KETEK GmbH is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Andreas Pahlke as Managing Director, effective April 1, 2026.
Dr. Andreas Pahlke succeeds Dr. Reinhard Fojt, who has significantly shaped the company’s successful development since 2007. Under Dr. Fojt’s leadership, and in close collaboration the two other Managing Directors, Silvia Wallner and Dr. Jürgen Knobloch, KETEK has evolved into a global technology and market leader in Silicon Drift Detector (SDD) solutions, continuously expanding both its product portfolio and production capabilities.
Dr. Andreas Pahlke brings extensive experience from his role as Director R&D Detectors at KETEK and will continue to build on the company’s strong foundation. In his new role, he will focus on further strengthening KETEK’s innovation leadership, enhancing operational excellence, and supporting the continued growth of KETEK’s global customer base.
KETEK would like to express its sincere gratitude to Dr. Reinhard Fojt for his outstanding contributions over nearly two decades and wishes Dr. Pahlke every success in his new role.





