Dr Jürg Henz appointed Interim CEO of Oerlikon Solar
Pfäffikon, Switzerland November 2, 2009
Dr Jürg Henz, senior manager of the Oerlikon
Group for many years and head of the business unit Oerlikon Solar Thin Film, is
appointed interim CEO of the Oerlikon Solar segment with immediate effect.
Jeannine Sargent, who took over responsibility for the Oerlikon Solar business in
2007, is leaving the company. With his vast experience Dr Jürg Henz will ensure
the continuity of the Oerlikon solar business. He reports directly to the Executive
Board of Oerlikon Group.
Oerlikon (SWX: OERL) is one of the world's leading high-tech industrial groups specializing in
machine and plant engineering. The company is a provider of innovative industrial solutions and
cutting-edge technologies for textile manufacturing, thin-film coating, drive, precision, vacuum and
solar systems. A Swiss company with a tradition going back 100 years, Oerlikon is a global player
with around 16,000 employees at 180 locations in 37 countries and sales of CHF 4.8 billion in
2008. The company ranks either first or second in the respective global markets.
Source: Oerlikon
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