Frank Jacob
Executive Vice President, Digital & Autonomous Solutions, Kärcher
Dr. Frank Jacob is a visionary leader at the Kärcher Group, specializing in the intersection of high-performance cleaning technology and intelligent automation. Since January 2026, he has served as Executive Vice President Value Stream Digital & Autonomous Solutions, leading the global P&L and strategic integration of the company’s robotics, AI, and digital ecosystems. His career at Kärcher is defined by a unique fusion of computer science expertise and full P&L responsibility, bridging visionary strategy with rigorous operational execution. By integrating robotics, cloud-based data science, and operational research, he is responsible for transforming Kärcher’s legacy of mechanical excellence into a self-operating, data-driven future for global fleet and workforce management.