The HARTING Technology Group has announced the appointment of Dipl El Ing (FH), EMBA HSG Christian Gysin as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective 1 March 2026. In this role, Mr Gysin will lead the company’s global technology strategy and oversee the development of innovative connectivity solutions that support the Group’s long-term growth.
Mr Gysin brings more than three decades of experience in engineering, industrial technology and international leadership roles across several global companies. His career began in 1990 at Endress + Hauser Flowtec AG, where he worked in the field of measurement technology and industrial systems. Over the years he held a number of management positions, building expertise in engineering leadership, innovation management and product development.
Following his early professional experience, Mr Gysin joined ABB in Dättwyl, Switzerland, where he worked in several leadership roles focused on technology development and industrial solutions. He later continued his management career at Basler Zeitung Medien AG in Switzerland, gaining additional experience in technology and operations management within a media and communications environment.
In 2010, Mr Gysin took charge of the technical department at Multi-Contact AG, which is now part of Stäubli International AG. During this period he played a central role in strengthening engineering capabilities and advancing connector technologies. His responsibilities expanded in 2016 when he assumed leadership of the company’s global engineering organization.
From 2021 until joining HARTING, Mr Gysin served as Chief Technology Officer of the Electrical Connectors Division at Stäubli International AG. In that position he directed global engineering initiatives and oversaw the development of advanced connector technologies used in industrial automation, transportation and energy applications.
At HARTING, Mr Gysin will focus on driving technological innovation across the Group’s product portfolio while strengthening research and development capabilities worldwide. His leadership is expected to support the company’s efforts to expand its presence in key sectors such as industrial automation, mobility, energy infrastructure and digital connectivity.
The HARTING Technology Group develops and manufactures connectivity solutions used in machinery, transportation, energy systems and telecommunications. With operations across multiple global markets, the company continues to invest in advanced engineering and technology development to support the increasing demands of industrial digitalization.
