In his new role, Fischer (44) will work with CEO Christian Leicher and chief technology officer (CTO) Andreas Pauly to continue to keep the company on course for growth in these challenging times.
Fischer joined the technology group in 2011 as Head of Corporate Material Sourcing at the Munich headquarters. After another management role at Rohde & Schwarz Messgerätebau GmbH in Memmingen, he assumed overall responsibility for the group's supply chain in 2017. In July 2020, he was appointed executive vice president Operations, where he was responsible for all Rohde & Schwarz production activities as well as the supply chain and procurement. The technology group's five production plants have a high degree of vertical integration. As EVP operations, Fischer focused above all on improving key aspects such as efficiency, flexibility and scalability. Consequently, his division not only ensured delivery capability in times of uncertain supply chains, but also contributed substantially to the stability of Rohde & Schwarz.
"Since we have been operating for several years in an environment that poses major economic and geopolitical challenges, it is essential that we sharpen our focus on stability and scalability. This is what Markus Fischer stands for. Together, we will make the company even more resilient against external factors," said Leicher.
"In the past few years, I've been able to familiarize myself with all aspects of the company as well as its solutions and customers,” said Fischer. “I'm convinced that we need a customer-centric focus in everything we do. That will remain my guiding principle in my new position. I'm looking forward to working with my executive board colleagues and the employees to ensure the company's ongoing growth."
As COO, Fischer will be responsible for most of the operative business of Rohde & Schwarz. Pauly, who joined the executive board as CTO in October 2023, will retain his primary responsibility for innovation, research and development. Managing partner Leicher will continue to head the executive board as president and CEO.