IDS Appoints Dr. Michael Berger to Management Board
Dr. Michael Berger was appointed Managing Director of IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH with effect from January 1. Jürgen Hartmann, founder and shareholder of the industrial camera manufacturer, is stepping down from the management board after 27 years at the head of the company. With the 42-year-old Berger joining the IDS management team, the generational change at the Obersulm-based image processing specialist has been successfully completed. Berger will be responsible for sales, marketing, product management and system consulting. Jan Hartmann is now in charge of Finance, HR, IT and Business Innovation & Ecosystem; Alexander Lewinsky will take over Development in addition to his previous responsibilities in Operations. Jürgen Hartmann is handing over the management of the operational business and will in future act as Chief Innovation Manager in the family business, advising on technologies and innovations. He remains managing partner of Hartmann Holding GmbH.
Dr. Michael Berger studied business administration at the University of Bayreuth, earned his doctorate in sales and market management at the University of Constance and most recently worked for VARTA AG as General Manager Li-Ion Cells. His actions are always characterized by a clear market orientation. "The IDS product portfolio bears enormous market potential that needs to be further exploited," says Michael Berger, looking forward to his new role.