Robotics
Chief Technology Officer Hofmann leaves Kuka
After less than four months, robot manufacturer Kuka has parted company with its Chief Technology Officer Peter Hofmann.
The Kuka Supervisory Board and the Chief Technology Officer Prof. Dr. Peter Hofmann have decided to end their cooperation for personal reasons as of February 20, according to the company. Details of the separation were not disclosed.
Peter Hofmann was appointed Chief Technology and Development Officer in November 2019 and also took over the management of Research and Development in the Robotics business segment. The Kuka Executive Board now consists of CEO Peter Mohnen and CFO Andreas Pabst.
"We would like to thank Peter Hofmann for his commitment and wish him all the best for the future," said CEO Peter Mohnen. The focus is now on finding a successor for the robotics division in the near future. as
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