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Carsten Harnisch

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Senior Vice President Robotic Systems Development at KION Group
📍 Feldkirchen, Bavaria, Germany

Carsten Harnisch is an experienced technology executive and the Senior Vice President of Robotic Systems Development at KION Group. With a Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering, he leads over 400 engineers globally, focusing on intelligent automation, IoT, and robotics. His leadership has resulted in multiple IFOY awards for groundbreaking mobile robotic systems.

His career foundation was built as an officer in the German Federal Armed Forces, where he received comprehensive leadership and technical training. This early experience in a structured and demanding environment shaped his strategic approach to technology leadership and team empowerment in the corporate world.

Unique fact: He earned both his engineering degree and his Ph. D. from Helmut-Schmidt-Universität, the university of the German Federal Armed Forces.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
Senior Vice President Robotic Systems Development
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Feldkirchen, Bavaria, Germany
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Intelligent Automation
He leads a large division at KION focused on delivering intelligent automation platforms and award-winning robotic systems to a global market.
Robotic Systems
His core responsibility is leading KION's Robotic Systems Development, focusing on autonomous mobile robots, machine vision, and creating integrated, intelligent solutions.
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Career

Work history

5-2023
Senior Vice President Robotic Systems Development
KION Group
1-2020 - 5-2023
Managing Director KION Battery Systems GmbH (Joint Venture with BMZ)
KION Group
2-2019 - 5-2023
Vice President New Energy
KION Group
4-2015 - 2-2019
Vice President Energy and Drive Systems Division (Managing Director)
Jungheinrich AG
9-2014 - 4-2015
Vice President Quality and Environmental Management
Jungheinrich AG
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Media appearances

Innovative Robotic Truck Successfully Tested with ROSSMANN. Featured in KION Group – News & Stories
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Education
2019 - 2020
Education details unavailable
INSEAD
10-1996 - 10-2001
Phd Mechanical Engineering (Dr.-Ing.)
Helmut-Schmidt-Universität/Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg
8-1989 - 8-1993
Diplom-Ingenieurin (Dipl.Ing.)
Helmut-Schmidt-Universität/Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg
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