Robotics
10 CIOs in Robotics
These ten executives currently hold the chief information officer title at robotics companies, including firms working on industrial, humanoid, home cleaning and supply chain robotics. A reader can learn how chief information officers approach planning, reporting and capital decisions in robotics businesses.
Professionals to explore
01—10Chris Groenewegen
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer at Kuka Group · KUKA
Chief Information Officer at Kuka Group since November 2024; the profile describes KUKA as a supplier of intelligent robotics, plant and systems engineering and lists it as an Automation Machinery Manufacturing company. Chris also held Chief Information Officer (2023–2024) and Head of Global Business Systems (Sr Director) (2019–2023) at Lumileds.
Dan Inbar
LinkedInExperience: SVP, Chief Information Officer · Symbotic
SVP, Chief Information Officer at Symbotic since December 2024; the profile describes Symbotic's AI-powered robotic technology platform as changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Dan also held Chief Information Officer at iRobot (2022–2024) and Vice President, Cloud and Technology Solutions at BJ's Wholesale Club (2018–2022).
Fred Lasdon
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · Olympus Robotics
Chief Information Officer at Olympus Robotics since July 2006, a C-level role in the Engineering and Technical department according to the profile, which shows the role at more than 20 years. Fred also held Chief Engineer at Rapid Flux Innovations (1999–2006) and Software Developer at America Online (1996–1999).
Ilya Zelikin
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · RRS - Retail Robotics Solutions
Chief Information Officer at RRS - Retail Robotics Solutions since August 2022, a C-level role in the Engineering and Technical department according to the profile, which lists the company as a Software Development company. The profile also lists Ilya as Information Technology Manager at Advantage Kazakhstan Ltd from 2017 and System Engineer at Schneider Electric (2010–2017).
Jan Drömer
LinkedInExperience: CIO · ek robotics – a NEURA brand
CIO at ek robotics – a NEURA brand since April 2017, a C-level role in General Management according to the profile, which lists ek robotics as an Automation Machinery Manufacturing company and a manufacturer. Jan also held Head of Development & Operations at GlobeFuel Systems & Services GmbH (2013–2014) and Manager Information Systems at AFS Aviation Fuel Services GmbH (2008–2012).
John Salama
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · Kraken Robotics
Chief Information Officer at Kraken Robotics since April 2026, after SVP Software, IT & IS there (2025–2026); the profile describes Kraken Robotics as a marine technology company providing subsea sensors. John also held Chief Business Officer at Borderless AI (2022–2025) and VP, Global Technology at G Adventures (2011–2022).
Marshal Shi
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · August Robotics
Chief Information Officer at August Robotics since August 2022, after Lead Software Engineer there (2018–2022); the profile lists August Robotics as a Robotics Engineering company. Marshal also held Co-Founder & CEO at MotivEdge (2021–2023) and Senior Software Engineer at Magnetic Asia Ltd (2016–2018).
Ravi Maganti
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer Enterprise IT · iRobot
Chief Information Officer Enterprise IT at iRobot since April 2025, after Director, Enterprise Systems and Solutions Architecture there (2021–2025); the profile describes iRobot as a company that offers robot vacuums and mops. Ravi also held IT Director at Arcosa Inc. (2018–2021) and Director of Technology at JCPenney (2010–2018).
Tim Schmiedl
LinkedInExperience: Co-Founder and Chief Information Officer (CIO) · fruitcore robotics
Co-Founder and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at fruitcore robotics since January 2021, leading software, AI and technology according to the headline, which describes the company's work on an industrial humanoid. At the same company Tim also held Co-Founder and Head Of Research And Development (2019–2021) and Co-Founder, Software Architect (2016–2019).
Yiannis Levantis
LinkedInExperience: CIO · Humanoid
CIO at Humanoid since September 2025; the profile lists Humanoid as a Robotics Engineering company founded in 2024 and headquartered in London. Yiannis also held Group CIO at Unipart (2021–2023), MD Unipart Signite at Unipart (2023–2024) and IT Strategy & Delivery Director at Britvic plc (2020–2021).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's company stage to yours, since running IT at an established industrial robot maker differs from building it at a young startup. Weigh whether you want someone who came up through software and engineering inside a robotics company or someone who brought enterprise IT experience from other industries.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01Which enterprise systems did you put in place first as the company moved from prototypes to production and sales?
- 02How do you divide responsibilities between enterprise IT and the engineering teams that build robot software?
- 03What security and data practices matter most when robots and customer sites connect to your systems?
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