Global digital manufacturing leader Protolabs has announced the appointment of Marc Kermisch as its new Chief Technology and AI Officer, effective Monday, October 13, 2025. In this role, Kermisch will oversee Protolabs’ global technology organization, succeeding former CTO Oleg Ryaboy, who recently departed the company.
Suresh Krishna, President and CEO of Protolabs, expressed gratitude for Ryaboy’s contributions and highlighted the strategic significance of Kermisch’s appointment. “I want to thank Oleg for his leadership and expertise over the past 3 years during our continued evolution as a digital manufacturer,” Krishna said. “As we look towards the future, technological advancement is firmly at the core of our manufacturing innovation and the catalyst for our long-term strategic vision of complete prototyping-to-production support for our customers. Marc’s experience leading technology, R&D, and AI teams at several global companies positions him well to lead this exciting next chapter of digital manufacturing at Protolabs.”
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Kermisch brings more than 25 years of senior executive experience across technology and R&D functions in manufacturing, software, and retail industries. He most recently served as CTO at Emergent Software, a full-stack technology company specializing in software development, cloud transformation, AI, and data engineering solutions. Prior to that, he was Global Chief Digital and Information Officer at Case New Holland, a $20 billion manufacturer of agricultural and construction equipment, where he focused on autonomous vehicles, precision farming applications, and electric powertrains.
Additionally, Kermisch has held executive leadership positions at Optum Rx, Bluestem Brands, and Red Wing Shoe Company. He currently serves on the Boards of American AgCredit and Crew Carwash, further demonstrating his extensive experience in guiding large-scale organizations through technology-led transformations.
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Reflecting on his new role, Kermisch said, “Protolabs’ tech-driven approach is at the forefront of the current manufacturing space. From intuitive online quoting to advanced machine automation to accelerated quality control processes, there’s a digital thread infused throughout the company’s entire manufacturing process. The opportunity to expand that digital foundation through innovation in software and AI tools is very intriguing to me. AI has the capability to transform every business process, and I am excited to further integrate this cutting-edge technology across the digital manufacturing landscape at Protolabs.”
With Kermisch at the helm, Protolabs aims to strengthen its position as a technology-forward digital manufacturer, enhancing the integration of AI and automation to streamline prototyping and production for its global customer base.
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