Fruitcore robotics
Management expanded to include CSO and COO
Fruitcore robotics has expanded its management team: Fabian Kienzler becomes Chief Sales Officer (CSO) and Johannes Füßl takes over the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO).
"Thanks to the addition of Fabian Kienzler and Johannes Füßl's in-depth practical expertise, we can realize our vision of automating any production environment quickly and easily even more consistently," says Jens Riegger, co-founder and CEO of Fruitcore robotics. "We want to pave the way for our customers to achieve cost-effective automation that relies on intuitive access and practical AI robotics."
As Chief Sales Officer, Fabian Kienzler is responsible for global marketing and sales strategy. He has many years of management experience in industrial technology and previously held management positions at the global high-tech group Barnes and its Swiss subsidiary Priamus System Technologies. In addition to technical sales for Barnes' Controls division, he was also responsible for product and portfolio management.
"Fruitcore robotics has managed to combine robotics and AI in such a way that companies can automate efficiently, safely and economically. I look forward to taking this approach even further into the European industry," emphasizes Kienzler.
As COO, Johannes Füßl is responsible for overall operational management. Füßl has been part of Fruitcore since it was founded in 2017 and is familiar with all processes. He has in-depth knowledge of hardware development and industrial production, including complex supply chains. Prior to his appointment as COO, he was already in charge of Purchasing, Research and Development and Production.
Strategic priorities
Fruitcore robotics intends to strengthen its growth in the DACH region and other European countries with the expanded management team. The plan is to expand AI-supported robotics, which is geared towards the needs of industrial users and impresses with its cost-effectiveness and safety. At the same time, the holistic automation concept will be expanded with ready-to-use complete solutions based on the well-known 'Horst' robots.
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