Merkur Group has announced the appointment of Christian Reinhard as its new Management Board Member responsible for Technology and Development.
Reinhard succeeds Werner Kurt Schroer, who has stepped down from the board due to health reasons after 19 years of service. Schroer will continue to serve the group in an advisory capacity, however.
Reinhard brings over two decades of experience in automotive electronics development, having worked on various technologies including navigation systems, driver-assistance systems and connected-car systems.
His expertise also extends to leading international development teams, most recently managing a team of 3,500 developers and overseeing safety-critical systems subject to regulatory requirements.
Commenting on Reinhard’s appointment, Paul Gauselmann, Founder and Chairman of the Management Board, stated: “We would like to thank Mr Schroer for the extraordinarily successful years with us. At the same time, we are delighted to welcome Mr Reinhard to the Management Board.
“Mr Reinhard’s appointment as Board member responsible for Technology and Development ensures continuity in the area of development that is so important for the corporate group while also creating scope for fresh ideas. We wish Mr Reinhard every success in his new role as well as the necessary element of luck.”
Reinhard himself added: “Having devoted my 23 years of professional life to the development of high-quality mobility experiences, I am looking forward to a new challenge in a dynamic and creative environment.
“I find the gaming industry particularly fascinating because of the collaboration between a wide variety of disciplines – art, design, mathematics, programming, data security and electronics development – and the opportunity to create unforgettable moments of entertainment and enjoyment of gaming.”
In other appointment news, it was also announced earlier today that Xace has appointed Reuben Abela as its new CEO.
