Brüel & Kjær Vibro names new CEO

Brüel & Kjær Vibro (B&K Vibro), a global supplier of condition monitoring and protection solutions for industrial machinery, has named Victor Castro as its new chief executive officer. Castro, who previously served as the company’s chief financial officer, will lead the organization from its headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany.

The appointment comes as B&K Vibro looks to strengthen its market position and expand its global footprint. Castro brings more than two decades of leadership experience to the role, having served in executive positions including managing director, CFO and CEO across multiple industries. His background spans financial services, information technology, research and development, and digital platforms.

Victor Castro

Castro joined B&K Vibro in 2023, and his promotion to CEO reflects the company’s confidence in his strategic leadership and operational expertise. During his career, he has led company reorganizations, overseen product line expansions, and introduced process improvements aimed at boosting profitability and fostering innovation.

In a statement, Castro said he is honored to take the helm of a company known for its pioneering role in machine health and protection.

“B&K Vibro has a proud legacy as pioneers in condition monitoring and machine protection, delivering innovative solutions that optimize asset uptime and performance while safeguarding people, infrastructure, and machinery,” he said.

Castro emphasized the company’s commitment to developing technologies that offer deeper machine health insights and support sustainability goals. “With a robust foundation built on integrity, teamwork, and ambition, we are committed to giving every machine a voice, providing actionable insights that boost productivity and support a sustainable society,” he said. “Together with our exceptional team and NSK, I am excited to lead B&K Vibro toward a future of continued success and customer-driven innovation.”

Looking ahead, Castro said his priorities as CEO include driving profitable growth, enhancing the company’s current product offerings, and introducing new customer-focused solutions for condition monitoring. He also plans to invest in product development based on market intelligence and customer feedback.

“We aim to develop a service-oriented ecosystem for machine protection and condition monitoring, leveraging state-of-the-art technology,” he said. “Additionally, we are committed to strengthening our collaboration with the NSK Group in product lifecycle management, capitalizing on our shared strengths to deliver comprehensive turnkey solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.”

B&K Vibro, part of NSK Group, offers vibration-based monitoring and diagnostic systems that help customers detect machinery faults early, reduce unplanned downtime, and extend asset lifespans. The company serves a range of sectors including energy, oil and gas, water, and industrial manufacturing.