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Panoptec Technologies Holding Strengthens Group Leadership to Drive Innovation and Growth
Mark Schmidt appointed Group CTO and Alena Lombartová joins as Group CFO
Siegen, Germany – January 15th, 2026 — Guntermann & Drunck GmbH (G&D) today announced key leadership appointments at Panoptec Technologies Holding, the group uniting G&D, VuWall, and Tritec under a shared strategic and technological framework. Mark Schmidt has been appointed Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Panoptec Technologies Holding, and Alena Lombartová has joined the organization as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), both effective immediately.
These appointments represent an important step in strengthening Panoptec’s leadership structure as the holding company is formally introduced in external communications. While Panoptec has existed for several years, 2026 marks a new phase in clearly communicating how its three companies operate under a unified strategic vision, while continuing to market their solutions through distinct, well-established brands.
As Group CTO, Mark Schmidt will define and guide the technical direction across VuWall, G&D, and Tritec. Schmidt has been with VuWall since its early European expansion in 2014 and most recently served as the company’s CTO, where he played a central role in shaping its technology roadmap, security initiatives, and platform strategy. In his new role, he will focus on aligning R&D efforts across the group, leveraging synergies between engineering teams, and accelerating the execution of Panoptec’s shared innovation roadmap.
Alena Lombartová joins Panoptec as Group CFO, bringing international experience in financial leadership, strategic planning, and operational governance within technology-driven organizations. Previously serving as CFO at Leyard Europe, she brings extensive experience and deep expertise in the AV industry to her new role.
“These leadership appointments reflect our clear intent to lead Panoptec as a truly integrated technology group,” said Thorsten Lipp, CEO of Panoptec Technologies Holding. “By strengthening our executive team at the holding level, we are creating the foundation for disciplined execution of our group-wide R&D roadmap, closer collaboration across our companies, and sustainable long-term growth—while preserving the strength and independence of each brand.”
“Panoptec brings together deeply experienced and highly capable engineering teams,” said Mark Schmidt, CTO of Panoptec Technologies Holding. “My priority is to align these capabilities more closely, establish dedicated group-wide development initiatives, and ensure that innovation across VuWall, G&D, and Tritec moves forward with clarity, focus, and speed.”
“I’m excited to join Panoptec at a time of clear strategic momentum,” said Alena Lombartova, CFO of Panoptec Technologies Holding. “With strong technology brands and a well-defined vision, my goal is to support the group’s continued growth through financial discipline, transparency, and scalable structures that enable long-term value creation.”
These leadership changes follow the recent appointment of Leo Bull as CEO North America for G&D and VuWall, further strengthening Panoptec’s global management structure and regional execution capabilities.
With its reinforced leadership team in place, Panoptec Technologies Holding enters 2026 with a unified strategic direction, a renewed focus on innovation, and a commitment to closer collaboration across its portfolio companies to deliver long-term value for customers, partners, and employees. For more information about Panoptec, visit https://panoptec.com/.
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