Martin Stefan is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in digitalization and Industry 4.0 initiatives, currently serving as Senior Director of Worldwide Digitalization & Factory 4.0 at Flex since August 2017. In this role, Martin leads the establishment of global standards for software development across over 100 sites and integrates industry standards into manufacturing systems. Previous positions include Director of Worldwide Digitalization & Factory 4.0 and Director of Factory Integration, where Martin focused on advancing 4th industrial revolution technologies and driving technological transformation. Martin also held key IT management positions at Barmherzige Brüder Carinthia and AMSC, where responsibilities included overseeing IT operations and implementing ERP systems. Martin’s educational background includes a Master's degree in Media and Communications Science from Universität Klagenfurt.