Matthias Harsch has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Leica Camera. A Leica Board Member, Harsch has been responsible for Sales, Retail and Marketing & Corporate Communications since April 2017. Prior to being named CEO of Leica Camera, Harsch led a successful turnaround as the CEO of LOEWE AG, spent a number of years at the helm of the Bizerba Group as a director and served as a partner at Candidus Management Consulting.

Leica Press Release

Leica Camera AG Appoints Matthias Harsch as CEO

August 29, 2017 --  The Supervisory Board of Leica Camera AG has appointed Matthias Harsch as the Chief Executive Officer of Leica Camera AG, Wetzlar, beginning September 1, 2017.

A Leica Board Member, Harsch has been responsible for Sales, Retail and Marketing & Corporate Communications since April 2017. Prior to being named CEO of Leica Camera, Harsch led a successful turnaround as the CEO of LOEWE AG, spent a number of years at the helm of the Bizerba Group as a director and served as a partner at candidus management consulting.

Harsch will succeed Oliver Kaltner, who will be leaving the company as of August 31, 2017.

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