Philipp Hoening
Co-founder & CEO @Smark
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WORK HISTORY
Co-founder & CEO @Smark
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Founded smark and built it into a leading player in retail robotics, combining deep-tech innovation with commercial execution.Responsible for all strategic and financial matters — including fundraising (€6M+), key customer relationships (e.g. EDEKA, ALDI SÜD, MIGROS), and the build-up of internal teams and processes.Led a team of over 30 employees across engineering, operations, and business functions. Oversaw the development of a fully integrated robotic system combining proprietary hardware and software (control, UX, BI). Gained hands-on experience in managing capital efficiency and steering the company through both growth and operational complexity.
EDUCATION
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering
ABOUT PHILIPP HOENING
Co-Founder & CEO at smark with 10 years of expertise in retail automation, customer experience optimization, and strategic sales. I develop scalable, end-to-end solutions that drive operational efficiency and elevate customer engagement. Known for strategic insights and hands-on execution, I help retail businesses explore impactful automation strategies while building strong partnerships to expand smark’s reach across the industry.
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