Sven Markert
Head of Supply Chain and Logistics Smart Infrastructure Siemens AG
ABOUT THE WINNER
“Don’t wait for change. Be the reason it happens.”
Bringing together 30 years of experience in Supply Chain and beyond, Sven Markert actively shapes the Supply Chain of the Future, driven by a clear focus on people, technology, and process excellence.
Sven challenges the status quo, treating customer satisfaction and sustainability as goals to continuously improve, not boxes to check. His ability to combine strategic thinking with real impact is reflected in the milestones and recognitions he’s earned along the way.
Congratulations, Sven Markert!
Case Study Highlights
Sven Markert is driving Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s supply chain into a future defined by intelligent automation and human-centered leadership. A key achievement is the “Will platform,” an AI-powered warehouse tool that streamlines operations, enhances forecasting, and improves customer service by turning complexity into clarity.
Beyond technology, Sven’s approach is rooted in trust and empowerment. He prioritizes people over systems, building structures that support decentralized decision-making and a culture of ownership. His robust risk management framework integrates product design and predictive analysis to ensure resilience in a dynamic world.
Sven’s leadership mantra “people, purpose, and innovation at the core” guides initiatives like reverse mentoring, where Gen Z talents and senior leaders learn from one another. He believes leadership is a collective endeavor and that inclusion is a mindset that shapes high-performing teams.
He credits his team of over 4,000 logistics professionals for this recognition, calling transformation a “shared success.” Through programs like reverse mentoring and daily collaboration, his team brings vision to life with passion and purpose across Siemens’ global supply chain.
