Polytec
Dr. Alexander Huber becomes Chief Executive Officer
Polytec has appointed Dr. Alexander Huber as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from April 2026. Together with Commercial Director Alfred Link (CFO), he forms the dual leadership of the company.
Dr. Alexander Huber succeeds Dr. Dietmar Gnaß, who played a key role in shaping the company for many years and has now retired. In Dr. Huber, an experienced leader with over 25 years of expertise in technology-driven markets is taking over the management of Polytec.
in technology-driven markets is taking over the management of Polytec. Most recently, he was CEO and Managing Director of ITK Engineering, where he played a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the company. Other positions include management positions in the Industrial Solutions division and many years as head of the Healthcare division.
Dr. Huber has been closely associated with Polytec for many years: He already held various management roles in the company from 2001 to 2015. His return combines these many years of experience with a broader external perspective and international management expertise.
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