The Supervisory Board of ams-OSRAM AG has approved the reappointment of Chief Executive Officer Aldo Kamper, agreeing to a new contract effective October 1, 2026, and running through September 30, 2031. His previous term was set to expire on March 31, 2027. Kamper has been CEO of ams OSRAM since April 2023.
Dr. Margarete Haase, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board, said: "As CEO, Aldo Kamper has strategically realigned ams OSRAM and laid the foundation for sustainable growth. Under his leadership, key milestones have been achieved - from the successful implementation of the ‘Re-establish the Base’ efficiency program to the strengthening of the financial base and the clear positioning of ams OSRAM in the attractive digital photonics field. With the new contract extending through the end of September 2031, the Supervisory Board reaffirms its full confidence in Aldo Kamper and looks forward to continuing this exceptionally successful collaboration."
Kamper said: "I would like to thank the Supervisory Board for its trust and am proud of everything the entire ams OSRAM team has accomplished over the past few years. Together, we have established the basis for the next growth phase as a focused technology company. I look forward to continuing along this path with determination and further developing ams OSRAM as the leading company in the fast-growing field of digital photonics."
The extension signals stability for the company as it executes its strategic shift toward digital photonics, a field encompassing applications such as augmented reality and data communication. Under Kamper, the company launched the "Re-establish the Base" efficiency program to focus the portfolio and strengthen profitability. Group structures were streamlined, business units received clear responsibilities, and significant debt reduction measures were implemented. The sale of the non-optical sensing business was completed as of July 1, 2026, establishing what the company describes as a sound financial foundation for profitable growth in its optical core business and in future areas like augmented reality.
Kamper began his career at OSRAM in Regensburg in 1994 and held leadership roles in Europe and the United States in LED and specialty lighting. He became CEO of the Opto Semiconductors business unit in 2010, where he pioneered microLED technology, dynamic front-end lighting, and high-performance LED roadmaps, and expanded the global manufacturing footprint. In 2018, he joined Leoni AG as CEO before returning to ams OSRAM in 2023.
The decision to extend Kamper's contract through 2031 provides long-term leadership continuity for ams OSRAM as it navigates the competitive semiconductor and photonics markets. The company, which achieved EUR 3.3 billion in revenues in 2025, is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and employs around 18,500 people worldwide. More information about the company can be found at https://ams-osram.com.
