Florian Helferich

Florian Helferich currently serves as the Senior Director Industry Group Automotive at SICK since May 2024 and has held the position of Global Industry Manager. Prior to this, Florian spent over a decade at Continental, where significant roles included Head of Manufacturing Processes and Solutions & Digitalization in Business Area UX, Head of Equipment Standards, and Manager Operations International within Business Unit ID. Responsibilities included global leadership in manufacturing processes, standardization, and digitalization initiatives. Earlier in Florian's career, experience was gained in plant industrial engineering, operations management, and project coordination across various international locations. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Business Administration & Engineering from the University of Kassel and a Diplom-Wirtschaftsingenieur from the same institution, complemented by studies at the University of the Sunshine Coast.