Michael Fischer took up the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Bender on 1 January 2026. Along with Michael Breuer (CEO) he will form part of the two person management team.
Michael Fischer has been responsible for R&D at Bender since 1 September 2024 and has driven forward significant structural and organisational initiatives during this time, which provide the basis for the consistent further development of the Bender product portfolio.
The 58-year-old experienced engineer previously led international development projects and large engineering teams, successfully implementing innovative software and hardware solutions together with his teams. He has over 25 years of experience in software and hardware development in the automotive industry. Among other things, he has held various management positions at Continental Automotive.
“We are delighted to have Michael Fischer, an experienced technology and development expert, on the management board, who will drive our future projects forward with his innovative strength and leadership experience”, explains Michael Breuer, CEO.
Michael Fischer is highly motivated about his new role: “I am looking forward to further developing Bender technologically and supporting our strong teams along the way. Our innovative strength will be crucial in successfully meeting the complex requirements of our markets in the future.”