Company Service News & Events Contact Please enter search term or web code Search Drucken Photodiodes IR Components Photon Counter Lasers Measurement Devices Fiber Optics Optics Laser Accessories Applications You are here: Home > Company > About us > Management About us The cultural model of a company is the basis for its innovative ability. Our work atmosphere is one that encourages creativity but also demands high quality products and service. All employees play an active role in the continuous optimization of products and processes. We have made it our business to constantly research and develop new and innovative components produced not only in-house, but also as a distributor of products offered by well-known international manufacturers. About us Company History Management Locations & Distributors Suppliers Quality Management Commitment Our Brands Associations Jobs & Career Innovation Production Facilities Management At LASER COMPONENTS stability, continuity and decisions aimed at long term success meet with dynamics, flexibility, flat hierarchies and a short decision-making process. This statement is in no way a contradiction in terms but rather the result of productive collaboration in a family-run business. Patrick Paul General Manager/CEO The eldest son of company founder Günther Paul has played an integral role in the company since 2001 and took over managing duties in 2006. After completing his degree as an industrial engineer, he initially traveled abroad to support the North American activities of the company. In February 2018, he took over full control of the entire LC Group. Caroline Paul Authorized Representative/CCO Patrick Paul's wife has known the family business since her school days. In the past, the business economist for foreign trade has worked on many tasks regarding the external perception of the company and has significantly shaped the appearance of the brand. The design of the company's own buildings also bears her signature. During the restructuring of the group, she is increasingly focusing her attention on the preservation and further development of the corporate culture. Ursula Mader Authorized Representative/COO Ursula Mader, also an industrial engineer, has been active in the company for several years, initially in purchasing and quality management and since 2000 as executive assistant. In 2010, she took over as head of organizational and operational processes. Dr. Lars Mechold Authorized Representative/CTO Upon completion of his doctorate in plasma physics, he worked in research at INP in Greifswald for a period before entering the industrial sector. Both his technical training and production management studies proved to be beneficial as head of IR laser diode production. Over the years, he has taken on more and more tasks and responsibilities at Laser Components, shaping the field of optoelectronics technologies. In 2012 he was appointed technical director of the entire company. Sven Schreiber Authorized Representative/Head of Sales While studying business administration and economics, he first started working in the laser sector at a company in the U.S.A. In 2002, he headed up the export department at Laser Components and successfully built a network of distributors. He has been working as sales director since 2014 and took over sole responsibility of sales and marketing as an authorized officer in 2017. Pius Perko CQO After completing an apprenticeship as an industrial mechanic and studying mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Munich, Pius Perko spent more than 20 years in quality management at various automotive supply and electronics companies between Budapest and Winterthur. At Laser Components, he is responsible for quality management for the entire LC Group. Jan Gössel CFO After studying business administration with a specialization in financial, banking, and investment accounting in Munich, Jan Gössel successfully passed the U.S. examination to become a certified public accountant (CPA). He worked for various companies in management positions in the areas of finance and controlling. He is also a lecturer in international accounting at the Munich Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK). Alexander Faulstroh CIO After graduating as an industrial engineer in mechanical engineering from the TH Darmstadt, Alexander Faulstroh worked in various IT functions for the Siemens Group for eleven years. This was followed by another eleven years as a strategy and IT consultant. During this time, he was in charge of numerous digitization projects and system implementations. As CIO, he has been responsible for global IT at LASER COMPONENTS since 2020. The Founder of the LASER COMPONENTS Group Günther Paul Günther Paul, who obtained his degree in engineering, is the founder of the LASER COMPONENTS Group and can look back on over 40 years of experience in the laser industry. With this experience, he laid the foundation for the direction the company would take under his wing to develop from what was originally a distribution company to the manufacturer of optical and optoelectronic components it is today. On January 31, 2018, he officially resigned his position as general manager. However, he still keeps close ties to the family business in an advisory role. Headquarters Germany Contact us! Just give us a call: +49 8142 2864-0 You are also invited to send us an email. info@lasercomponents.com Laser Components Germany GmbH Werner-von-Siemens-Str. 15 82140 Olching Our suppliers Previous Next Useful Pages Imprint Terms & Conditions Conditions of Purchase RMA Terms & Conditions Data Protection Services Laser Diode Selector News Catalogs Login for Distributor Get in Contact General Contact Sales Offices Worldwide Contact Change sales area Quicklinks Lasers Photodiodes IR Components Production Sites Company Social Media twitter.com/LaserComponents youtube.com/lasercomponents www.xing.de/lasercomponents linkedin.com/company/laser-components © 2021 LASER COMPONENTS