
Dieter Bellé steps down prematurely
Automotive supplier Leonie has to look for a new boss. CEO Dieter Bellé will end his term of office in January 2018. No successor has yet been appointed.
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Automotive supplier Leonie has to look for a new boss. CEO Dieter Bellé will end his term of office in January 2018. No successor has yet been appointed.

At the beginning of September 2017, RS Components appointed Jürgen Lampert as the new Vice President Central Europe. Lampert has been with the company for a total of 14 years.

Günter Baumüller, Managing Director of Baumüller Holding, passed away at the beginning of October 2017 after a short, serious illness surrounded by his family. He was 77 years old. Günter Baumüller was actively involved in the company's activities as a member of the Advisory Board until the end.

Dr. Martin U. Schefter is leaving First Sensor to become the new CEO of the Bartec Group. His predecessor will resume his mandate as a member of the Supervisory Board.

The Rockwell Automation Board of Directors has elected President and CEO Blake D. Moret as Chairman of the Board effective January 1, 2018. Moret (54) succeeds Keith D. Nosbusch, who will retain his role as Director.

The Linz-based software company Industrie Informatik has appointed Markus Zalud as a new member of the management board. Zalud (44) is responsible in particular for consulting and commercial issues.

Since July 1, 2017, Dr. Barbara Frei (47), Managing Director of French automation technology provider Schneider Electric, has been responsible for the newly created DACH region within the company.

Deutsche Messe is bundling all digital activities and projects within the company into a new division. The Supervisory Board has approved the establishment of the new 'Digital Business & Transformation' division.

The automation company Pilz has completed the reorganization of its sales structures. The new Head of International Sales is Christian Erles.

Effective July 1, 2017, Dr. Cliff Jolliffe has assumed responsibility for global business development in the field of industrial automation at PI. The position has been newly created.