Kistler
Change at the Kistler Group
Marc Schaad will take over the operational management of the Kistler Group at the beginning of 2025. He succeeds Rolf Sonderegger, who led Kistler as CEO for 22 years.
Marc Schaad, mechanical engineer and ETH graduate, has contributed to the further development of the Kistler Group in his previous role as CTO. He was responsible for research and development, headed up a business unit and also took over strategic product management at the beginning of 2024. Schaad explains his future role: "Kistler's DNA and values remain unchanged: a family-run company with a long-term strategic vision focused on cutting-edge technology to meet the challenges of today's and tomorrow's customers. I look forward to continuing this success story with a highly motivated team."
Under the leadership of Rolf Sonderegger, Kistler developed from a component manufacturer to a leading provider of complete metrology solutions for highly dynamic applications. In 2002, Rolf Sonderegger assumed overall responsibility as CEO and Delegate of the Board of Directors and at the same time acquired Walter P. Kistler's shares. Rolf Sonderegger remains the majority shareholder of the Kistler Group and will take over the chairmanship of the Board of Directors from Valentin Vogt in spring 2027 after a two-year sabbatical.
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