SolarMax creates new COO and CTO roles

Monday, 11 November, 2013

SolarMax has expanded its board of management, announcing Andreas Mader as its new chief technical officer (CTO) and Thomas Staubli as its new chief operating officer (COO). These two positions have been newly created.

The company says that expanding its board will enable it to react to market changes more quickly and with more flexibility in the future.

Mader, the new CTO, has led the company’s R&D department since 2009. New COO Staubli has worked with the company since 2011, when he began as head of supply chain management (SCM).

The SolarMax Board of Management (L–R): Thomas Staubli (COO), Christoph von Bergen (CEO), Dirk Hofmann (CFO), Andreas Mader (CTO), Dr. Hans-Thomas Fritzsche (CSO).

The SolarMax board of management (L-R): Thomas Staubli (COO), Christoph von Bergen (CEO), Dirk Hofmann (CFO), Andreas Mader (CTO), Dr Hans-Thomas Fritzsche (CSO).

SolarMax says the creation of these two new positions reflects the importance it places on R&D and operations.

Staubli will lead the areas of SCM, production and services (after sales and repairs). One of his aims is to optimise service and repair processes and to offer SolarMax customers a quick, uncomplicated, high-quality service whenever they need it.

“Facing the increased international competition, it is incredibly important to offer competitive products and services, particularly in times when political and financial circumstances mean that the market is difficult and demand varies greatly. In addition to a high technical standard and product quality, we are also focusing on optimising manufacturing costs,” said Christoph von Bergen, CEO of Sputnik Engineering AG (SolarMax).

“In order to guarantee this and to equip SolarMax to face future challenges, we have decided to make use of the many years of experience and know-how which our two colleagues Andreas Mader and Thomas Staubli possess. With them as part of our board of management, we will be able to adapt quickly to the most varied market conditions and are therefore well prepared for the future.”

The company’s board of management now comprises:

  • Christoph von Bergen: CEO
  • Dr Hans-Thomas Fritzsche: CSO
  • Dirk Hofmann: CFO
  • Andreas Mader: CTO
  • Thomas Staubli: COO
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