
Ziesemer confirmed as President
The ZVEI Board of Directors has re-elected Michael Ziesemer as President. The term of office is three years. During this time, shaping digitalization will remain the defining task - especially in the energy sector.
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The ZVEI Board of Directors has re-elected Michael Ziesemer as President. The term of office is three years. During this time, shaping digitalization will remain the defining task - especially in the energy sector.

The Italian sensor and component manufacturer Gefran has been under new management since May 2, 2017: Alberto Bartoli has taken over as CEO from Maria-Chiara Franceschetti.
On May 9, 2017, AutomationML e.V. elected a new Board of Directors at its annual general meeting. There was a change with a signal effect in the position of Chairman.
Sigmatek, manufacturer of complete automation systems for industry, has expanded its management team: Alexander Melkus is the next generation to join the management team.

Arnold Büscher has taken over as Managing Director for Sales Germany at U.I.Lapp, a company of the Lapp Group. He succeeds Gerald Lawrenz, who had held the position since 2012.

Profibus User Organization (PNO)
The Profibus User Organization (PNO) has elected its Board of Directors and Advisory Board for the next three-year term of office. In addition to two re-elected board members, there was also one new appointment.

At the end of March 2017, the software company M&M Software bid farewell to its Managing Director Erwin Müller. Müller was at the helm of the technology and consulting company for 30 years.

Dr. Marc Wucherer (47) has been a member of the Executive Board of drive and control system provider Bosch Rexroth since April 10, 2017. He assumes responsibility for global sales.

Leuze electronic is creating the position of Vice President Operations Global and filling it with Jochen Wimmer.

On April 1, 2017, Markus Schyboll (46) took over as the new CEO of the Bender Group in Grünberg. He succeeds Dr. Dirk Pieler in this role.