Marco Ludwig

Marco Ludwig is a highly energetic and quick-thinking CEO with a diverse background including experience as a former military pilot, CrossFit enthusiast, investment banker, strategy consultant at KPMG, and general manager for manufacturing companies.

He approaches problem-solving with a fresh perspective, delving deep into multiple viewpoints to make informed decisions. Marco is known for creating successful joint-ventures (JVs) to explore new products and markets.

Notable achievements include tripling North American sales and improving profitability at Schluter Systems, transforming the Tridonic division at Zumtobel into a market leader in SSL/LED components, and contributing to the development of a $500 million butyl-rubber plant in Singapore for Lanxess during his tenure at KPMG Consulting.

Marco's educational background includes executive education in Negotiation Strategies and Pricing Analytics from Columbia Business School, a Master's degree in Economics & Finance from Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, and a Bachelor's degree in Business and Economics from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg.

He has held key positions such as Chief Executive Officer (CEO North America) & President at Schluter Systems, Chief Commercial Officer & Member of the US Board at Zumtobel Lighting, Head of Special Projects at Zumtobel Group, and Strategy/Top Management Consultant at KPMG Deutschland. Marco has also served in various roles and organizations as a graduate student, investment banker, and military pilot.