2016 CEO Power List
17 Frédéric Zielinski
GM, Swisslog Middle East LLC, Dubai
Year of establishment: 2015
Location of head office: Switzerland
Total employees: 2800 in the Swisslog Group globally
Number of years you have been with the company: 12
Swisslog as a member of the German automation company KUKA Group, which employs a strong focus on innovative solutions such as Industry 4.0, Smart Logistics and Big Data Technologies, and through this membership aims to introduce such technologies to companies operating in the Middle East. Through the integration of the latest warehouse automation technologies, as well as a variety of innovative services across all warehouse operations, Swisslogs Industry 4.0 solution portfolio is already considered a pioneer in future-proofing warehouse automation.
It was under the leadership of Frédéric Zielinski that Swisslog won its first Gulf region contract, a moment in his career he describes as extremely proud.
Developing a new market requires patience and hard work, but this was possible thanks to the support of the local team and local partners, as well as support from our headquarters, he says. Coupled with the ongoing growth of our business, I am most proud of the securing of major projects and the successful realisation of projects. The expansion of the team is another great achievement this year, he adds.
The aim for the next 12 months is to further expand the regional footprint, an important market for Swisslog Warehouse and Distribution Solutions. With many areas of business in the region performing well, the sector focus for the coming year will be concentrated on F&B, retail, 3PL and pharmaceutical.
