Swisslog Leadership Team
Swisslog is committed to creating automated intralogistics solutions that improve the lives of the people in our customers’ organizations and those they serve. The people behind Swisslog automation help us make that commitment a reality.
Jan Zuurbier
CEO (interim) Swisslog
With over 30 years of international leadership experience across the robotics, healthcare, telecommunications, and ICT sectors, Jan previously led the global robotics portfolio at KUKA Robotics and held senior roles at Swisslog Healthcare. He has also held commercial and operational leadership positions with industry leaders such as AT&T, Lucent Technologies, and more. Holding a degree in Physics from the University of Amsterdam and an MBA from NIMBAS/University of Bradford, Jan has lived and worked in the US, Middle East, China, and Europe. He now resides in the Netherlands with his family and enjoys padel, skiing, running, and serves as a board member at his local sports club.
Marianne Bäumle
CFO Swisslog
Marianne is a seasoned financial expert and strategic leader with over 20 years of international experience in finance, transformation, and digitalization. She has held multiple finance leadership roles, most recently overseeing Group Controlling at KUKA AG. Previously, she served as CFO and Interim General Manager at KUKA Systems China, driving operational improvements and leading a shared service initiative. Marianne holds a degree in International Business Management and has over a decade of experience in China. Fluent in German, English, and Chinese, she is passionate about transforming finance into a value-adding function and is a true international citizen.
Judeke Frederiks
Executive Vice President People & Organization
Judeke is a seasoned HR leader with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector, holding significant roles in the Netherlands, the US, and Switzerland, including her most recent position as HR leader for the commercial business at MSD across 32 European markets. She has passionately engaged in strategic areas such as Leadership Development, Talent Management, Change Management, and Diversity & Inclusion, while also leading initiatives in process simplification and HR system implementation. Judeke holds a Masters Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands and is passionate about fostering inclusive workplace cultures that empower diverse talent.
