Jens Delliehausen appointed new Chief Sales Officer (CSO)

Effective March 1, 2026, Jens Delliehausen will assume the position of Chief Sales Officer (CSO) at K.A. Schmersal GmbH & Co. KG, thereby taking on global responsibility for sales. In this role, he will strategically develop the international sales organisation and provide new impetus for growth.

Delliehausen will report directly to Managing Partner Philip Schmersal and Managing Director Michael Ambros and will be responsible for global sales at both strategic and operational levels.

He joins the Schmersal Group from automation specialist Lenze. The 54-year-old has extensive leadership experience in sales and specialises in the transformation and further development of sales organisations, successful change management and the sustainable strengthening of market position and sales performance — both nationally and internationally.

His key responsibilities will include managing and continuous optimisation of all global sales activities, the further development of structures and processes, and identification of new markets and growth potential. ‘With Jens Delliehausen, we are gaining an experienced leader who will systematically advance our international sales organisation and provide new impetus for sustainable growth,’ said the Schmersal management.