Jungheinrich
Dr. Tobias Harzer becomes Chief Automation Officer
The Supervisory Board of Jungheinrich has appointed Dr. Tobias Harzer (50) as the Group's new Board of Management member for Automation & Warehouse Equipment with effect from February 1, 2026. The appointment is for a period of three years.
The Automation & Warehouse Equipment division comprises all units and resources focusing on mobile robots, automated storage & retrieval systems (ASRS) and warehouse equipment. In recent years, Jungheinrich has made extensive investments in these areas and significantly expanded its technological and regional footprint in automation, particularly through acquisitions.
"Automation is a top strategic priority for Jungheinrich and opens up significant growth opportunities for the Group. Dr. Tobias Harzer is already responsible for this area as Senior Vice President and, with his extensive expertise, stands for the consistent further development of this important field of action of Strategy 2030+," says Kathrin Dahnke, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of Jungheinrich.
Dr. Harzer takes over the Automation & Warehouse Equipment division from Dr. Lars Brzoska, who has headed it on an interim basis as CEO since March 2025. With the appointment of Dr. Tobias Harzer, the Jungheinrich Board of Management will once again be expanded to five members.
Dr. Harzer has been Senior Vice President at Jungheinrich since April 2025 and is responsible for the Automation & Warehouse Equipment business unit with over 1,000 employees. In this role, he has initiated a comprehensive transformation programme that includes a new strategic direction, the reorganization of all units and consistent cost restructuring. Dr. Harzer previously held numerous management positions within the Jungheinrich Group. Before joining Jungheinrich, Dr. Harzer worked for the strategy consultancy Roland Berger for several years.
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