Change in the management of HENSOLDT's Optronics division
On 1 February 2025, Christina Canitz, previously Chief Procurement Officer, has taken over as head of HENSOLDT's Optronics division from Tanya Altmann. Tanya Altmann has held this role since February 2023 and is handing over the baton to Christina Canitz by amicable and mutual consent.
Oliver Dörre, CEO of HENSOLDT, comments on the change: "During her term of office, Tanya Altmann has brought the Optronics division back on track in a difficult environment, realized substantial growth and initiated many important elements of the transformation towards more digital products. We would like to thank her very much for her outstanding commitment and leadership."
Oliver Dörre continued: "Christina Canitz is the right candidate for this task with her many years of experience in our industry and professional background in the areas of supply chains, purchasing and production. We are convinced that she will continue and further advance the successful development of the Optronics division. With this change, HENSOLDT is sending a clear signal for continuity and innovation in the management of the Optronics division."
HENSOLDT's Optronics division, with around 1,000 employees at its main site in Oberkochen, develops and produces high-precision electro-optical systems for military and civil applications, including thermal imaging cameras, periscopes for armoured vehicles and submarines, and precision optics for semiconductor manufacturing.
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HENSOLDT is a leading company in the European defence industry with a global reach. Based in Taufkirchen near Munich, the company develops sensor solutions for defence and security applications. As a system integrator, HENSOLDT offers platform-independent, networked sensors. At the same time, the company is driving forward the development of defence electronics and optronics as a technology leader and investing in new solutions based on software-defined defence.
In addition, the company is expanding its range of offers to include new service models and is extending its portfolio of system solutions. In 2023, HENSOLDT achieved a turnover of 1.85 billion euros. Following the acquisition of ESG GmbH, the company employs around 8,000 people. HENSOLDT is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX.
