IFR
New Vice President elected
Marina Bill has been appointed as the new Vice President of the International Federation of Robotics with immediate effect. She represents the IFR together with IFR President Milton Guerry.
The IFR Executive Board elected Marina Bill as IFR Vice President after Klaus König stepped down from his positions at the IFR. Marina Bill is Global Head of Marketing and Sales Robotics at ABB, a member of the IFR Executive Board and current Chair of the Robot Suppliers Committee.
"There has never been a more exciting time in our industry than now," said Ms. Bill following her election. "We are in a time of unprecedented change, both in terms of robotization itself and the rapid acceleration and adaptation of its use across a wide range of industries. I am delighted to be able to help shape this transformation through the IFR."
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