GOLDACH, Switzerland – April 14, 2025 – Kellenberger, a leading global provider of advanced metal-cutting solutions, announces the appointment of Carsten Liske as its new Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Carsten will be based in Goldach, Switzerland.
Carsten is a highly experienced executive in the machine tool industry as well as other capital goods sectors. He most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of the Chiron Group in Tuttlingen, Germany. Prior to that, Carsten held global senior leadership positions at Rieter, the world’s leading supplier of short-staple fiber spinning systems, as well as at OC Oerlikon and ABB Group.
“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,” said Quinn Morgan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kellenberger, and Managing Director and Co-Founder at Centre Lane Partners.
Carsten Liske
Carsten Liske added “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 its customer’s most complex machining needs.”
About Kellenberger
Kellenberger is a leading international provider of advanced metal-cutting solutions, offering a wide range of reliable CNC grinding, milling and turning machines. The product portfolio supports industries such as aerospace, agriculture, automotive, construction, consumer goods, defense, energy, medical technology, transportation, and more.
The company’s technology portfolio includes internal and external cylindrical grinding, jig grinding, specialized grinding solutions, and automation, ensuring cutting-edge precision and efficiency for its clients.
With manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, Kellenberger has established a strong global presence. By applying its engineering expertise and application know-how, the company delivers tailored machine tool solutions and outstanding support for businesses worldwide.
About Centre Lane Partners
Founded in 2007, Centre Lane Partners is a private investment firm that invests in the equity and debt of middle market companies. Centre Lane employs a flexible strategy that approaches complex situations with a solutions orientation. Centre Lane has an experienced, collaborative and diverse team, and seeks to partner with strong management teams that can benefit from patient, long-term capital and Centre Lane’s operational, financial and strategic expertise and support.
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