Robert Zehentbauer
About Robert Zehentbauer
Robert Zehentbauer is the Regional Vice President DACH region at project44, with over 30 years of experience in logistics, software, and IT industries.
Current Title at project44
Robert Zehentbauer serves as the Regional Vice President for the DACH region at project44. He is responsible for overseeing the company's operations and strategic initiatives in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Previous Roles at project44
Robert held multiple positions at project44 prior to becoming Regional Vice President. From 2022 to 2023, he was the Sales Director for the DACH region for five months. Before that, he served as the Director of Strategic Accounts in Munich for nine months, focusing on expanding the company's market reach and managing significant client relationships.
Sales and Customer Management Experience
With over three decades of professional experience, Robert has held significant roles in sales and customer management. Notably, he worked at Corporate Navigator GmbH & Co. KG as a Sales + Customer Management Navigator for ten months and at JDA Software as a Global Accounts Director for three years.
Long-term Tenure at Kuehne + Nagel
Robert spent over a decade at Kuehne + Nagel, holding various key positions. He served as the Senior Vice President of Corporate Sales for six years and as the Senior Vice President of Strategic Customer Development for two years in Schindellegi, Switzerland. He also worked as the Global Key Account Manager/Vertical Lead Industrial Germany for five years in Munich.
Education and Training
Robert holds a BA in Logistics from the Academy for Logistics in Munich, Germany, obtained through the Chamber of Industry and Commerce. He has also undergone Top Management training at Cranfield University in the UK.
Expertise in Comprehensive Supply Chain Solutions
Robert specializes in selling AI/ML-powered supply chain execution, planning, and visibility/risk software globally. He has led key account and field sales organizations, developed digital sales initiatives, and implemented CRM/BI solutions and sales enablement tools. His work often focuses on improving supply chain resilience, managing risks, and optimizing transportation flows and costs.
Background in Software and IT Industries
Robert has extensive experience in the software and IT industries. He worked at Descartes Systems Group as Vice President for Central Europe and at i2 Technologies as Sales Director for EMEA Logistics & Transportation. Additionally, he spent 12 years at Siemens Digital Industries Software in various sales and sales management roles.
Initial Career in Logistics
Robert began his career as a Forwarding Agent at Hofstetter Spedition, where he worked for six years. This role laid the foundation for his extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management.