Mainz housing firm to name new director after corruption scandal shakes leadership
The Central Municipal Holding Company of the City of Mainz (ZBM) is set to appoint a new managing director for Wohnbau Mainz GmbH. The decision follows a lengthy selection process and will be finalised by the supervisory board on March 27, 2026. The move comes after the previous director, Franz Ringhoffer, left the role in late 2025 amid controversy.
The vacancy opened after Franz Ringhoffer resigned in December 2025. His departure followed internal investigations into corruption allegations and the misappropriation of over €1 million, leading to his dismissal by the supervisory board. Since then, Roman Becker has served as the sole managing director since 2023.
The selection process for the new director has been described as professional and transparent by Mayor Nino Haase, who chairs the ZBM supervisory board. A candidate has now been chosen after fully convincing the selection panel. However, their identity remains undisclosed. Before the final decision, the personnel committee will review the proposed candidate. The announcement appears timed to address recent media speculation about the selection process. Daniel Gahr, ZBM's managing director, also dismissed claims that a candidate had withdrawn just before the final interviews. He confirmed all finalists had submitted complete applications and undergone preliminary discussions with recruitment consultants.
The supervisory board will vote on the appointment on March 27, 2026. If approved, the new managing director will join Roman Becker in leading Wohnbau Mainz GmbH. The decision marks the end of a structured recruitment process following Ringhoffer's exit.
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