KNDS Appoints Dr. Arno Schmitz-Urban as Executive Vice President Strategy
(PresseBox) - KNDS, the leading pan-European land defense systems company, today announced the appointment of Arno Schmitz-Urban as Executive Vice President (EVP) Strategy. In this role, he will be responsible for shaping and executing the Group’s strategic agenda, supporting long-term growth, and strengthening KNDS’s position in a rapidly evolving defense and security environment.
Arno Schmitz-Urban brings more than 15 years of experience in corporate strategy, mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and portfolio development across defense, industrial and technology-driven sectors. Since 2024 he has served as Director, Group Strategy Development and M&A at Vaillant Group in Germany. Prior to that, he held several senior leadership roles at Rheinmetall Group, including Vice President, Corporate Development. Earlier in his career, he worked at ERGO Group in Corporate Strategy. Arno holds a Doctorate in Industrial Engineering from RWTH Aachen University.
“Arno brings a strong track record in strategy and M&A, as well as deep sector expertise. His leadership will be key in contributing to KNDS’s next phase of growth. He will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive Group strategy aligned with the company’s mission, vision, and long-term objectives. As a key member of the leadership team, he will oversee the execution of major strategic initiatives, and lead the Group’s M&A activities, focusing on evaluating and pursuing inorganic growth opportunities,” said Jean-Paul Alary, CEO of KNDS.
KNDS is the leading pan-European land defense company, uniting over 11,000 employees and generating €3.8 billion in revenue in 2024. With a strong order backlog of €23.5 billion, the group delivers innovative complete mission solutions built on state-of-the art technologies. Leveraging deep industrial expertise and strong partnerships, KNDS develops open, interoperable solutions combining manned and unmanned systems, designed to meet tomorrow’s operational challenges. As a prime contractor, it provides full system-of-systems capabilities, from platforms to ammunition and services, managing the entire value chain and encompassing complete product life cycles
Born from the alliance of Nexter and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, uniting key nations within a single group, KNDS embodies the path toward a collective and efficient future for the sovereignty and security of Europe’s defense by supporting the standardization and interoperability between European and NATO forces.
Trusted by more than 40 armies worldwide, KNDS benefits from decades of combat-proven experience. KNDS embodies a united, efficient model to enhance stability and long-term security in Europe and beyond.
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KNDS is the leading pan-European land defense company, uniting over 11,000 employees and generating €3.8 billion in revenue in 2024. With a strong order backlog of €23.5 billion, the group delivers innovative complete mission solutions built on state-of-the art technologies. Leveraging deep industrial expertise and strong partnerships, KNDS develops open, interoperable solutions combining manned and unmanned systems, designed to meet tomorrow’s operational challenges. As a prime contractor, it provides full system-of-systems capabilities, from platforms to ammunition and services, managing the entire value chain and encompassing complete product life cycles
Born from the alliance of Nexter and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, uniting key nations within a single group, KNDS embodies the path toward a collective and efficient future for the sovereignty and security of Europe’s defense by supporting the standardization and interoperability between European and NATO forces.
Trusted by more than 40 armies worldwide, KNDS benefits from decades of combat-proven experience. KNDS embodies a united, efficient model to enhance stability and long-term security in Europe and beyond.
Datum: 08.04.2026 - 16:30 Uhr
Sprache: Deutsch
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Contact person: Véronique Creissels
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Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
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