René Schulz
About René Schulz
René Schulz serves as the Senior Vice President of the Business Unit Peripherals & Gaming at CHERRY, where he focuses on developing products for the hybrid workplace. He has held various leadership roles at Logitech and GN Netcom, and he holds an MBA from The Berlin School of Economics and Law.
Current Role at CHERRY
René Schulz serves as the Senior Vice President of the Business Unit Peripherals & Gaming at CHERRY. He has held this position since 2022 and operates out of Germany. In this role, he is a key member of the Cherry Global Leadership Team and directly reports to the CEO. Schulz is responsible for executive-level Global Sales and Marketing, as well as overseeing Commercial Policies and CRM practices. He leads the Head of Product Strategy and Management for the Cherry Peripheral Business Unit, focusing on creating elegantly designed products for the hybrid workplace and home.
Previous Experience at Logitech
Prior to joining CHERRY, René Schulz worked at Logitech in various leadership roles. He was the Director - Head of B2B Europe from 2020 to 2022, and before that, he served as the Director - Head of Enterprise Central & South Europe from 2018 to 2020, both based in Germany. Additionally, he held the position of Head of Enterprise D/A/CH from 2015 to 2018. His tenure at Logitech spanned a total of seven years, during which he contributed to the company's enterprise solutions and business development.
Experience at GN Netcom
René Schulz also has a background in the telecommunications sector, having worked at GN Netcom, known for Jabra Headsets. He served as Key Account Manager for Unified Communication from 2010 to 2012 and later as Global Account Director from 2013 to 2014. His roles involved managing key accounts and developing strategies for unified communication solutions, enhancing his expertise in the audio and communication technology market.
Education and Qualifications
René Schulz holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from The Berlin School of Economics and Law. He also completed a Bachelor in International Business at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. His educational background provides a strong foundation in business management and international market dynamics, which supports his leadership roles in the technology sector.
P&L Responsibility
In his current role at CHERRY, René Schulz holds Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility for a product business with an annual quota exceeding $140 million USD. This responsibility underscores his expertise in managing large-scale business operations and financial performance within the technology industry.