Markus Krug is the Director of IT Infrastructure at AIXTRON SE, where he specializes in the strategic alignment of global IT systems with business objectives. A Certified IT Business Engineer, he focuses on hybrid-cloud transformation, operational excellence, and value-driven cost optimization.
Outside of his technology leadership role, Markus is deeply committed to civic duties. He serves his community as an honorary judge in criminal proceedings at the Aachen Regional Court and contributes to professional standards as part of the IHK Aachen examination board.
Unique fact: He holds a position as an honorary judge, giving him an equal vote alongside professional judges in court verdicts.
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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Director IT Infrastructure
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Herzogenrath, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Personality Overview
How Markus shows up
Precise
ROI Driven
Information Seeker
They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions. They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features.
Priorities
Topics Markus cares about
IT Governance & Compliance
He leads efforts in achieving ISO 27001 certification and NIS2 compliance, frequently discussing the strategic importance of navigating complex regulatory frameworks.
Cybersecurity & Resilience
His focus includes building robust Business Continuity Management (BCM) and analyzing emerging security risks from AI and quantum computing to ensure organizational resilience.
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Career
Work history
9-2025
Director IT Infrastructure
AIXTRON SE
2-2024 - 9-2025
Senior Department Manager IT Infrastructure
AIXTRON SE
7-2022 - 2-2024
Department Manager IT Infrastructure
AIXTRON SE
1-2019 - 12-2023
Ehrenamtlicher Richter / Schöffe in Strafsachen
Landgericht Aachen
1-2019 - 6-2022
IT Business Partner / Product Owner & Solution Architect
Die Grünenthal Gruppe
In the press
Media appearances
Markus Krug – AIXTRON SE (personal website). Featured in krug-markus.de
Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.
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