ZEISS Group Appoints Martin Fischer as President and CEO of ZEISS Greater China
"ZEISS's commitment to Greater China remains strong. China is ZEISS's largest market and is an important cornerstone in its global footprint. I am very pleased that Martin Fischer has agreed to take on this important position," says Andreas Pecher. "Martin is a very experienced leader, who is already quite familiar with ZEISS and our customers. This will ensure a smooth transition as we continue our Greater China strategy that started under Maximilian Foerst's leadership."
Martin Fischer joined ZEISS in 2006 and has held positions at various business segments including Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (SMT), Industrial Quality Solutions (IQS), and Research Microscopy Solutions (RMS). Since 2022, he has been Global Head of Sales, Service & Marketing for RMS. In this position, he has expanded the commercial organization to include marketing and customer experience. He also set up and led various strategically important programs. These have enabled the RMS team to successfully sell agnostic software and enter the future growth markets of biotech & pharma as well as electronics/semiconductors. In addition, he has made important contributions to regional growth projects in the US and APAC, and to the strategic programs for the ZEISS Group.
"I am very honored to be appointed as President and CEO of ZEISS Greater China. Maximilian successfully led all the business segments in the region for the past 16 years, laying a solid foundation for future development," said Martin Fischer. "I am excited to lead the Greater China team, which consists of a strong and efficient management team, along with thousands of dedicated and passionate employees. The strategic development of ZEISS Greater China is at the forefront of the Group, and I look forward to achieving more progress in innovation, localization, and all business segments in the future."
About ZEISS Group
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the fiscal year 2023/24, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling nearly 11 billion euros in its four segments: Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology and Consumer Markets (as of 30 September 2024). Currently, 15 percent of revenue is invested in science and R&D.
For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world's leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses and binoculars.
With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare and smart production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions. The company's significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS's technology and market leadership.
Today, around 46,500 employees work at the ZEISS Group globally in around 50 countries. The company is headquartered in Oberkochen (Germany). The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl Zeiss AG.
ZEISS' history in Greater China dates to 1957. ZEISS is now represented in the Greater China market with all segments including Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industry Quality & Research, Medical Technology, and Consumer Markets. Since 2021, China has become ZEISS's largest single market in the world, and one of the most innovative and fastest-growing markets. In the fiscal year 2023/24, ZEISS in Greater China generated annual revenue totaling 15.1 billion RMB, with a 12% increase compared to the prior year. Over 7,000 employees throughout the country with more than 60 sites of manufacturing factories, sales & service offices and R&D centers strongly support our customers in the region, and guarantee every related business internationally.
The headquarters of ZEISS Greater China is located in Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone. It is home to a wide range of activities: China Sales & Service headquarters, competence and training centers, manufacturing facility for the ZEISS Industrial Metrology business group and Shanghai Innovation and R&D Center, ZEISS Group's first corporate innovation and R&D center outside of Germany. ZEISS regional headquarters and the Innovation and R&D Center in Shanghai, together with the Suzhou R&D and Manufacturing Site and Guangzhou Knowledge Manufacturing Base are creating a closed-loop industrial chain that includes medical devices, high-end manufacturing and R&D equipment, and optical lenses. ZEISS is committed to supporting domestic R&D and works closely with Chinese partners to ensure the high-quality and sustainable development of China's cutting-edge industries.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Korea Herald
17-07-2025
- Korea Herald
ZEISS Group Appoints Martin Fischer as President and CEO of ZEISS Greater China
SHANGHAI, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ZEISS Group recently announced that Martin Fischer will officially take on the role of President and CEO of ZEISS Greater China, effective from October 1, 2025, reporting directly to Andreas Pecher, President and CEO of the ZEISS Group. Martin Fischer succeeds Maximilian Foerst, who joined the Executive Board of the ZEISS Group as the President and CEO of Carl Zeiss Meditec AG on June 1, 2025. ZEISS Greater China manages all business activities in China's mainland, Hong Kong SAR, and Taiwan Region. "ZEISS's commitment to Greater China remains strong. China is ZEISS's largest market and is an important cornerstone in its global footprint. I am very pleased that Martin Fischer has agreed to take on this important position," says Andreas Pecher. "Martin is a very experienced leader, who is already quite familiar with ZEISS and our customers. This will ensure a smooth transition as we continue our Greater China strategy that started under Maximilian Foerst's leadership." Martin Fischer