Menzel Elektromotoren managing director to lead EASA
At the 2026 EASA Convention held in Orlando, Florida, Mathis Menzel, Managing Director of Menzel Elektromotoren, was formally elected Chairman of the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA). He will serve as Chairman of the international trade association for a one-year term, becoming the first German and one of only a few Europeans ever to hold this position.
Founded in 1933, EASA brings together companies from the electric motor, generator, and mechanical apparatus industries worldwide. As Chairman, Mathis Menzel now leads a global network dedicated to fostering the exchange of knowledge, experience, and best practices while helping shape the future of the industry.
“It is a tremendous honour to take on this role,” said Mathis during his inauguration. “When I attended my first EASA Convention 17 years ago, I immediately became part of a community defined by openness and mutual support. That experience has stayed with me ever since and inspired me to give something back to this organisation.”
Mathis has chosen “Stronger Together” as the theme of his term as Chairman. Through this initiative, he aims to further strengthen international collaboration within EASA and deepen connections among the association’s regions around the world.
In his inaugural address, Menzel emphasised that the industry faces many of the same challenges globally: workforce shortages, digital transformation, the adoption of artificial intelligence, rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and increasing demands for sustainability and efficiency. At the same time, he highlighted the significant opportunities created by international cooperation.
“No region and no company will overcome the challenges of the future alone. We become stronger when we share knowledge, exchange experiences, and build trust across countries and cultures,” Mathis said.
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