As Chief Technology Officer, Bischoff is responsible for Research & Development and Innovation. In this role, he will continue to drive forward the digital transformation of the company and the technological development of Lenze's range of services.

Frank Maier joined the company in 2005, during which time Lenze developed into a globally successful automation specialist. Among other things, he drove forward the reorganization of the product portfolio into a scalable
mechatronics modular system and paid particular attention to expanding the software portfolio and software expertise.

"For almost two decades, Frank Maier has played a key role in shaping the further development of the company and achieved major technical milestones. I would like to thank him on behalf of the entire Supervisory Board and the Lenze owner family for the work he has done and the successes he has achieved.

Lenze CEO Christian Wendler adds: "With his expertise in the field of digitalization and IIoT, Frank Maier has set a decisive course for our future. Building on this, we will further consolidate our position as a pacesetter in automation. With Claus Bischoff, we have an excellently suited successor. I am looking forward to working with my new colleague."

With Bischoff, a proven and recognized expert in engineering, automation and mechatronics is strengthening the top management body of Lenze SE. He has many years of experience in the development of digital and agile
agile approaches as well as organizational and business development in globally operating companies. The doctor of engineering (PhD in Mechatronics & Automation) joins Lenze from mechatronics specialist Marquardt GmbH, where he was most recently responsible for the Engineering, Sales & Business Units departments as Managing Director and CTO. Previously, Claus Bischoff was Head of Engineering at Continental AG, where he was responsible for development in the field of hybrid and electric vehicle systems, and held management positions at Magna International and Robert Bosch.