Robert Hardt is an experienced industry leader with a successful track record of innovation, creating value-adding networks and growing businesses. Hardt brings a wealth of knowledge to his leadership roles, thanks to his diverse educational background in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication, and Power Electronics, among others.

Through his tenure at Siemens Canada, Robert Hardt served in several key leadership roles, which included President & CEO and Chair of the Board of Directors, Senior Vice President Industry Sector, Vice President Industrial Solutions and Services, Vice President, Cargo Logistics, and Project Head for the Special Project Support Function Optimization Industrial Solutions Division, among other key roles.

As General Partner of Catalyst at Next47, Hardt is committed to developing out-of-the-box business models that harness innovation and empower multi-cultural team leadership. He is also noted for his expertise in public speaking, people development, and account management, making him an asset to businesses looking to scale and thrive in today's global marketplace.