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Executive Q&A: Kilian Renschler, CEO of Koenig & Bauer US/CA

WhatTheyThink European section editor Ralf Schlözer talks with Kilian Renschler, the new CEO and president of Koenig & Bauer US/CA. Previously, Renschler was executive vice president of sales of Koenig & Bauer US/CA.

Monday, April 12, 2021

Kilian Renschler has been named the new CEO and president of Koenig & Bauer US/CA at the start of 2021. Previously, he was executive vice president of sales of Koenig & Bauer US/CA.

WhatTheyThink: Having a discussion in early 2021, there is no way not to touch upon the developments in 2020, the COVID pandemic and the impact it had on everybody. How would you describe the impact it had on Koenig & Bauer, and how much of the impact do you still feel?

Kilian Renschler: A big difference we saw was the use of virtual tools. The importance of virtual service and support tools was key in this time. It also brought up the importance of the digitization of Koenig & Bauer, that we already have tools in place for preventive maintenance, to monitor press performance and consult customers based on that.


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About Ralf Schlozer

Ralf Schlözer is a technology analyst for print with 30 years’ experience in the industry and a passion for discovering new technologies and print applications. 

He is available for consulting and speaking engagements. Contact Ralf at [email protected]


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