Michael Stietz
Executive Vice President Operations @Körber Technologies
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WORK HISTORY
Executive Vice President Operations @Körber Technologies
Hamburg, DE
As EVP Operations and Authorized Officer, I lead global Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain across Körber Technologies’ international footprint, covering our factories in Pécs, Kuala Lumpur, Treviso, Richmond, and Hamburg. With responsibility for a multi‑site, multi‑technology industrial operations network, I drive scalable performance, resilience, and profitable growth.Key Responsibilities & ImpactStrategic Leadership & P&L Impact: Shape and execute the global Operations strategy aligned with the overarching Technologies agenda, strengthening efficiency, quality, delivery performance, and value creation across our global portfolio.Operational Excellence & Management Systems: Lead our Management Systems and K.Excellence teams to establish a culture of continuous improvement, data‑driven performance, Lean/Six Sigma standards, and operational discipline.Global Production & Supply Chain Performance: Drive end‑to‑end performance improvements spanning production, procurement, inventory, quality, logistics, and supplier management — ensuring scalable and resilient global operations.Digital & AI‑Driven Transformation:Implement digital initiatives and AI‑supported use cases (e.g, predictive maintenance, smart planning) to modernize operations and enhance speed, transparency, and decision making.Cross‑Functional Value Creation:Partner closely with Business Area leadership, Technology units, and Corporate Functions to align operational performance with customer value, product roadmaps, and strategic growth priorities.People & Culture:Build a high‑performance culture centered on empowerment, accountability, and entrepreneurial drive — enabling teams across all sites to deliver measurable improvements in safety, productivity, and customer impact.
EDUCATION
EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht
Leadership and Procurement - Executive Education
ESMT Berlin
Leading Digital Transformation - Executive Education
University of St.Gallen
Entrepreneurship - Executive Education
Harvard Law School
3D Negotiation - Executive Education
Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society
Diplom-Wirtschaftsingenieur / Economics
HAWK - University of Applied Science and Arts
Diplom-Bauingenieur / Civil Engineering
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
The Emerging COO - Driving Innovation and Operational Excellence , Operations Management and Supervision
ABOUT MICHAEL STIETZ
As Executive Vice President Operations and Authorized Officer at Körber Technologies, I shape and lead the global Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain agenda for a multi‑business portfolio with full P&L ownership.Over more than 20 years across end‑to‑end value chains, I build resilient organizations that combine Operational Excellence, digital innovation, and strategic clarity to deliver profitable growth and measurable customer outcomes.Körber’s Business Area Technologies enables customers to master the transformation of modern industrial production. Beyond standalone products, we deliver integrated, scalable ecosystems across automation, digitalization, intelligent machinery, software, and services—turning strategy into factory‑level performance along entire value streams.At the center of my leadership is a belief in empowered, accountable teams and transparent, collaborative execution. I have led global transformations, modernized production networks, and scaled future‑ready operating models—leveraging data, analytics, and AI (from predictive maintenance and intelligent quality to advanced planning & scheduling) to accelerate time‑to‑value.Previously, as Chief Procurement Officer, I owned a multi‑billion‑euro spend and drove category strategies, supplier risk resilience, cost/value engineering, working‑capital impact, and ESG compliance—partnering across functions to convert supply chains into competitive advantage.What drives me: creating organizations where people, technology, and strategy align to deliver exceptional value - at scale and sustainably.
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