asphericon appoints key positions in sales and focuses on global expansion

Sebastian Henkel becomes VP Global Sales & Procurement. Sebastian Steffenhagen joins the BeamTuning brand.

Jena, October 17th, 2024: asphericon, leading provider of optical systems and high-performance optics, announces the strategic expansion of its global sales activities. As part of this initiative, Sebastian Henkel, previously Head of Sales & Procurement, has been appointed Vice President Global Sales & Procurement. He will lead the global sales and procurement strategy to further expand asphericon’s international presence and market position. In addition, the “BeamTuning” brand, a central product division of the company, will be strengthened by new personnel structures in order to address the global market in a targeted manner.

Sebastian Henkel appointed VP Global Sales & Procurement

With the appointment of Sebastian Henkel to his new management position, asphericon is sending a clear signal for its future global growth strategy. As VP Global Sales & Procurement, Henkel will not only expand the company’s international presence, but also further develop its strategic direction in the field of high-performance optics. “With Sebastian Henkel at the head of our global sales and procurement department, we are ideally positioned to achieve our ambitious growth targets,” explains Alexander W. Zschäbitz, CEO of asphericon GmbH. “His expertise will play a key role in the implementation of our global expansion strategy and make a significant contribution to strengthening our market position.”

Strengthening the “BeamTuning” brand

Another important step in this strategy is the strengthening of the BeamTuning brand. With the appointment of Sebastian Steffenhagen as Product Manager, the product division will focus on the international market and new applications. Together with Sales Manager Alex Ponomarew, the new team will continue to drive forward the development and marketing of BeamTuning products, including solutions for beam expansion and beam shaping.

“The BeamTuning division stands for innovative product design, individual combinability and precision at the highest level. With the appointment of Mr. Steffenhagen, we can strengthen the team in terms of personnel and support our customers even more specifically with custom-made product solutions,” says Sebastian Henkel. “Our goal is to provide the most precise lighting solutions available worldwide and to establish the BeamTuning brand in the global market.”

With these strategic personnel decisions and the expansion of the sales team, asphericon GmbH is setting the course for the successful implementation of its expansion targets and continues to focus on the individual application requirements of its customers.

About asphericon

As an independent and recognized specialist, asphericon is the technology leader in the field of optical systems. Production is based on a proprietary and patented technology for controlling CNC grinding and polishing machines. This technology is unique in the world and allows the production of small quantities as well as large series with high precision. asphericon supports its customers from optical design, production and coating, full-surface interferometric measurement and documentation to the assembly of optical components and their optical characterization.

Further information

Dr. Thomas Hegenbart
Phone: +49-3641-3100500
Fax: +49-3641-3100501
E-Mail: presse[at]asphericon.com