Michael Supe (*1964) studied mechanical engineering at the FH Gelsenkirchen after completing his apprenticeship as a toolmaker and began his career as a production manager at Menzolit-Fibron GmbH. He joined the Huf Group in 2001 as plant manager of the Velbert plant. He was then named Managing Director of Huf UK and President and CEO of Huf North America. Upon his return from the US, he led the Business Unit Exterior Solutions. He has been Chief Operating Officer of the Huf Group since January 2019.
In this role, he is responsible for Operations, Industrial Engineering, Product Engineering, Testing, Prototyping & Simulation, Global Warranty and the Business Unit Locking & Authorization.