Dr. Eric Pohlmann, CEO of Nerospec SK, has been building customer-focused product businesses for over 20 years, specializing in smart automation innovations. With a background in business and engineering, Eric completed a US MBA and earned a PhD in smart automation systems while contributing to the creation of SmartFactoryKL, a groundbreaking industry testbed for factory automation. His career includes delivering business strategies for product and supply chain excellence at PwC, and transforming Sandvik Mining’s global equipment and consumables business by integrating customer feedback into product choices. At GHH Fahrzeuge Group (now Komatsu), Eric optimized engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain processes through customer-focused product management strategies. Today, Eric leads Nerospec SK, driving the growth of its international product business, offering fleet-wide automation solutions that enhance the safety and productivity of miners through customer-centric innovations