"We would like to thank Mr. Schroer for the extraordinarily successful years we have spent together. At the same time, we are delighted to welcome Mr. Reinhard to the Board of Directors," said company founder and Board Spokesman Paul Gauselmann. "By appointing Mr. Reinhard as Board Member for Technology and Development, we are ensuring continuity in the area of ​​development that is important for the Group and at the same time creating space for fresh ideas. We wish Mr. Reinhard every success in his new tasks and always the necessary bit of luck."

Christian Reinhard brings with him over 20 years of experience in the series development of automotive electronics. In his career to date, he has developed a wide range of technologies, including navigation systems, cluster instruments, driver assistance systems and vehicle networking systems, which are now installed in numerous vehicles around the world.

In addition to his technical expertise, Reinhard has more than 15 years of management experience and structuring of internationally distributed development teams, such as those in the Merkur Group. Most recently, he was responsible for a team of 3,500 developers and played a key role in the development and release of safety-critical systems which, like the vending machine industry, are subject to strict regulatory requirements.

He graduated with a degree in computer science from the Friedrich-Alexander University in Erlangen. Christian Reinhard says of his move to the Merkur Group: “After dedicating my 23-year career to developing high-quality mobility experiences, I am looking forward to a new challenge in a dynamic and creative environment. I am particularly fascinated by the gaming industry because of the collaboration between different disciplines – art, design, mathematics, programming, data security and electronics development – ​​and the opportunity to create unforgettable moments of entertainment and joy in the game.”