Waldbronn, [14 April 2026] – Polytec GmbH has appointed Dr. Alexander Huber as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 2026. Together with Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Alfred Link, he will lead the company into its next stage of strategic growth. Dr. Huber succeeds Dr. Dietmar Gnaß, who significantly shaped Polytec’s success over many years and is now retiring.
Dr. Huber brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in technology-driven industries. Most recently, he served as CEO and Managing Director of ITK Engineering GmbH, where he successfully advanced the company’s strategic positioning and growth. His career also includes senior leadership roles in Industrial Solutions and the Healthcare sector, combining deep technical expertise with broad international management experience.
Dr. Huber’s appointment marks a return to Polytec, where he held various leadership roles from 2001 to 2015. This unique combination of deep company knowledge and external perspective positions him to further strengthen Polytec’s innovation leadership and global presence.
Polytec stands for high-precision optical metrology and enables customers worldwide to drive innovation across a wide range of applications. Increasing demands for precision, digitalization, and efficiency in industry and research are shaping market developments. In a dynamic and internationally evolving technology landscape, Dr. Huber will drive the company’s strategic development and provide new momentum for sustainable growth.
“For me, returning to Polytec is truly special,” says Dr. Alexander Huber, CEO of Polytec GmbH. “My earlier years with the company shaped me both professionally and personally, which makes it especially meaningful to now take on this role. Polytec has a strong technological foundation and significant international potential. Together with Alfred Link and the entire team, we will build on these strengths and actively shape the company’s next phase of development.”
With its new leadership team, Polytec is well positioned to accelerate innovation, expand internationally, and further reinforce its role as a trusted partner in high-tech measurement solutions.
About Polytec
For nearly six decades, Polytec has set the benchmark in optical metrology—delivering cutting-edge measurement solutions that power innovation across research and industry. Its technology portfolio spans advanced systems for vibration analysis, surface characterization, and non-contact measurement of length and velocity, complemented by optical solutions for process analytics. The company also provides a comprehensive photonics distribution portfolio.
With a global network of subsidiaries and sales offices, Polytec combines international reach with local expertise—partnering closely with customers to deliver tailored solutions, expert consulting, and hands-on support. The result: measurement confidence at every stage, enabling customers to push boundaries and measure what matters.