Swisslog introduces new leadership line-up around CEO Antonio Trioschi

The EMEA region is a key market within Swisslog’s global reach, and Jens Schmale will endeavor to ensure the company's continued success in the region. Commenting on his appointment, Schmale said: “I am delighted to take over the role as Head of EMEA, and I am looking forward to expanding our roadmap within this highly dynamic market while developing new and existing customer relationships. I am fully committed to driving supply chain innovation through robotic and data-driven solutions.”

Based in the company’s Dortmund office, Schmale is set to further strengthen Swisslog’s market position within countries across the EMEA region. Trioschi continues: “We are pleased to have Jens Schmale on board as the new Head of EMEA. With his wealth of expertise in leadership and customer engagement skills, I am certain he will play a leading role in supporting the future growth of Swisslog."

Markus Kirchhoff succeeds Schmale as Head of Swisslog AutoStore Europe, bringing many years of industry management experience to the role. CEO Antonio Trioschi adds: “We’re pleased to welcome Markus Kirchhoff on board to lead the European AutoStore business unit, and I am confident in his ability to cultivate our experience in this popular good-to-person technology."

Swisslog’s strategy aims to deliver forward-thinking solutions based on a modular system of intralogistics technology that fulfil customer demands. A long list of references prove businesses are convinced of the quality solutions and service delivered by Swisslog across EMEA and beyond. These include XPO Logistics – a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, dm-drogerie markt – Europe's top-earning drugstore chain, Brack.ch – online retailer from Switzerland, ASDA – UK supermarket chain, Varner – textile retailer from Norway, IMA – packaging specialist from Italy, and Arvato – logistics services provider.