Pon to appoint new CEO after 15 years under Smalbraak
Pon Holdings – the Dutch conglomerate which owns Cervelo, Cannondale, Focus and other cycling brands – has announced a leadership change, as its long-time chief executive Janus Smalbraak will step down after 25 years at the company.
His successor is Christian Dahlheim, currently CEO of Volkswagen Financial Services, who will take the helm on 1 April 2026. Smalbraak was Pon's CEO for 15 years, and will move to a partner position at a Dutch investment company, Parcom.
