Marc Schaad

Marc Schaad is an accomplished leader in technology and innovation, currently serving as Group CEO and Chief Technology Officer at Kistler Group since November 2010. With extensive experience overseeing global teams and developing technology platforms, Marc has founded the Kistler Innovation Lab and led strategic initiatives to enhance corporate alignment and accelerated growth. Prior to Kistler, Marc held key positions including Member of the Board of Directors at ERNI, Chief Technology Officer at Itema Group, Vice President at Schindler Aufzüge AG, and General Manager at SSM Stähle Eltex GmbH. An engineering graduate from ETH Zürich, Marc has a strong background in R&D and project management, consistently driving technological advancements in various sectors, particularly in textile machinery and sensor technology.