Martin Winkler has stepped down as managing director of EC VSV GmbH, EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV announced in a statement on Thursday, 10 September 2026. The board has taken note of his resignation.
The club's statement does not give any reasons for Winkler's resignation. LAOLA1 and Hockey-News.info also reported the resignation. LAOLA1 wrote that Martin Winkler is no longer managing director of EC VSV GmbH, as the Villach club announced on Thursday. Hockey-News.info wrote that VSV has to reorganise at management level.
Successor search a high priority
According to the club, the search for a suitable successor has already started and has been given high priority. The board says in the statement that it is working intensively to present a sustainable, long-term solution for the management of EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV in a timely manner. LAOLA1 also reported that the search for a successor is already under way. VSV has not named a successor.
Board first wants an overview of the situation
Before a new managing director is finally appointed, the board will first gain a comprehensive overview of the economic and financial situation of the GmbH as part of an orderly handover, the club said in its statement.
According to the club, this step forms the basis for further planning and for a responsible decision in the interest of EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV. The statement does not say what the economic and financial situation of the GmbH looks like.
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The club says it will provide information on the next personnel and organisational steps once they have been decided.
