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Markus Sontheimer

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CIO - Member Executive Committee at Brenntag
📍 Stuttgart Region, Germany

Markus Sontheimer is the CIO at Brenntag, driving digital and AI-based transformation. With over 25 years of experience at companies like DB Schenker, Deutsche Bank, and Mercedes Benz, he is a recognized thought leader in creating business value through technology. Colleagues describe him as a dynamic, engaging, and empathetic leader.

Originally from Friedrichshafen, Markus earned a degree in industrial engineering from Esslingen University of Applied Sciences. He currently lives with his family in Stuttgart, Germany.

Unique fact: Markus was named "CIO of the year 2020" and received the "Transformation of Work Award" for his innovative work.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
CIO - Member Executive Committee
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Stuttgart Region, Germany
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AI Transformation
He is focused on leveraging AI and digital value creation to prepare organizations for the future, a central theme in his current role and thought leadership posts.
AI in Decision-Making
He recently highlighted that the biggest gap for businesses in AI is not technology, but the ability to integrate AI agents into core business decisions and operating models.
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Career

Work history

2-2026
CIO - Member Executive Committee
Brenntag
1-2026
Mitglied des Beirats
Alois Müller GmbH
11-2025 - 1-2026
Senior Advisor
Horváth
3-2025 - 2-2026
CEO and Founder
Sontheimer + Partners
3-2023 - 12-2024
Senior Executive Advisor
CVC
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Education
9-2018 - 9-2018
Innovative Technology Leader
Stanford University Graduate School of Education
1-2023 - 3-2024
High Performance Board Member Program
IESE Business School
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