Bystronic, a global leader in sheet metal processing technology, announced today the nomination of Daniel Bischofberger and Fabrice Billard for election to its Board of Directors at the 2026 Annual General Meeting. The two new candidates would replace Dr. Matthias Auer and Urs Riedener, who are stepping down after years of service.
Daniel Bischofberger, currently CEO of Accelleron Industries Ltd, brings extensive leadership experience in the international energy industry. He has held senior roles at ABB Asea Brown Boveri and Sulzer, where he led acquisitions, integration projects, and a stock market listing. His background as a technology and service expert aligns with Bystronic’s focus on systems and service business. Bischofberger, a Swiss national, has worked in the US, Malaysia, and Switzerland.
Fabrice Billard, CEO of Burckhardt Compression, led a successful transformation that accelerated growth, improved profitability, and optimized processes. Before Burckhardt, he spent 12 years in leadership at Sulzer, gaining international experience across various industries and markets. Born in France, Billard has worked in Switzerland, Singapore, and the Netherlands.
“With Daniel Bischofberger and Fabrice Billard, we gain two strong leaders whose experience in the global industrial environment perfectly match our needs,” said Dr. Heinz O. Baumgartner, Chairman of the Board. “We look forward to their ideas and input. We also want to express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Auer and Mr. Riedener for their many years of service and their extremely valuable contributions during that time.”
The election will take place at Bystronic’s 2025 Annual General Meeting in April 2026, with details to be announced. CVs and background information on current and nominated board members are available on Bystronic’s website at https://ir.bystronic.com/en/corporate-governance/board-of-directors.
This nomination is significant for Bystronic as it brings fresh expertise to its board, particularly in industrial technology and global markets. The change comes as the company continues to strengthen its position in sheet metal processing and digital transformation.
