Julian Hafner

Senior Director, Verticals, EMEA at HAI ROBOTICS

Julian Hafner has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. From 2022 to present, they serve as the Senior Director of Global Business Development, 3PL & Grocery at HAI ROBOTICS, where they promote their autonomous case-handling robot solution for warehouse automation. Prior to that, from 2020 to 2022, they worked as the Business Development Manager for EMEA & APAC at Locus Robotics, assisting retailers and 3PL businesses in optimizing their piece picking processes using robot-as-a-service technology.

Before entering the robotics industry, Julian held various roles at FedEx Express. From 2019 to 2020, they served as a Business Development Account Executive, managing large-scale projects, acquiring new customers, and analyzing supply chain requirements. Julian also achieved revenue targets and provided key account management during their role as an Account Executive from 2018 to 2019.

Julian's earlier experiences include working at Voith Digital Solutions, Würth Group, Schenck Shanghai Machinery Corporation Limited, and founding their own company, Gastro Event & Catering Hafner Pty. Ltd. These roles provided him with experience in e-business platforms, cost control and process optimization, business development, and entrepreneurial skills.

Overall, Julian Hafner has a strong background in business development, project management, and optimizing operational processes in various industries, including robotics, logistics, and catering.

Julian Hafner has an education history in the field of International Business Management. Julian attended Aalen University, where they pursued studies in International Business Management. Julian also studied at Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico for the same field. Additionally, Julian has obtained certifications in Microsoft Office Specialist - Excel from Microsoft and a TOEIC Certificate C1 from the TOEIC® Program.

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Timeline

  • Senior Director, Verticals, EMEA

    January 1, 2024 - present

  • Senior Director, Global Business Development, 3PL & Grocery

    November, 2022