LSP Innovative Automotive Systems GmbH has completed a leadership transition in Munich. Founder Dr. Thomas Leiber has stepped back from all operational roles. CEO Roger Perthen now holds full operational control of the brake-by-wire specialist. Dr. Leiber will remain in a strategic advisory capacity.
Highlights
- CEO transition: Roger Perthen assumes sole operational leadership of LSP GmbH, the Munich-based brake-by-wire developer.
- Founder steps back: Dr. Thomas Leiber, who founded LSP in 1998, moves to a strategic advisory role focused on long-term innovation.
- Product focus: LSP develops compact brake-by-wire systems for motorsport, Level 4/5 automated driving, and centralized vehicle motion control architectures.
- Industry positioning: The transition comes as brake-by-wire technology gains importance amid electrification and software-defined vehicle trends.
Leiber’s Legacy at LSP
Dr. Thomas Leiber founded LSP in 1998. He served as the company’s technical and entrepreneurial lead for nearly three decades. His patent portfolio and engineering work form the basis of LSP’s current brake-by-wire platform. The company described the transition as a deliberate move to create space for new momentum.
Perthen’s Mandate
Roger Perthen brings international experience across the automotive and high-tech sectors. He previously held the CEO title and now takes on the role without shared leadership responsibilities.
His priorities include developing compact, high-performance brake-by-wire systems. Target applications span motorsport, highly automated driving at Level 4 and Level 5, and centralized vehicle motion control architectures.
“The automotive industry is changing rapidly – driven by electrification, autonomous driving and software-defined vehicle architectures. In this transformation, brake-by-wire technologies are becoming a key enabler. I look forward to shaping this next chapter together with our customers and partners,” said Roger Perthen, CEO of LSP Innovative Automotive Systems GmbH.
Why Brake-by-Wire Matters Now
Brake-by-wire systems replace traditional hydraulic connections with electronic controls. This architecture is essential for advanced automated driving functions. It also supports software-defined vehicle platforms that centralize braking, steering, and suspension management.
LSP’s work targets a segment of the braking market that is growing alongside the shift toward autonomous and electrified vehicles. Major OEMs and suppliers work with LSP on these systems.
For more information, visit www.lsp-ias.com.
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