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.

Swisslog People Jens Schmale CEO

Jens Schmale

CEO Swisslog

Jens joined Swisslog in 2020 as Head of AutoStore Europe until he took on the role of CEO of Swisslog EMEA in September 2021. Prior to his time at Swisslog, Jens held several leading positions in the logistics sector. During his time at Swisslog he demonstrated his ability to successfully transform an international complex business, bringing different cultures closer together, and achieving financial growth. His extensive experience and unwavering commitment to our company's growth and cultural transformation led to his appointment as Swisslog CEO, starting January 2024.

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.