Dr. Sascha Korl
About Dr. Sascha Korl
Dr. Sascha Korl serves as the VP of Engineering at Fotokite in Zurich, Switzerland, bringing extensive experience in research and development across various engineering roles. He has previously held significant positions at Hilti Group and has a strong background in developing aerial intelligence solutions for emergency responders.
Current Role at Fotokite
Dr. Sascha Korl serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Fotokite, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, he leads engineering efforts focused on developing aerial intelligence solutions that assist emergency responders. His role involves overseeing engineering projects and fostering innovation within the company.
Previous Experience at Hilti Group
Dr. Korl has extensive experience at Hilti Group, where he held multiple roles over several years. He worked as Head of Mechatronics & Sensing in the Business Unit Measuring from 2012 to 2014 in Schaan, Liechtenstein. He also served as Team Lead R&D from 2011 to 2012, R&D Expert from 2008 to 2011, and Key Expert Robotics from 2020 to 2022. His positions involved leading research and development initiatives and managing teams in robotics and visual computing.
Engineering Leadership at Intelligent Construction Tools
From 2014 to 2017, Dr. Korl was the Engineering Director at Intelligent Construction Tools, LLC, a joint venture between Hilti and Trimble, located in Westminster, Colorado, USA. In this role, he directed engineering efforts and contributed to the development of innovative construction technologies.
Educational Background
Dr. Korl has a diverse educational background in engineering and business. He earned a Dr. sc. techn. in Electrical Engineering from Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich between 2001 and 2005. He also holds a Dipl. Ing. / M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and Audio Engineering from Technische Universität Graz, completed from 1993 to 2000. Additionally, he studied Business Administration at Fernuniversität Hagen, achieving Betriebswirt IWW from 2009 to 2010.
Expertise in Research and Development
Dr. Korl possesses extensive experience in leading research and development organizations within an international and multi-site context. His background includes a strong focus on developing aerial intelligence solutions, particularly for emergency response applications. His leadership in R&D has been marked by a commitment to innovation and collaboration.