2011-10-17
First Sensor AG strengthens its management team and begins operations at the company headquarters in Berlin Oberschöneweide with 151 employees
The second phase of construction of the state-of-the-art fabrication plant on the company headquarters in Berlin Oberschöneweide has been completed and is being occupied. With First Sensor Technology GmbH moving from Berlin Adlershof to Berlin Oberschöneweide, First Sensor is optimizing the development and manufacture of innovative customized sensor solutions under one roof. The two companies operate on this site with 151 employees in the technology fields of opto-electronics and MEMS sensors. The completion of the second phase of construction on the head office leaves the specialist technology company with an extended usable area, which has been increased by 1.410 m² to a total of 8.800 m2, at its disposal.
First Sensor AG, a company with a long tradition, has further strengthened its management team by appointing Thomas Brosowski, Peter Krause and Thomas Diepold to the Board of Directors. Under the leadership of the Executive Board, which consists of Dr. Hans-Georg Giering (CEO) and Dr. Ingo Stein (CFO), the Development, Sales and Operations divisions will henceforth be represented by members of the newly formed Board of Directors. Thomas Brosowski, the longstanding Director of Technology at First Sensor AG, Thomas Diepold, Commercial Managing Director of First Sensor Technology GmbH, and Peter Krause, Managing Director of Technology and Sales at First Sensor Technology GmbH, have enjoyed a successful association with the company for many years and bring with them their excellent knowledge of managing the development and manufacture of optical and MEMS-based sensor technology. The new management team was appointed following approval by the Supervisory Board of First Sensor AG.
Functions and key responsibilities of the new First Sensor AG Board of Directors at a glance:
Dr. Hans-Georg Giering Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors
As Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of First Sensor AG, Dr. Hans-Georg Giering is responsible for the areas of Strategic Business Development, Investments, Research & Development, Sales, Marketing and Investor Relations.
Dr. Ingo Stein Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Board of Directors
As Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of First Sensor AG, Dr. Ingo Stein is responsible for the areas of Finance, Controlling, Purchasing and Human Resources.
Thomas Brosowski Executive Director Development OPTO and Member of the Board of Directors
As Executive Director Development OPTO and a member of the Board of Directors of First Sensor AG, Thomas Brosowski is responsible for developing the Opto-electronics division with intra-group as well as customer-driven research and development projects.
Peter Krause Executive Director Sales and Development MEMS and Member of the Board of Directors
As Executive Director Sales and Development MEMS and a member of the Board of Directors of First Sensor AG, Peter Krause is responsible for the areas of Sales and MEMS sensor development.
Thomas Diepold Executive Director Operations and Member of the Board of Directors
As Executive Director Operations and a member of the Board of Directors of First Sensor AG, Thomas Diepold is responsible for the areas of Production, Quality and Facility Management.