joined ZEISS in 2006 and has held positions at various business segments including Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (SMT), Industrial Quality Solutions (IQS), and Research Microscopy Solutions (RMS). Since 2022, he has been Global Head of Sales, Service & Marketing for RMS. In this position, he has expanded the commercial organization to include marketing and customer experience. He also set up and led various strategically important programs. These have enabled the RMS team to successfully sell agnostic software and enter the future growth markets of biotech & pharma as well as electronics/semiconductors. In addition, he has made important contributions to regional growth projects in the US and APAC, and to the strategic programs for the ZEISS Group. "I am very honored to be appointed as President and CEO of ZEISS Greater China. Maximilian successfully led all the business segments in the region for the past 16 years, laying a solid foundation for future development," said Martin Fischer. "I am excited to lead the Greater China team, which consists of a strong and efficient management team, along with thousands of dedicated and passionate employees. The strategic development of ZEISS Greater China is at the forefront of the Group, and I look forward to achieving more progress in innovation, localization, and all business segments in the future." About ZEISS Group ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the fiscal year 2023/24, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling nearly 11 billion euros in its four segments: Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology and Consumer Markets (as of 30 September 2024). Currently, 15 percent of revenue is invested in science and R&D. For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world's leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses and binoculars. With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare and smart production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions. The company's significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS's technology and market leadership. Today, around 46,500 employees work at the ZEISS Group globally in around 50 countries. The company is headquartered in Oberkochen (Germany). The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl Zeiss AG. ZEISS' history in Greater China dates to 1957. ZEISS is now represented in the Greater China market with all segments including Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industry Quality & Research, Medical Technology, and Consumer Markets. Since 2021, China has become ZEISS's largest single market in the world, and one of the most innovative and fastest-growing markets. In the fiscal year 2023/24, ZEISS in Greater China generated annual revenue totaling 15.1 billion RMB, with a 12% increase compared to the prior year. Over 7,000 employees throughout the country with more than 60 sites of manufacturing factories, sales & service offices and R&D centers strongly support our customers in the region, and guarantee every related business internationally. The headquarters of ZEISS Greater China is located in Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone. It is home to a wide range of activities: China Sales & Service headquarters, competence and training centers, manufacturing facility for the ZEISS Industrial Metrology business group and Shanghai Innovation and R&D Center, ZEISS Group's first corporate innovation and R&D center outside of Germany. ZEISS regional headquarters and the Innovation and R&D Center in Shanghai, together with the Suzhou R&D and Manufacturing Site and Guangzhou Knowledge Manufacturing Base are creating a closed-loop industrial chain that includes medical devices, high-end manufacturing and R&D equipment, and optical lenses. ZEISS is committed to supporting domestic R&D and works closely with Chinese partners to ensure the high-quality and sustainable development of China's cutting-edge industries.
Korea Herald
09-01-2025
- Korea Herald
Hyundai Mobis' world's first holographic windshield makes debut at CES
Hyundai Mobis, a leading Korean car parts manufacturer affiliated with Hyundai Motor Group, unveiled the world's first holographic windshield display at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, the US, marking a futuristic shift in passenger car cockpit design. According to Hyundai Mobis on Thursday, the new windshield, developed in collaboration with German optics giant Zeiss, displays high-definition images of a wide range of information, including speed, navigation maps and infotainment content such as videos and music playlists, without obstructing the driver's view. The technology is expected to be a solution for keeping drivers' heads up, reducing risks associated with checking cockpit devices or other gadgets while driving, and even potentially eliminating the need for cockpit devices altogether. The display can be placed anywhere on the windshield — from the edges to the entire surface, with light projected onto a 100-micronanometers-thin film called the 'Holographic Optical Element,' attached on the front glass of vehicles. It is the first time a technology enabling the entire front window of a car to function as a display board has been unveiled, while multiple carmakers have introduced windshield displays as part of the industry's trend focused on enhancing driver experiences. Hyundai Mobis said it plans to start mass production of the display from 2027. 'Hyundai Mobis will strengthen its presence in the global market with its technological competitiveness, leading the market with high-value-added products,' said Hyundai Mobis CEO Lee Gyu-suk. 'We will continue to introduce diverse advanced technologies to the market ahead of others.'
