Kellenberger Appoints Carsten Liske as CEO to Drive Global Growth and Innovation

Kellenberger, a leading international provider of advanced metal-cutting solutions, has announced the appointment of Carsten Liske as its new Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. He will be based at the company’s headquarters in Goldach, Switzerland.

Mr. Liske brings with him extensive leadership experience across the machine tool and capital goods industries, having held a range of senior global roles. Most recently, he served as CEO of the Chiron Group in Tuttlingen, Germany, a renowned manufacturer of high-precision CNC machining centers. Prior to that, he held leadership positions at Rieter, the world’s leading supplier of short-staple fiber spinning systems, as well as at OC Oerlikon and ABB Group, both internationally recognized for innovation in industrial engineering.

His appointment signals a new phase of strategic growth for Kellenberger as it continues to expand its global footprint and reinforce its reputation for precision, quality, and cutting-edge technology.

Quinn Morgan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kellenberger and Managing Director and Co-Founder of Centre Lane Partners, the investment firm backing the company, expressed strong confidence in the new leadership:

“Carsten brings extensive global leadership experience along with a strong background in technologically advanced capital goods businesses. We look forward to partnering with Carsten to continue Kellenberger’s growth through unwavering commitment to innovation, precision, and exceptional quality.”

Founded in 1917, Kellenberger is globally respected for its premium grinding solutions and has a strong legacy in serving industries that require the highest levels of precision, including aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturing.

Carsten Liske shared his enthusiasm for joining the company:

“It is with great pride and deep respect that I step into the role of CEO of such a long-established and globally respected technology company. I look forward to continuing Kellenberger’s legacy of providing industry-leading solutions for the complex machining needs of our customers.”

With this leadership transition, Kellenberger is poised to accelerate its technological innovation and deepen customer partnerships across global markets.