Dr. Sascha J. Semmler

Dr. Sascha J. Semmler is a seasoned professional in engineering, product management, and innovation, currently serving as Partner and Managing Director Ventures at schwarzenberg.tech GmbH since September 2025. Prior experience includes significant leadership roles at IDEX Corporation from May 2023 to August 2025, where responsibilities encompassed Vice President of Product Management, Engineering, and Innovation for Water Infrastructure Inspection. Dr. Semmler held various senior positions at Continental from August 2002 to April 2023, including Head of Innovation for Autonomous Mobility and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. Academic credentials include a Dipl.-Ing. in Electrical and Control Engineering from Technische Universität Darmstadt, an ERASMUS Scholarship from the University of Surrey, and executive education from Duke University and Hult Ashridge.