Canatu Plc has made two key appointments to its executive leadership team. Walter Braun will join as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Bernd Meier as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), both taking effect on the 1st of September 2026.
“These appointments form a strong foundation for the next phase of the company’s development,” says Maximilian Slawinski, Chief Executive Officer of Canatu. “Walter and Bernd bring an impressive track record of leadership that combines deep technical expertise with strong commercial execution, which is key to accelerating innovation, bringing new products to the market faster, and strengthening our customer understanding. These capabilities are essential as we scale the business and build long-term value for our customers and shareholders.”
Reinforcing technology leadership
As Chief Technology Officer, Walter Braun will lead the continued advancement and industrialisation of Canatu’s technology.
Walter Braun is an experienced international technology executive with over 20 years of leadership in industrial automation, semiconductor equipment, and advanced manufacturing systems. He has a strong track record in scaling high-complexity production environments, leading global operations, and driving organisational transformation across Europe, Asia, and the United States. Prior to joining Canatu, he held senior executive roles at Scrona AG, SÜSS MicroTec SE, Manz AG, and Homag Machinery Shanghai, where he led large-scale industrial ramp-ups and significant growth initiatives through operational transformation and excellence.
“Canatu has built a remarkable foundation with its unique technology. I am thrilled to join the team at such a pivotal moment. My focus will be on accelerating the industrialisation of our platform to meet demanding global market needs. Together, we will reinforce Canatu’s technology leadership and drive deep-tech innovation into high-volume commercial success,” says Walter Braun, CTO at Canatu.
Braun’s expertise provides a strong foundation for further development and scaling of Canatu’s technology across demanding industrial environments.
Building commercial excellence and execution
As Chief Marketing Officer, Bernd Meier will lead sales, marketing, and business development at Canatu.
Bernd Meier brings over 25 years of international sales, product management, and executive leadership experience in the semiconductor, industrial technology, and robotics markets, with a proven track record of accelerating growth, expanding market share, and building high-performing global commercial organisations. Most recently, he served as Vice President, Global Service Sales at Teradyne Robotics, where he defined the global go-to-market strategy, rapidly grew the OEM business, and built a global After-Sales & Service organisation. Prior to that, he held senior leadership roles at Semikron Danfoss and Infineon Technologies, where he led large-scale go-to-market transformations, developed high-performing global channel structures, and drove the transition toward recurring, service-driven business models.
“I feel very honoured to be able to join Canatu – the innovator in the field of Carbon Nanotubes – in the role of CMO, defining and driving the sales and marketing strategy for the future and taking Canatu to the next level of growth. I am deeply impressed by the technology, products, and manufacturing capabilities the Canatu team has developed and introduced during the last decade. Many thanks to Maximilian Slawinski and Timo Ahopelto for their trust and confidence in me. I am looking very much forward to working with our customers, partners, and the whole Canatu team,” says Bernd Meier, CMO at Canatu.
Caption: Bernd Meier (left) and Walter Braun