Dr. Kerstin Höfle

VP R&D and Product Management

Dr. Kerstin Höfle, VP R&D and Product Management at Körber Supply Chain Automation, is responsible for defining and managing the automation portfolio and driving innovation, especially in the field of robotics. Her personal goal is to create the supply chain of the future, this is why she always follows a comprehensive approach in her daily work and encourages her team to follow an open, collaborative culture and think outside the box. Kerstin holds a diploma in economics and engineering and finished her PhD at the Institute of Supply Chain Management at the University of St.Gallen, Switzerland.

In 2018, Dr. Höfle joined Körber as the Head of Technology, and since the beginning of 2021, she has served as the VP of R&D and Product Management at Körber Supply Chain. In her current role, she is accountable for the automation product portfolio, as well as research and development. Innovation is a crucial aspect of her work, which she emphasizes in both market trends and emerging technological advancements. Additionally, she and her team champion and propel new ideas within the organization.