DGAP-Ad-hoc: Vectron Systems AG / Key word(s): Change of Personnel
Vectron Systems AG: Oliver Kaltner becomes CEO of Vectron Systems AG
19-Jan-2018 / 10:30 CET/CEST
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In order to promote the expansion and internationalization of the new
digital business areas, Vectron Systems AG strengthens the management and
plans to expand the Supervisory Board.
The Supervisory Board of Vectron Systems AG has appointed Oliver Kaltner
with effect from 1 February 2018 to become the company's CEO for the next
four years. The two company founders and main shareholders Thomas Stümmler
and Jens Reckendorf will continue to be available to the company in the
future.
Jens Reckendorf will continue to be responsible for technical development as
Chief Executive Officer. Thomas Stümmler retires from the board of
directors. He will continue to advise the Management Board in the areas of
strategic planning, PR and investor relations and will stand for election to
the Supervisory Board at the next Annual General Meeting.
In addition to Thomas Stümmler, a planned expansion of the Supervisory Board
from currently three to six members is planned to attract additional
Supervisory Board members who can support the company in digital
transformation with their experience and networks.
Oliver Kaltner (49) has many years of experience in the consumer electronics
and IT industries as well as extensive expertise in the areas of product
management, retail, sales, digital transformation and brand management. Most
recently, he served as CEO of Leica Camera AG, helping the traditional
premium brand for camera and sports optics products to achieve sustained
international growth, sales and profit records. Previously, Oliver Kaltner
was General Manager and Member of the Management Board at Microsoft
Deutschland GmbH, where he was responsible for the consumer business and
forced the transformation into a Devices & Services organization. Further
stages in his career have included executive and managerial positions at Sky
AG, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Electronic Arts GmbH and Nike GmbH.
Based on market leadership in the POS systems segment, new marketing
strategies for the entire portfolio consisting of hardware, software and
digital services are to be developed in the future and the
internationalisation of the business is to be expedited.
Contact:
Thomas Stümmler
Vectron Systems AG
Willy-Brandt-Weg 41
48155 Münster, Germany
phone +49 (0)251 2856 - 0
fax +49 (0)251 2856 - 564
www.vectron.de
ir@vectron.de
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Company: Vectron Systems AG
Willy-Brandt-Weg 41
48155 Münster
Germany
Phone: 0251/ 28 56 - 0
Fax: 0251/ 28 56 - 564
E-mail: info@vectron.de
Internet: www.vectron.de
ISIN: DE000A0KEXC7
WKN: A0KEXC
Listed: Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt
(Scale), Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange
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