Dr. Gerd Schmidt is a highly accomplished and experienced engineering professional with a strong passion for quality and continuous improvement. He holds several degrees, including a Dipl.-Ing. in Engineering, an advanced technical college qualification, and a PhD in Human Biologies with summa cum laude distinction. With over two decades of experience leading quality teams in various organizations, Dr. Schmidt has honed his expertise in quality and technology, reliability, car line team, and quality engineering specifically in the healthcare, automotive, and manufacturing industries.

Dr. Schmidt's professional journey commenced with fulfilling several senior leadership roles at Adam Opel AG, ultimately leading to his appointment as Vice President of Reliabitlity & Car Line Team. He went on to serve as Senior Vice President of Quality & Technology at Siemens Healthcare and later as Executive Vice President Head of Corporate Quality at Schindler Group. Presently, Dr. Schmidt serves as Group Vice President and Head of Quality & Continuous Improvement, Power Grids Business at ABB.

With a wealth of experience and expertise in his field, Dr. Schmidt is a sought-after authority in industrial engineering, technology, and quality control. He has built his reputation on driving solutions that help organizations sustainably improve their quality operations and meet their strategic goals. Dr. Schmidt is an exceptional communicator, mentor, and go-to industry expert who has published several papers in peer-reviewed journals.