A recent executive appointment is expected to bolster Schmitz Cargobull’s digital services strategy.
Dr Cafer Ince assumed the role of Head of Product Line Digital Services for Schmitz Cargobull on 1 January 2025.
As part of his new position, Dr Ince is also in charge of operations at the Schmitz Cargobull subsidiaries Cargobull Telematics GmbH and KUBIKx. He is taking over from Nikolaos Keramopoulos, who is leaving the company at his own request.
Dr Ince has been at Schmitz Cargobull since January 2024, when he joined as Head of E/E (Electrics/Electronics) Systems. He will continue to report to Marnix Lannoije, Chief Technical Officer, in his new role.
“We are delighted to have Dr Ince take on this responsibility within the company,” said Lannoije.
“With his extensive experience in the fields of E/E, digital innovations, connected systems and data-driven services, he will make an important contribution to enhancing our practical and efficient digital services.
“His flair for ground-breaking developments will help us to expand our role as an industry leader.”
Dr Ince said: “I am embracing the exciting challenge of shaping Schmitz Cargobull’s digital services strategy, supported by a highly motivated team, and helping the company to achieve its ambitious goals.”
After studying precision engineering, Dr Ince began his career at Robert Bosch GmbH in Stuttgart-Schwieberdingen, in 2005. In a range of management roles, he has also gained international experience in countries such as England, Japan, China, the Philippines, Turkey and the USA. Before joining Schmitz Cargobull, he was Vice President for the Business Chief Digital Office Mobility Solutions.
During his working career, he also studied for a PhD in Business Management at Bamberg University, graduating with the title ‘Dr rer. pol’.
Birger Queckenstedt, who used to run E/E Systems Engineering alongside Dr Ince, will now be solely responsible for the department.