The European Machine Vision Association is happy to announce that Mr. Thomas Lübkemeier has been appointed General Manager for the EMVA, effective January 1st, 2013. He takes over the responsibilities from Cor Maas, who has been serving in this position on a provisional basis from July to December, 2012.

Thomas Lübkemeier joined the EMVA family in 2008, at that time being responsible for a machine vision system and solution provider located in Germany. Born and raised in the northern part of Germany, Thomas holds a Master degree in Automation Engineering and he has spent his professional life in the Industrial Automation area. Being a Sales & Marketing professional, his main focus has been the international business development in various regions of the world including being stationed abroad for a couple of years. Thomas developed his management and leadership skills by founding and directing sales organizations in Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and North & South America. In Germany he managed international sales departments and performed in key accounting and product management. More recently Thomas provided consultancy and executive search services to local and international clients.