Burkhard Duemler

Director Program & Projects IT Innovation at Adidas

Burkhard Duemler's work experience spans across various companies and roles. Burkhard started their career as a Software Developer at Siemens in 2001 and later became a Project Leader for software components. In 2004, they became a System Architect at Siemens, where they were responsible for creating an architecture that would meet the requirements for next-generation mobile phones.

In 2005, Duemler joined BenQ Poland as a Project Leader for UMTS phones, leading an international project organization with over 100 developers. A year later, they became a Senior Manager, increasing the size of the department from 25 to 60 employees.

In 2007, Duemler joined Siemens Healthcare as a Senior Software Developer and later became a Technical Program Manager, responsible for coordinating activities and decision-making between various groups within the company.

In 2012, Duemler joined adidas as a Program Lead for Software Development, and later became the Director of Development for Digital Sports, focusing on innovative ways to enhance the athlete's performance through mobile and device experiences. In 2015, they became the Director of Program & Projects for IT Innovation at adidas, leading research projects and exploring new business models based on data.

Overall, Duemler has extensive experience in software development, project management, and leadership roles in both the healthcare and sports industries.

Burkhard Duemler received a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in computer science from The University of Freiburg, completing their education in 2001.

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Nuremberg, Germany

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Adidas designs and manufactures shoes, clothing and accessories for athletes, and more recently, Adidas has added a lifestyle category to the brand. They are the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe, headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, and they are the second largest in the space globally after Nike. Adidas employs more than 59,000 people worldwide. Adidas is guided by their purpose, ‘through sport, we have the power to change lives. Everything they do is rooted in sport - the way the company is run, how it works with partners, how it creates products, and how it engages with consumers. Adidas aims to to include and unite people in sport, and to create a more sustainable world as they strive to expand the limits of human possibilities. Some of Adidas’ best know brands include, among others, Ultraboost, NMD, and Superstar for footwear, and franchises such as the MyShelter Jacket, the Tiro Pant, and the Z.N.E. Hoodie for apparel. Adidas also prides itself on innovation, recently commercializing successes like Predator Freak Vegan, a 100% vegan football boot, and Adizero Adios Pro 2, a high-performance running shoe that has been worn in the breaking of six world records.