Chief Technology Officer – Robotics, AI & Digital Transformation

Position Summary

The individual will be responsible for the overall technology strategy and the capability development of the company, focusing on robotics, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, digital infrastructure, and digital transformation solutions. This role requires aligning the technology strategy with the requirements of the Swiss and European markets while leading the development of a robust ecosystem that includes products, suppliers, partners, and solutions.

The role blends senior technology leadership with product and technology evaluations, international supplier management, strategic customer engagement, solution development, and commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an overall technology strategy and long-term technology roadmap.
• Build capabilities across robotics, AI, cloud computing, digital infrastructure, and digital transformation.
• Lead and develop technology and solution teams.
• Evaluate robotics products, technology platforms, and integrated solutions suited for the Swiss and European markets.
• Manage technology evaluation, product selection, supplier qualification, and solution integration.
• Oversee relationships with Swiss, European, Chinese, and other international technology suppliers and strategic partners.
• Conduct technical due diligence, product evaluations, technology selections, and technical/commercial negotiations.
• Identify robotics applications in various sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, retail, energy, security, utilities, research, and education.
• Drive solutions from proof of concept and pilot implementation to commercialization and large-scale deployment.
• Integrate robotics with AI, computer vision, cloud platforms, data systems, enterprise applications, and existing automation equipment.
• Engage with large enterprises, government organizations, research institutions, and strategic customers at senior technical and executive levels.
• Lead customer requirements analysis, technical consulting, demonstrations, solution design, proof of concepts, and tender support.
• Develop the company's technology partner ecosystem.
• Establish standards for presales, delivery, training, and after-sales technical support.
• Coordinate technology, sales, project delivery, suppliers, and strategic partners.
• Make major technology decisions and ensure successful implementation of strategic projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Robotics, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, ICT, or a related technical/engineering discipline.
• A Master's or PhD degree is advantageous.
• At least 15 years of professional experience in robotics, automation, AI, ICT, cloud computing, enterprise solutions, or digital transformation.
• Minimum of 8 years leading technology teams or cross-functional technology organizations.
• Experience in senior technology leadership roles such as CTO, VP Engineering, Head of Technology, Technology Director, Chief Architect, or Regional Technology Lead is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge in one or more areas of robotics and intelligent automation.
• Experience in robotics hardware, perception, computer vision, navigation, robotics software/middleware, AI/machine learning, manipulation, or embodied intelligence.
• Proven experience throughout the technology and solution lifecycle from technical evaluation to large-scale deployment.
• Experience advising large enterprises, government organizations, or strategic customers.
• Expertise in managing international technology suppliers and partners.
• Experience in the Swiss and/or European B2B technology markets is beneficial.
• Understanding of European product safety, data protection, cybersecurity, and technology compliance requirements.
• Fluent professional English; proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is required.
• German language skills are advantageous.