Erik Wirsing

Erik Wirsing has accumulated over 20 years of experience at DB Schenker, progressing through various roles to his current position as Vice President Global Innovation, where he oversees the global innovation division and directly reports to the Chief Digital Officer.

His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Logistik-, Material- und Beschaffungsketten-Management with a solid 2.0 GPA from Hessische Berufsakademie BA and a Betriebswirt (VWA) with an impressive 1.3 GPA from Hessische Verwaltungs- und Wirtschafts-Akademie.

Throughout his career, Erik has held key positions such as SVP IT-Architecture/Cross-Functional Services, SVP Innovation, SVP System Development, Team leader Corporate System Development, and Project manager at Corporate System Development at DB Schenker.

His responsibilities involve being at the forefront of innovation trends, leading research and development initiatives, fostering start-up partnerships, and heading the DB Schenker Lab.

With a strong foundation in logistics, material, and supply chain management, Erik Wirsing brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to drive innovation within the organization.