ebm‑papst, a leading technology company specializing in fans and motors, has appointed Prof. Dr.-Ing Tomas Smetana as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
With extensive international experience, Smetana joins ebm‑papst from Schaeffler AG, where he held various management positions, including responsibility for the global innovation strategy. As CTO, Smetana will drive the company's ongoing transformation process, focusing on sustainability and intelligence to enhance the product portfolio.
The appointment of Prof. Dr.-Ing Tomas Smetana as CTO of ebm‑papst has been warmly welcomed by the shareholder families and the Supervisory Board. With his expertise in innovation, Smetana is expected to lead the company to further success, aligning with its "Making the Future Together" strategy. The existing Executive Management Board members express their confidence in Smetana's abilities and wish him success in his new role.
Prof. Dr.-Ing Tomas Smetana, known for his global network and R&D executive skills, is excited about the opportunity to collaborate with the ebm‑papst team. He aims to leverage the company's reputation as a technology leader in fans and drive systems to develop sustainable and smart solutions for the global ventilation and heating industry. With a strong educational background and over 22 years of experience at Schaeffler, Smetana is well-equipped to lead ebm‑papst's research and development efforts into the future.
Source: ebm-papst