Markus Schmid

Markus Schmid is an experienced engineering manager currently serving as the Head of Advanced Development at Festool, where they manage a multidisciplinary team focused on new technology for the next generation of power tools. They possess a strong background in new product development and technology implementation, reflected in their prior roles at Festool, including Project Manager and Head of Safety Technologies. Markus holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Engineering in Medical/Mechatronics Engineering, both from the University of Stuttgart. Earlier in their career, they contributed to companies such as Festo, Bosch Rexroth, and HARTMANN GROUP, gaining valuable insights into product and technology development.