AT&S AG has announced that Dr. Michael Mertin will take over as CEO of the company starting May 1, 2025. Mertin, a seasoned German technology expert, brings a wealth of experience and is poised to lead AT&S into a new era of innovation and growth. In addition to Mertin’s appointment, former Silicon Valley CEO Andy Mattes has been named the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board, succeeding Dr. Georg Riedl, who served in an interim role.
Dr. Mertin will succeed Andreas Gerstenmayer, who stepped down from the role of CEO in October 2024. With over 30 years of leadership experience, Mertin previously served as CEO of JENOPTIK AG for a decade and held various senior positions in leading technology companies. He is set to lead AT&S into its next phase of development, working alongside the company’s stakeholders to strengthen its position in the global microelectronics industry.
“AT&S is an internationally renowned high-tech company that makes important electronic products for everyday life possible with its innovative customers and technologies. I myself have spent my training and my professional life in different fields of technology and with leading technology companies. Shaping the future through innovation and entrepreneurship will always be an exciting challenge – and I am thrilled to take up this challenge,” said Dr. Mertin. “I look forward to actively shaping the company and continuing its positive development together with many new colleagues, our customers and the support of our shareholders and the Supervisory Board.”
Dr. Mertin holds a degree in physics from RWTH Aachen University and a PhD in laser material processing from the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology. His career includes leadership roles at Carl Zeiss and JENOPTIK AG, where he served as CTO/COO before becoming CEO. Since 2017, he has worked as an independent consultant focusing on private equity and M&A. He has also contributed to the European technology platform Photonics 21, which collaborates with the European Commission on high-tech initiatives.
Dr. Georg Riedl, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, expressed confidence in Dr. Mertin’s leadership. “After a comprehensive selection process, we are pleased that Dr. Michael Mertin, an experienced CEO with knowledge of the industry, has been chosen for the top position at AT&S. We are convinced that he will succeed in taking the company to the top of the global microelectronics industry together with the AT&S team. On behalf of the Supervisory Board, I welcome Dr. Michael Mertin to the AT&S family. We wish him every success and look forward to working with him.”
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