Leadership profile · Philipp Nobel

Supply chain & intralogistics: leadership that connects

Over 20 years of logistics experience, international system-sales responsibility and a practical understanding of people, processes and technology. A focused introduction for recruiters and organisations.

Profile

From logistics operations to international leadership

I combine hands-on warehouse and project experience with consulting, software engineering and international system sales. This helps me connect operational requirements, technical concepts and commercial decisions.

Since January 2024, I have been Regional Director System Sales EU-E at Kardex. My role covers developing the regional systems business in Eastern Europe and connecting System Sales, Solution Design, Software, Realisation and Life Cycle Services.

  • Lead international teams and collaboration across countries.
  • Translate strategy into clear roles, responsibilities and working practices.
  • Understand warehouse automation and software as parts of an operating system.
  • Connect customer requirements with technical feasibility and commercial viability.

Responsibility

Working across markets and disciplines

My current role combines international business development, market development and line and functional leadership. It includes a shared strategy, aligned decision paths and the development of technical and commercial capabilities.

The remit spans ten distinct markets: Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, Romania, Hungary, Czechia, Slovenia, Slovakia and Türkiye. The full scope is documented in my career profile.

Career

Leadership built on practical experience

  • Since 2024 · Kardex: Regional Director System Sales EU-E – international systems business and leadership.
  • 2019–2023 · Kardex Systems AG: Team Leader Consulting / Software Engineering – consulting, engineering and team development.
  • 2015–2019 · Kardex Systems AG: Consultant / Software Engineering – connecting processes, software and automation.
  • Earlier roles: logistics management and project management at SR Technics, Planzer and other organisations.

Roles, responsibilities and dates are documented in the full career overview.

Qualifications

Developing expertise and leadership

  • Supply chain management with a focus on digital integration, GS1 Switzerland (2025–2026).
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Swissmem (2024).
  • Logistics management qualification, GS1 Switzerland (2012–2014).
  • Leadership qualifications and further training in leadership and project management.

Education, languages and skills are listed in the relevant tabs of my career profile.

Perspective

How I think about leadership and systems

Good solutions connect markets, operations, technology and people. My article The biggest challenge with software is rarely the software illustrates this perspective.

For project support, explore the separate page on logistics consulting and intralogistics advice.

Contact

Could my experience fit your leadership requirements?

If you would like to discuss my experience in relation to a leadership role or collaboration, I welcome a confidential conversation about responsibilities, expectations and priorities.