Michael Fischer appointed new CTO at Bender

Michael Fischer took over the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Bender on January 1, 2026. Together with Michael Breuer (CEO), he will form the company’s two-person management team in the future.

Michael Fischer has been responsible for R&D at Bender since September 1, 2024, and during this time has driven forward significant structural and organizational initiatives that provide the basis for the consistent further development of the Bender product portfolio.

The 58-year-old graduate engineer previously led international development projects and large engineering teams and, together with his teams, successfully implemented innovative software and hardware solutions. He has over 25 years of experience in software and hardware development in the automotive industry. Among other things, he has held various management positions at Continental Automotive.

“We are delighted to have Michael Fischer, an experienced technology and development expert, on the management board, who will drive our future projects forward with his innovative strength and leadership experience,” explains Michael Breuer, CEO.

Michael Fischer is highly motivated about his new role: “I am looking forward to further developing Bender technologically and supporting our strong teams on this journey. Our innovative strength will be crucial in successfully meeting the complex requirements of our markets in the future.”

 

About Bender

Bender is one of the world’s leading providers of solutions that make electrical systems intelligent and safer. The family-owned company, based in Grünberg, employs around 1,300 people in 15 countries worldwide.

More than 15% of all employees work in research and development to continue offering innovative answers to the energy technology questions of tomorrow.

www.bender.de