“Innovation must be major driver for our business.”

Roger Wilson joined the business in 2007 having had a long career in the manufacturing of engineered products and with great experience in marketing strong brands. A music graduate, Roger Wilson enjoys the arts and theatre and developing his garden and has a son and a daughter in their 20s. His partner is a Film archivist.

“My working and private lives are almost impossible to separate, as I have the marvelous opportunity to get to know people from all over the world.”

Stefano Finessi has been working for Sachtler since 1997 and has been responsible for sales in the Business Unit since the beginning of 2007. As an enthusiastic football fan, he not only adores his wife and two children, but also Inter Milan, his favorite team.

“Love your work, and you’ll gain eight hours more free time every day.”

Regine Hausl has been with Sachtler since 1997 and is responsible for customer service. She has also been in charge of this function for Camera Dynamics since 2007.  Her holidays are enjoyed in Italy, and while at home, she does yoga or reads a good book to stay relaxed.

“It’s service that keeps the customers satisfied, and this needs to be continually upgraded.”

Christian Huber has been helping Sachtler customers with service and repairs since 1998. Now, from 2007, he is doing the same job for the Camera Dynamics business unit. He spends his spare time with his four children, in addition to the family’s four cats. He also counts science fiction, swimming and diving among his hobbies.

“The worm needs to taste good to the fish, and not to the fisherman.”

Juergen Sommer has been with Sachtler since 2001 and is responsible for a number of areas in sales, marketing and product management. He has been Director of Business Development in the Camera Dynamics Business Unit since the beginning of 2010. The sporty father of two spends his spare time together with his family playing baseball, skiing or mountain biking – a great way to relax!

Since 2003 Marion Ahrensfeld has been working for Sachtler. She organizes and runs the Wendelin Sachtler Academy activities and the workshops which are held there. 

Her number one holiday destination is France with its culinary and cultural diversity. At home she escapes from her daily routines by reading mystery novels.

“All things clever may have already been thought through seven times. But when it was brought up again in another place and time, it was no longer the same.” Ernst Bloch

Anita Mayer has been working for Sachtler in product management and marketing since 1995. She is now manager of the marketing department (since 2010) and manages all the communication and PR as regards Sachtler. With a love for turbulent recreation, Anita is a fan of roller-coasters and has ridden just about every record-holder.