Swisslog has been confirmed as Associate Partner for the Logistics Forum 2022 which is taking place March 29th at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk.
A global company with Swiss roots and one of the world’s leading logistics automation companies, Swisslog is headquartered in Buchs/Aarau, Switzerland and stands for innovation, quality, industry-leading software, and robotics technologies developed in-house.
Swisslog delivers data-driven and robotic solutions for logistics automation alongside reliable, modular service concepts. Collaborating with forward-thinking companies, Swisslog is committed to setting new standards in warehouse automation to provide future-proof products and solutions. As part of the KUKA Group, its customers trust the competence of our passionate employees – more than 14,000 people working across the globe.
Its range of services includes consulting, concept studies, project implementation, customer service, cutting-edge technologies, and software.
David Dronfield, General Manager, Swisslog Middle East will be speaking at the forum.
David brings more than 35 years of professional experience in the warehouse automation sector with expertise across sales, marketing, business development, project management and in managing senior leadership roles.
David is responsible for growing Swisslog’s regional customer base and creating awareness about the need for professionally integrated warehouse automation systems, while also supporting businesses with the provision of custom solutions that gives them a competitive advantage.
Having worked in the industry for more than three decades, David brings with him a wealth of experience and industry expertise. Prior to joining Swisslog Middle East, David has served as Founder & Managing Director of Intralogistic Solution, a company providing intralogistic design, supply chain consulting & turnkey equipment solutions.
Additionally, he has worked as the Regional General Manager for Al Futtaim Auto & Machinery Company LLC, implementing initiatives for a strategic expansion of UAE based Industrial Storage & Handling Solutions business operations across the GCC region, namely Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and KSA
David also managed business operations in various locations, including the United Kingdom, Australia, Indonesia, and Thailand prior to relocating to UAE.
David holds a B.Sc degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Surrey.