Leister GMM 2026: Let's Shape the Future Together

When executives from China, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, United Staates and Switzerland sit together at the same table, a wealth of experience and innovation from different markets comes together. It is precisely this exchange that makes the General Management Meeting (GMM) so valuable. Leister has a global presence while staying close to local markets and customers.

In addition to aligning on strategic direction, the program included innovation projects, artificial intelligence, and topics related to operations and the supply chain. The general managers contributed their regional knowledge, compared developments in their markets, and discussed shared growth opportunities.

This inspiring exchange reflects one of Leister’s key strengths: staying close to customers, acting entrepreneurially, and sharing knowledge and experience across our global network. Local responsibility and global collaboration help our teams respond to market developments and move the industry forward together.

For Group CEO Dr. Nicolas Niedhart, this is exactly what makes the GMM so valuable: “We spend most of the year focused on our customers and products. But these three days together from across the globe were just for us, and they reminded me of what this team is capable of. Now let’s go hit our targets.”

Exchange on Equal Footing

Chairman of the Board Marcel Roth and CEO Dr. Nicolas Niedhart took part in the GMM throughout all three days. During the sessions, they spoke directly with the general managers, addressed topics from the markets, and contributed their perspectives to the discussions.

The participants greatly appreciated the direct exchange. Questions could be clarified immediately, experiences shared directly, and different points of view discussed openly. The result was a lively dialogue across functions, regions, and hierarchies.

After three intensive days, the participants returned home with fresh ideas and concrete suggestions for their markets. The GMM offered the opportunity to directly compare experiences from different regions, learn from one another, and work together on the next steps for the Leister and Weldy brands.

What stood out in particular was that teams around the world face different challenges, but share the same ambition to help customers move forward and drive innovation. With know-how, close proximity to their markets, and strong technical expertise, Leister teams around the world contribute every day to setting important benchmarks and helping shape the development of the industry.