Rethink Robotics Announces Female Leadership Team Poised to Execute Growth Strategy | PR Newswire [Video]

Julia Astrid Riemenschneider and Franziska Lorenz Appointed to C-Level Positions

, /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Following a successful launch of the company’s new product portfolio at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago, Rethink Robotics Inc., the United States pioneer of collaborative robots, recently named a new all-female leadership team. Effective immediately, Julia Astrid Riemenschneider has been appointed chief executive officer and Franziska Lorenz chief operations officer. With these appointments, Rethink Robotics becomes the first and only player in the field of collaborative robotics with two women at the helm.

In these new roles, top priorities for Riemenschneider and Lorenz will be to deliver pioneering technologies in collaborative robots, oversee the installation of Rethink Robotics’ North American headquarters, and expansion of the team. By the end of 2025, the company plans to triple its team size, open a U.S. headquarters, and relocate robot production from Europe to the United States.

Originally founded in 2008, Rethink Robotics achieved international recognition with its innovative collaborative robots named …