Leica Camera AG announced a major leadership change, appointing Andreas Voll as its new CEO effective April 1, 2026. The 44-year-old executive succeeds Matthias Harsch, who has held the position since 2017.
Voll brings extensive experience in luxury goods and strategic management. He spent 15 years at IWC Schaffhausen, a Swiss luxury watchmaker, where he rose to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Prior to that, his career began in corporate consulting at Roland Berger. In 2023, he briefly served as CEO of the Fischer Group, a global company specializing in fastening technology.
According to Leica’s majority owner and Supervisory Board Chairman, Dr. Andreas Kaufmann, Voll was selected for his international management expertise, particularly in premium technology, brand management, and corporate development. Voll himself expressed enthusiasm, stating it’s a “great honor” to lead the iconic company. His priorities include expanding digital and networked imaging solutions, enhancing the premium product lineup, and strengthening global sales and retail networks.
Here is a recap of the new CEO of Leica Camera AG, Andreas Voll, and what his appointment means:
Funleader, together with Mr. Ding, announced a new Contax G28 lens-to-Leica M-mount conversion project. This project began in 2019 with the G35 and continued with the G45, with the goal of allowing classic Contax G lenses to be used on Leica M-mount cameras without permanently modifying the original lenses. The newly announced G28 conversion features a brass internal structure for durability and an aluminum exterior to reduce weight, completing a three-lens lineup that covers 28mm, 35mm, and 45mm.