Kellenberger, a leading international provider of advanced metal-cutting solutions, has appointed Carsten Liske as its new CEO and member of the board of directors. He will be based in Goldach, Switzerland, and is a highly experienced executive in the machine tool industry, as well as other capital goods sectors. He most recently served as CEO of the Chiron Group in Tuttlingen, Germany, and prior to that held global senior leadership positions at Rieter, the world’s leading supplier of short-staple fibre-spinning systems, as well as at OC Oerlikon and ABB Group.
Quinn Morgan, chairman of the board of directors of Kellenberger, and managing director and co-founder at Centre Lane Partners, said: “Carsten brings extensive global leadership experience along with a strong background in technologically advanced capital goods businesses. We look forward to partnering with Carsten to continue Kellenberger’s growth through unwavering commitment to innovation, precision, and exceptional quality.”
Mr Liske concluded: “It is with great pride and deep respect that I step into the role of CEO of such a long-established and globally respected technology company. I look forward to continuing Kellenberger’s legacy of providing industry-leading solutions for the complex machining needs of our customers.”