Storz & Bickel Appoints Veteran David Männer as MD after 25-Year Founder Tenure
Canopy Growth’s Storz & Bickel will transition leadership on April 1, 2026 with 14-year veteran David Männer replacing co-founder Jürgen Bickel after his 25-year tenure. Männer’s promotion aims to drive global expansion and innovation within the premium vaporization division.
1. Leadership Transition Details
Effective April 1, 2026, David Männer will assume the role of Managing Director at Storz & Bickel, Canopy Growth’s premium vaporization subsidiary, succeeding co-founder Jürgen Bickel who is stepping down.
2. Legacy of Founder Jürgen Bickel
Jürgen Bickel co-founded the German-based company in 2001 and led it for 25 years, building its reputation for high-quality vaporization devices and medical-grade standards.
3. Future Strategy under David Männer
A 14-year company veteran and former Deputy Managing Director, Männer is expected to leverage his institutional knowledge to accelerate global market expansion and drive product innovation.