BJERRINGBRO, Denmark - Grundfos has named Markus Brandstetter as its new chief technology officer (CTO). Brandstetter will take up his new position on Feb. 1, 2020, and will relocate to a home near Bjerringbro in the coming months.
An experienced technology leader and champion of digitalization, Brandstetter brings significant experience from senior roles in large industrial companies.
Brandstetter is coming to Grundfos from Bosch Buildings and Energy business sector, heading the operational strategy development with special focus on IoT and service-oriented business strategy. As CTO of the large energy supply solutions and commercial heating he has been innovating and transforming the System Solution Business at Bosch Thermotechnology. Markus has previously been the CEO at Bosch Industrial Boilers.
Brandstetter has held various other leadership positions within international groups like Siemens, Alcatel, and Bosch, receiving awards along the way for building and leading top-performing multinational teams.
As Grundfos new CTO, he will be the executive in charge of pioneering innovations that serves our customers all over the world. Markus strongly believes that shaping the future begins with an inspiring and clear vision, which sets the direction for empowered teams of talented and experienced people.
“I really look forward to welcoming Markus to Grundfos. With Markus, we take an important step into the new 2025 strategy. He will be a vital part of realizing our digital and technology ambitions. Markus comes with a strong track record as a leader and a lot of international experience in merging new technologies with engineering and business. He inspires others, has a nose for future possibilities, he is a pioneer, and he clearly buys into our other values and purpose to move the world in a more sustainable direction,” says Mads Nipper, Grundfos CEO.