MUNICH, May 2, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- IFCO, a global leader in reusable packaging
solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr.
Sebastian Grams as Chief Digital
Officer (CDO). Dr. Grams, a seasoned executive with extensive
experience in digitalization and innovation, will lead IFCO's
digital transformation efforts, driving the development of new
digital products and enhancing customer value.
Born in Heilbronn, Germany, Dr.
Grams holds two degrees in mechanical engineering and a doctorate
from the University of Karlsruhe (KIT).
With a career spanning over two decades, Dr. Grams has held various
senior management positions in Technical Development and
IT/Digitalization within the Volkswagen Group. He is renowned for
his passion for digitalization and his ability to drive
organizational change.
A passionate evangelist for digitalization, Dr. Grams has
dedicated his career to driving innovation and leveraging
technology to create value. After being CIO of SEAT / CUPRA
in Spain, Dr. Grams most recently
served as Managing Director of Audi Sport GmbH, where he
spearheaded the transformation of electrification and launched new
Audi RS and R8 models, while also introducing innovative business
models to ensure the company's readiness for the future.
"I am thrilled to join IFCO and be part of an organization
committed to driving sustainability and innovation," said Dr.
Grams. "I look forward to leveraging my experience to accelerate
IFCO's digital transformation journey, develop cutting-edge digital
products, and enhance customer value."
Effective May 1, 2024, Dr. Grams
will join IFCO's Executive Leadership Team (Management Board) as
Chief Digital Officer, where he will lead the company's digital
initiatives and drive growth in the digital space. By
leveraging Dr. Grams' expertise, IFCO aims to further enhance its
innovative digital capabilities in areas such as track and trace
solutions, ensuring transparency and efficiency throughout the
supply chain.
"Dr. Grams brings a wealth of experience and expertise to IFCO,
and we are excited to have him lead our digital transformation
efforts," said Michael Pooley, CEO
at IFCO. "His proven track record of driving digital innovation and
business growth will be invaluable as we continue to evolve and
innovate in the digital age."
About IFCO
IFCO is a leading global provider of reusable packaging
solutions for fresh foods, empowering customers to participate in
the circular economy in 50+ countries. IFCO operates a pool of over
380 million Reusable Packaging Containers (RPCs) globally, which
are used for 2 billion shipments of fresh fruits and vegetables,
meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, bread, and other items from suppliers
to grocery retailers every year. IFCO RPCs ensure a better fresh
food supply chain by protecting freshness and quality and lowering
costs, food waste and environmental impact compared to single-use
packaging. Learn more at www.ifco.com | Follow us on
LinkedIn @IFCO SYSTEMS
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