Jan Hill

Jan Hill has extensive experience in technology creation and development within the adidas organization, serving as Senior Director since October 2011, leading a team of engineers in technology scouting and implementation. This role includes establishing technology roadmaps focused on Industrie4.0 and sustainability, managing research collaborations, and overseeing multi-million Euro funding projects, notably the adidas Speedfactory, which won the "Deutscher Innovationspreis 2018." Previously, Jan Hill held roles as Senior Development Engineer and Team Leader, contributing to innovations in cushioning technologies and developing new materials and processes. Early career experiences include positions at Salamander AG and Robert Bosch Ltd, where foundational engineering skills were developed.