Martin Gebhardt

Martin Gebhardt, currently serving as Vice President of Global Research & Development at Ottobock since October 2024, has extensive experience in the automotive and defense industries. Prior to this role, Martin held the position of Senior Vice President for Chassis Systems & Engineering Support at IAV, where significant leadership was demonstrated over a team of 320 chassis engineers and 65 engineering support employees, focusing on strategic development and project success. Martin's previous roles include Project Manager for Manufacturing Coordination at Bosch and Head of Aviation Maintenance at Bundeswehr. With educational credentials including an MBA in Environmental and Quality Management Systems and a Diplom-Ingenieur in Computer Engineering, Martin combines technical expertise with management acumen in the fields of automotive systems, aviation maintenance, and research development.