Markus Holzke

Chief Executive Officer, Spie

Search every verified Markus Holzke interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Markus Holzke, CEO of SPIE Deutschland & