Robert Bied is an experienced executive leader with an engineering background in the manufacturing technology sector. Over the past 30 years, he has held leadership positions with U.S. subsidiaries of German parent companies, most recently serving as Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Product Management at Haimer USA LLC. His career has been marked by a focus on innovation, product strategy, and international collaboration.

Now retired from corporate leadership, Robert dedicates his time to non-profit and philanthropic pursuits, applying his experience to support organizations aligned with youth education, maritime heritage, military history and community development.