Leica Leica CEO Oliver Kaltner will leave Leica end of August

[Raid]

It seems that Oliver Kaltner will not extend his employment with Leica after August 31. This may affect how Leica will function.

 

[Brian]

Wow! Any stated reason?

The M-10 is a great direction for Leica.

 

[carlb]

Leica-Chef Kaltner hört auf (FinanzNachricten):

'It was clear from the company that the Supervisory Board was dissatisfied with Kaltner's style of leadership. He had run the small camera manufacturer like a large corporation. He had not succeeded in "taking the employees with him."'

 

[Raid]

Yes, but what are the true reasons? Mitarbeiter could also refer to the rest of the Board Members and not "other employees". It could be resentment of having Kaltner act alone with giant companies.

 

[kivis]

Not sure we will ever know.

 

[Raid]

True. This is business after all. Kaltner will move to another company, I am sure.