Christian Amsel takes over management at ZKW: lighting technology in focus!

Christian Amsel takes over management at ZKW: lighting technology in focus!

In Wieselburg there are news from the world of lighting technology. Christian Amsel takes on the role of the technical manager at ZKW Group and thus steps in large footsteps. The 57-year-old follows Udo Hornfeck, who leaves the company. Amsel brings a whopping 22 years of experience from the automotive and lighting technology industry, his career is impressive. He was previously CTO at Inalfa Roof Systems and Kongsberg Automotive AG, where he instructed the technology development. At Hella, too, he was not idle, but was a member of the management for the area of ​​electronics.

Amsel's qualifications make you take notice. With a degree in electrical engineering from RWTH Aachen and experience as a research assistant at the Institute for Motorizations, he has a solid academic background. His know-how in the development of innovative lighting concepts and optical sensor systems will also be of great value for ZKW. Special mention deserves his work in the driver assistance at Hella, where he focused on vehicle sensors and radar -based systems. So he contributed to the connection from Hella to the league. The market leader at start-stop and battery management systems.

change and growth

ZWW Group has established itself as a real specialist for innovative premium light systems and electronics. The company has been part of the LG Group since 2018 and acts as a subsidiary of LG Electronics Vehicle Solution Company. With twelve locations worldwide and around 10,000 employees: In the inside that are devoted to development and production, ZKW had a total turnover of around 1.55 billion euros in 2024. The company vision addresses the character and quality of the products: "Pioneering premium light and electronics systems for all mobility concepts of the global automotive industry".

The motto "Bright Minds, Bright Lights" underpins the commitment of ZWK, both in the development and in the production of complex premium lighting and electronics modules. The product range ranges from main and fog lights to taillights to innovative electronic solutions. Customers such as BMW, Daimler, and Ford rely on the quality and performance of the complete LED systems of ZKW.

a restart with experience

With Christian Amsel, an experienced professional returns to lighting technology. Wonyong Hwang, CEO of the ZKW Group, is convinced of Amsel's leadership competence and technical knowledge. The challenges that the industry has ready will tackle Amsel with a good hand and a lot of know-how. The focus remains clear: high quality and innovative solutions for the automotive industry.

The decision to appoint Amsel in this central position could be groundbreaking for the ZKW Group and their partners. All the more exciting to observe how the collaboration will develop and which new impulses are set by this experienced technician.