Leadership Change at Carl Zeiss Meditec: Bronwyn Brophy O’Connor to Become New CEO
Bronwyn Brophy O’Connor takes over the leadership of the Jena-based medical technology group Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, succeeding Maximilian Foerst.
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Leadership Change in Jena: Bronwyn Brophy O’Connor to Become New CEO at Carl Zeiss Meditec
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.
Carl Zeiss Meditec announces worldwide reduction of 1,000 jobs
The Jena-based medical technology company Carl Zeiss Meditec is planning extensive personnel cuts. As the company announced on Tuesday, 1,000 jobs are to be cut worldwide.
Profit Slump at Carl Zeiss Meditec: Job Cuts Planned in Jena
Jena, May 12, 2026 – Following a significant slump in profits, the medical technology group Carl Zeiss Meditec has announced an extensive austerity program. This will include global job cuts, which will also affect the traditional location in Jena.
Carl Zeiss Meditec: 1,000 positions worldwide under review
Jena, May 12, 2026. The Jena-based medical technology group Carl Zeiss Meditec is planning a comprehensive cost-cutting program. Around 1,000 jobs worldwide are under review, triggered by ongoing economic difficulties in the Asian market.
International Conference in Jena: Sensors of the Future and Biophotonics in Focus
Jena, 02.04.2026 – The Lichtstadt Jena is currently the venue for an international conference on optical sensing and biophotonics. Leading research figures are discussing how modern sensor technology from the laboratory can be applied in medicine and everyday life in the future.
Award for Jena Researcher: New Procedure Accelerates Bacterial Analysis
Dr. Anne-Sophie Munser has been honored with the prestigious Hugo Geiger Prize for developing a technology that significantly speeds up the analysis of bacteria and antibiotic resistances.
Loss at Carl Zeiss Meditec: Jena-based Traditional Group Feels Headwinds from China
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG reports a quarterly loss of 4.9 million euros. Weak sales in China and currency effects are weighing on the Jena-based medical technology specialist.
Economy in Jena: Carl Zeiss Meditec reports weak start to the year
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.
Almost One Million Euros in Funding: Jena Startup Revolutionizes Eye Testing
JENA (17.02.2026) – Once again, Jena proves its reputation as a center for optics and photonics. The local startup Perceptec has secured significant funding to fundamentally change the way we have our eyes tested. With nearly one million euros in funding, a new process is to be brought to market maturity.