Erkut Ekinci, MSc. is a seasoned professional in Information Technologies with over 15 years of experience. Currently serving as the Head of Information Technologies at HUGO BOSS since June 2010, Erkut has focused on Industry 4.0 technologies, including IoT, Robotics, Big Data Analytics, Augmented Reality, Simulation, and System Integrations. Prior experience includes a managerial role in Business Development at EBITECS from March 2009 to May 2010, where Erkut specialized in information system consultancy and pre-sales activities related to Business Intelligence and ERP processes. From May 1997 to March 2009, Erkut was a Senior Project Lead at Philip Morris International, overseeing the implementation of ERP and Business Intelligence systems across operations. Erkut holds a Master’s degree in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, both from Hacettepe University.