Korea Herald
14-10-2024
- Korea Herald
Hyundai Mobis Partners with ZEISS: The Entire Windshield Becomes a Full-Display Screen
Business cooperation agreement signed with German optical company ZEISS for the development of ' Holographic Windshield Display' technology for vehicles Utilizes the windshield as a large monitor to display driving information, navigation, and convenience features Emphasize differentiated product value and user experience with innovative new technologies that replace existing instrument clusters and AVNs Secures future technology to lead market trends, providing mobility solutions optimized for customer demands SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine navigation and driving information unfolding like a panorama across the wide, transparent windshield where the driver's gaze rests. Passengers next to the driver watch movies or other videos on the vehicle's glass. While viewing the latest video, a video call comes in, and a friend's welcome face appears in the corner of the glass screen. This dream technology, previously existing only in movies or advertisements, is about to become reality. It's a scene made possible by the convergence of automotive electronic systems and ultra-precise optical technology. Hyundai Mobis recently signed a Business Cooperation Agreement(BCA) with German company ZEISS for the joint development of the 'Holographic Windshield Display' at its technical research center in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do. Jung Soo-kyung, Executive Vice President and Head of Automotive Electronics Business Unit at Hyundai Mobis (fourth from left), and Dr. Bernhard Ohnesorge, Member of the Management Board Shared Production Unit at ZEISS (fifth from left), pose for a commemorative photograph. Hyundai Mobis (KRX 012330) is partnering with the world-renowned German optical company ZEISS to develop the 'Holographic Windshield Display (Holographic HUD)' technology. Holographic HUD utilizes the vehicle's windshield as a transparent display to check various driving information or simultaneously enjoy infotainment features such as music, videos, and games. Hyundai Mobis announced on the 13 th, that it recently signed a business cooperation agreement with ZEISS for the joint development of Holographic HUD at its technical research center in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do. As this technology is a next-generation display technology with no current mass production examples, the two companies plan to start mass production as early as 2027 through close technical cooperation. The core of Holographic HUD technology is to clearly display various driving, convenience, and infotainment content in a wide space extending from the driver's seat to the passenger seat. This technology dramatically evolved from existing head-up displays, which only showed relatively simple information such as driving speed, navigation routes, and speed limit warnings. This transparent display technology enhances driving safety as the driver can view all information at once without significantly moving their line of sight from the road ahead. Another advantage is that it can completely transform the interior front design of vehicles by eliminating various display devices mounted on the dashboard while providing an unobstructed, open feeling without interfering the driver's and passengers' field of vision. 'Joining Hands' with World-Class Optical Company ZEISS 'Maximizing' Technological Synergy ZEISS, Hyundai Mobis' partner in this joint technology development, is a leading technology enterprise operating worldwide in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. And ZEISS Microoptics, as part of strategic organization of ZEISS, is the leading provider of sophisticated microoptical and holographic-optical solutions for a variety of applications in the automotive, hometech and consumer sectors. Multifunctional Smart Glass technology enables, among other things, large-scale holographic projection systems, highly integrated cameras in transparent media and holographic lighting applications. ZEISS Microoptics offers the complete value chain from optical design and mastering to holographic replication systems for series production, Hyundai Mobis is a world-renowned automotive supplier, which provides products and services optimized for customers in future mobility areas, including electrification, autonomous driving, infotainment, and connectivity. It has ranked sixth for the third consecutive year in the "Global Top 100 Suppliers" list by U.S. Automotive News, a global automotive publication. Hyundai Mobis and ZEISS plan to maximize synergy by mobilizing their specialized technical capabilities for this technology development. Hyundai Mobis will oversee system development and develop and supply the projector, a key component technology. In the Holographic HUD system, the projector is a device that projects content such as videos and images onto a transparent screen using lenses and reflectors. This technology requires miniaturization, noise reduction, heat reduction, and thermal management solutions that are optimized for passenger vehicles. A transparent and thin film applying holographic technology is needed to render content on the transparent windshield from the light emitted by the projector. This film creates various patterns using photochemical properties when light enters, realizing videos and images. The thickness of the film is less than 100 micrometers (about 0.1 mm), barely thicker than human hair. ZEISS plans to develop and supply Transparent Display applied by unique Zeiss Holographic Technology based on its precision optical technology. The two companies have already begun preliminary product development by combining these specialized technical capabilities and plan to launch mass-produced products as early as 2027. It is known that Hyundai Mobis and ZEISS created a prototype last month and conducted a demonstration for domestic global automaker customers. According to forecasts by the international market research firm OMDIA Research, the worldwide Holographic HUD market is expected to grow to about 7 million units by 2030, establishing itself as a new trend in the next-generation display field. Jung Soo-kyung, Executive Vice President and Head of Automotive Electronics Business Unit at Hyundai Mobis, stated, "Starting with this new technology cooperation utilizing the vehicle's windshield with ZEISS, we plan to expand our concerted efforts in combining optics and automobiles to various fields such as holographic displays for vehicle interiors and exteriors, and 3D rear lamps." Hyundai Mobis' technological development achievements in automotive displays continue to emerge. Previously, Hyundai Mobis was the first in the world to develop a rollable display (2023) that moves up and down and rolls according to the vehicle's driving situation and purpose of use and a swivel display (2022). Earlier this year, at CES 2024, held in North America, the company also showcased a transparent display applying hologram optical element technology. 'Holographic Windshield Display' unfolds like a panorama across the transparent windshield, displaying various driving information, navigation, and infotainment content. It provides an unobstructed, open feeling while allowing drivers to check multiple pieces of information without taking their eyes off the road, contributing to safer driving.
