Nikolai Setzer

Nikolai Setzer is the CEO of Continental AG, a major automotive supplier based in Hannover, Germany. Under his leadership, the company has faced challenges due to a weak economic outlook in Europe and declining automobile production. Recently, Setzer announced disappointing forecasts for the company, which has attracted the attention of short-sellers betting against Continental's stock. Setzer is also overseeing a significant restructuring plan, including a planned spin-off of the company's automotive division, amidst rising US tariffs affecting their manufacturing operations in Mexico.