Team
Team
The team of EQ Photonics
Oliver Löbbecke
Oliver Löbbecke studied physics at Leibniz University Hannover and ETH Zurich. He commenced his career as a strategy consultant at Bain & Company in Zurich after graduation. At Sennheiser, he held various management positions and led the consumer headphone division. Later, he became a Director in the operations team at Mutares. Since mid-2023 he assumed the role of Managing Director at EQ Photonics.
Dr. Frank Kubacki
Frank graduated at the University of Dortmund in physics and received his PhD in semiconductors in Bremen. Since 1995 Frank worked in sales, productline management, business development and innovation management in leading companies in laser and optic industry. 2011 he joined EQ Photonics GmbH, where he is responsible for sales and innovation management of several detector products and light sources.
Jihui Song
Originally from China, Jihui Song studied in Germany and started his career at Laserline. His intercultural background and academic training form the basis for his in-depth understanding of the industry. During his studies, he focused on the study of semiconductor and fiber lasers and their applications. With more than 12 years of practical experience, he has a wide range of skills and knowledge. Since 2024, he has been working in sales at EQ Photonics of laser material processing.
Andreas Nendel
After his apprenticeship, he went on to study optoelectronics and completed his studies in Munich. He held various positions at TOPTICA Photonics, from development and production to international service and quality management. During these 16 years, he continued to established his broad and well-founded knowledge, both practical and theoretical. The intersection and basis for sales were thus laid in order to tackle even technically demanding inquiries. He has now been working in sales at EQ Photonics since 2024.
Markus Berger
Markus Berger studied Digital Business Management at the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences. After graduating, he began his career as a consultant at UNiQUARE in Austria. In 2017, he moved to Keyence, where he worked in sales of machine vision and measurement technology. In 2018 he started as Field Application Engineer for machine vision at Omron for the area Austria and South-East-Export. Since 2024 he has been the responsible Sales & Business Development Manager for camera solutions at EQ Photonics.
Kajetan Strobel
Kajetan Strobel holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Augsburg and a Master in Management from Esade Business School in Barcelona. During his studies, he gained professional experience in various companies in the areas of business development, consulting and the financial sector. He has been Chief of Staff at EQ Photonics since October 2024.
Jose Lucero
Jose Lucero studied physics at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, focusing on theoretical and mathematical physics. During his time at the university, he also led optical experiments for three years, gaining hands-on experience in photonics. He completed his master’s thesis with the university’s Light and Matter Group. Since March 2025, he has been working in the Acousto- and Electro-Optics department at EQ Photonics, specializing in acousto-optic modulators.
Maximilian Abeln
Maximilian Abeln studied physics at HHU Düsseldorf and Ruhr University Bochum, specializing in laser application technology during his academic career. After completing his studies, he gained initial experience in consulting and project management. With a strong background in laser service and repair, Maximilian has been working in laser material processing at EQ Photonics since 2025. Additionally, he serves as the primary contact for all MEMS-related inquiries.
Alois Wiesböck
Alois began his career at EQ Photonics in 2007 after completing his physics degree at the University of Applied Sciences in Munich, joining the company as a sales engineer for acousto-optic components. In the following years, he continuously expanded his expertise in the international sales of laser technology and optical measurement systems – including several years of professional experience in the United States. In 2025, he returned to EQ Photonics, where he now oversees the industrial business segment for acousto- and electro-optic solutions.
