EDITORIAL

Our PARKOUR strategy has been running for four years now. And lately I’ve come to think that we could not have chosen a more apt name for our program. As early as 2019, it was clear to every member of the Board of Management that we would have to overcome certain obstacles, and in order to achieve our objectives, we would have to permanently work on our fitness. But not one of us guessed that things would change so dramatically in such a short time. Any business that has not yet been challenged by the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, or supply chain issues, is surely now being pulled out of its comfort zone by the high inflation rates.

What do these circumstances, where even the seemingly reliable is subject to change, mean for our Group? First of all, we’re sticking to our course – because it is still the right course. But, we are increasing momentum and sharpening our focus. We’ll also be getting to grips with topics that have previously been taboo.

As soon as the upheaval on the markets kicked off, the Board of Management took a close look at its options. What do we have to change? Which activities will we have to part with? Which tasks need even more of our attention? How can we create more drive? Despite our determination to take action, it was important to us that we remain true to our promise to our stakeholders and retain the INDUS DNA. Our motto is: We are shaping the future with SMEs.

Under the name PARKOUR perform we refined our strategy this past December and laid out our plans for the time ahead. On the way to achieving our goals for 2025, you will see us focus on megatrends and selected future fields. What are these fields and megatrends and where do our current businesses stand on this map of the future? Read on to find out.