Chief Technology Officer – Robotics, AI & Digital Transformation / Chief Technology Officer – Robotics, AI & Digital Transformation

Position Summary

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will spearhead the company's overall technology strategy and capability development, focusing on robotics, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, digital infrastructure, and enterprise digital transformation solutions.

The CTO will ensure alignment of the company's technology strategy with the needs of the Swiss and European markets, and will lead the development of a robust ecosystem encompassing robotics and technology products, suppliers, partners, and solutions.

This position blends senior technology leadership with product and technology evaluation, international supplier management, strategic customer engagement, solution development, and commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's overall technology strategy and long-term roadmap.
• Build technology capabilities across robotics, AI, cloud computing, digital infrastructure, and enterprise digital transformation.
• Lead and develop technology and solution teams.
• Evaluate robotics products, technology platforms, and integrated solutions for the Swiss and European markets.
• Manage technology evaluation, product selection, supplier qualification, and solution integration.
• Oversee Swiss, European, Chinese, and other international technology suppliers and strategic partners.
• Lead technical due diligence, product evaluation, technology selection, and technical/commercial negotiations.
• Identify robotics applications across various sectors including manufacturing, logistics, retail, energy, security, utilities, research, and education.
• Drive solutions from proof of concept and pilot implementation to commercialization and large-scale deployment.
• Integrate robotics with AI, computer vision, cloud platforms, data systems, enterprise applications, and existing automation equipment.
• Engage with large enterprises, government organizations, research institutions, and strategic customers at senior technical and executive levels.
• Lead customer requirements analysis, technical consulting, demonstrations, solution design, and tender support.
• Develop the company's technology partner ecosystem.
• Establish standards for presales, delivery, training, and after-sales technical support.
• Coordinate technology, sales, project delivery, suppliers, and strategic partners.
• Lead major technology decisions and ensure the successful implementation of strategic projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Robotics, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, ICT, or a related technical/engineering discipline.
• A Master's or PhD degree is a plus.
• At least 15 years of professional experience in robotics, automation, AI, ICT, cloud computing, enterprise solutions, or digital transformation.
• A minimum of 8 years experience leading technology teams or cross-functional technology organizations.
• Experience in roles such as CTO, VP Engineering, Head of Technology, Technology Director, Chief Architect, Head of Solutions, or Regional Technology Lead, or a similar senior technology leadership position is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge in one or more areas of robotics and intelligent automation.
• Experience with robotics hardware, perception, computer vision, navigation, robotics software/middleware, AI/machine learning, manipulation, or embodied intelligence.
• Proven experience across the technology and solution lifecycle from technical evaluation and supplier selection to customer validation, commercialization, and large-scale deployment.
• Experience advising large enterprises, government organizations, research institutions, or strategic customers.
• Experience managing international technology suppliers and partners.
• Familiarity with Swiss and/or European B2B technology markets is a plus.
• Understanding of European product safety, data protection, cybersecurity, and technology compliance requirements.
• Fluent professional proficiency in English.
• Professional working proficiency in Mandarin Chinese.
• German language skills are a bonus.

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