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Bronwyn Brophy O’Connor is set to take over the chairmanship of the executive board at Carl Zeiss Meditec AG in Jena, succeeding Maximilian Foerst. The group faces significant challenges, including a global cost-cutting program.
The Jena-based software company Intershop succeeded in returning to profitability in the first quarter of 2026 through a rigorous cost-cutting program, despite declining revenues.
The Bavarian drone manufacturer Quantum Systems has acquired the Thuringian AI startup Spleenlab. The merger aims to secure the locations in Thüringen and expand the development of GPS-independent navigation software.
The Supervisory Board of JENOPTIK AG has appointed Dr. Dominic Dorfner as the new Chairman of the Executive Board. The experienced physicist and manager will take over the leadership of the Jena-based technology group by autumn 2026 at the latest.
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG has reported a subdued start to the current fiscal year. For the technology hub of Jena, where the company is deeply rooted, these developments are of significant importance for the local economy and labor market.
Med-tech giant Carl Zeiss Meditec reports a quarterly loss of 4.9 million euros due to challenges in the Chinese market. The Jena-based company is now weighing a production shift to Asia as it adjusts its financial forecast.