Interview with Leica’s CEO Alfred Schopf
Th German magazine Die Welt published an interview with Leica’s CEO Alfred Schopf. Here are the most interesting points:
- Leica’s CEO confirms that new S and X cameras will be announced at Photokina
- Leica M-E camera sells are still very strong: between 300-350 units every month
- There is a total of 186 Leica stores worldwide
- Andreas Kaufmann currently owns 55% while the investment group Blackstone has 45% of Leica Camera AG
- Blackstone is happy with their investment return but they want to get out (sell their investment) in the near future