New CTO at ZwickRoell
Ping Bu Loke takes over from Roland Eisenlauer
42-year-old Ping Bu Loke is to become the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Ulm-based testing machine manufacturer ZwickRoell. On January 1, 2025, he will take over from Roland Eisenlauer, who will support the company as a consultant.
Before joining ZwickRoell, Loke was part of the management team at Rohde & Schwarz. Operationally, he managed the Corporate R&D division there. As "designated CTO" since October 2024, he has already had the opportunity to get to know many areas at ZwickRoell, experience companies at home and abroad and visit his first customers in order to familiarize himself intensively.
"I am delighted to be taking on responsibility for technology, development and innovation in a successful and value-oriented family business. Since joining as CTO Designate, I have met many open and passionate colleagues. I look forward to working with them to continue to inspire our customers worldwide," says Loke. The 42-year-old has extensive international experience and in-depth expertise in the fields of mechanical engineering, IT and innovation management. At ZwickRoell, Loke will initially be responsible for the areas of series and project machines as well as central software development.
In addition to the position on the management board of ZwickRoell GmbH & Co KG, Loke will also become a board member of ZwickRoell SE. The change in management at ZwickRoell had become necessary because the previous CTO Roland Eisenlauer had announced his retirement from the ZwickRoell management team in the middle of the year for personal reasons. However, he will support the company as a consultant in the future.
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