Change at the helm of Technology and Innovation Management (TIM): Dr. Jens Vor der Brüggen, who had been leading Research and Development (R&D) for many years, assumed responsibility for TIM from Robert Weiss this summer. Robert Weiss will support the change during the transition phase as “Senior Management Consultant, Technology Management” and continue to perform key strategic tasks.

“I am delighted about the trust that has been placed in me and about this new challenge,” said Dr. Jens Vor der Brüggen. “Technologically, we have a strong foundation that we intend to jointly develop further. My goal is to systematically drive innovations and to broaden Schreiner Group’s technology base even further.” Dr. Vor der Brüggen joined the company in 2002 and has decisively shaped Schreiner Group’s evolution ever since then.

President and CEO Roland Schreiner emphasized the importance of the new role by stating that “Dr. Jens Vor der Brüggen is an experienced and highly competent expert taking the helm of our Technology and Innovation Management. He has been familiar with Schreiner Group and our technology landscape for more than two decades. I am convinced that he will con­tinue to strengthen our company’s innovative prowess.”

Robert Weiss earned great recognition for his contributions as well. “In the past twelve years, Robert Weiss made Technology and Innovation Management a key driver of our technological evolution,” Roland Schreiner added. “We sincerely thank him for his exceptional commitment and are delighted to be able to continue benefiting from his advisory support.”