Marco Schmidt is a highly accomplished Chief Research Officer and former CTO at DöhlerGroup, a leading global producer and supplier of natural ingredients, ingredient systems, and integrated solutions for the food and beverage industry. He holds a Master's degree in Beverage and Brewing Technology from the Technische Universität München and a Master of Business and Engineering from Hochschule Anhalt.

With years of experience and expertise in the food and beverage industry, Marco has held key leadership positions at DöhlerGroup, including Global Head of Innovation Management, Head of Technical Customer Service, Head of Development & Application, Team Leader International Application, Team Leader Technical Marketing, and Team Leader Product Science. Prior to joining DöhlerGroup, he worked as a Brewer at Krombacher Brauerei Bernhard Schadeberg GmbH & Co. KG.

As the Chief Research Officer at DöhlerGroup, Marco is responsible for driving innovation and research across the organization, developing cutting-edge solutions and new products for customers. His extensive knowledge of the industry has made him a highly sought-after speaker at international conferences and events. With a dedication to excellence and a passion for developing innovative solutions, Marco has made significant contributions to the development of the food and beverage industry.