Change at the Kistler Group

Marc Schaad, the long-standing CTO, is taking over the operational management of the Kistler Group from Rolf Sonderegger, who has led the group as CEO for 22 years.

Schaad is a mechanical engineer and graduate of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH). In his most recent role, he played a crucial part in the Kistler Group's ongoing development. He has been responsible for research and development, has headed a business unit and, at the beginning of 2024, he added strategic product management to his remit. Due to his wide-ranging experience in these key areas, Marc Schaad is qualified to continue the Kistler Group's successful development and to tap new potential.

Schaad said, "Kistler's DNA and values remain unchanged: a family-run company with a long-term strategic vision that focuses on cutting-edge technology to meet the challenges of today's and tomorrow's customers. I look forward to continuing this success story with a highly motivated Kistler team."

Under the leadership of Sonderegger, Kistler has evolved from a component manufacturer into a global provider of complete measurement technology solutions for highly dynamic applications. The company was founded at Winterthur in 1959 by Hans Conrad Sonderegger (Rolf Sonderegger's father) and Walter P. Kistler. In 2002, Rolf Sonderegger assumed overall responsibility as CEO and delegate of the board of directors, and he acquired Walter P. Kistler's shares at the same time. Driven by a targeted growth strategy and strategic acquisitions, the company has achieved sustainable growth of over 500% and created more than 1,500 jobs.

Sonderegger said, "I am delighted that Marc Schaad, our CTO for the last 15 years, will be taking over operational leadership. Marc has all the right credentials to continue this success story."

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Kistler Instrument Corp.

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