Schmitz Cargobull appoints a new Head of Product Line Digital Services

Dr. Cafer Ince has been appointed Head of Product Line Digital Services at Schmitz Cargobull, starting January 1, 2025.

Vreden, Germany – Schmitz Cargobull AG., a trailer manufacturer, has appointed Dr. Cafer Ince as the new Head of Product Line Digital Services, effective January 1, 2025. In this expanded role, Dr. Ince will oversee operations at the company's subsidiaries, Cargobull Telematics GmbH and KUBIKx. He takes over from Nikolaos Keramopoulos, who has decided to leave the company by his own request. Dr. Ince's appointment marks a significant milestone in the company’s continued focus on digital innovation and connected services.

Having joined Schmitz Cargobull in January 2024 as Head of E/E (Electrics/Electronics) Systems, Dr. Ince brings extensive expertise in digital technologies and data-driven services to his new position. His deep knowledge in electrics, electronics, and digital innovations makes him an ideal fit to lead the company’s digital services strategy. Dr. Ince will continue to report directly to Marnix Lannoije, the company’s Chief Technical Officer, in his new role.

Mr. Marnix Lannoije, Chief Technical Officer, said, “We are delighted to have Dr. Ince take on this responsibility within the company. 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.”

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.