Markus Schmermund

Markus Schmermund has over 20 years of work experience with a focus on automation and intralogistics solutions. Markus currently holds the position of Vice President Product Management Automation & Intralogistics Solutions at KION Group since April 2021. Prior to this, they served as Vice President Automation & Intralogistics Solutions at Linde Material Handling from January 2019 to April 2021, and as Vice President Intralogistic Solutions from September 2017 to December 2018. Before joining Linde Material Handling, they worked at SSI SCHÄFER IT Solutions GmbH, where they held various roles including Vice President Enterprise Solutions from January 2017 to August 2017, Director Enterprise Solution in 2016, and Director Business Consultancy from February 2015 to August 2016. Prior to that, they were the owner of Markus Schmermund Business Advisor from November 2005 to December 2016. Markus also gained experience as Head of Operations Development at GLS General Logistics Systems B.V. from 2000 to 2003.

Markus Schmermund completed their education at Berufsakademie Lörrach from 1989 to 1992, earning a degree in Diplom Betriebswirt with a specialization in Logistik. Additionally, they attended GS Niederaula at some point during their education, although specific details regarding degree and field of study are not provided.