Zeiss Vision Care appoints Jesper Wiegandt as new CEO

Effective October 1, 2026, Jesper Wiegandt has been appointed CEO of Zeiss Vision Care. In this role, he assumes responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of the business while also continuing to serve as acting Chief Commercial Officer of Zeiss Vision Care. He succeeds Sven Hermann who remains CEO of Zeiss Consumer Markets, and continues to lead the Zeiss Consumer Markets Board of Management.

​Jesper Wiegandt joined Zeiss in 2022 as Chief Marketing Officer for Zeiss Vision Care and was appointed Chief Commercial Officer in January 2026. During his tenure, he has played a key role in strengthening the consumer brand, expanding brand awareness, and advancing the Vision Care business.

​With extensive leadership experience in international consumer goods, Wiegandt brings deep expertise in consumer markets, brand development, and commercial strategy to his new role. Before joining Zeiss, he held international leadership positions at Procter & Gamble and later founded his own strategy and marketing consultancy business, advising global consumer brands on growth, brand development, and commercial excellence. Wiegandt has board experience, both past and current, as both chairman and non-executive director in leisure-, service- and consulting companies as well as several NGOs.

​”Jesper has made significant contributions to the development of our Vision Care business since joining Zeiss. With his deep understanding of consumer markets, strong leadership capabilities, and commitment to our customers and partners, Jesper is ideally positioned to lead Zeiss Vision Care. We are pleased that he will guide the business through its next chapter and continue its growth,” says Sven Hermann, CEO of Zeiss Consumer Markets.​​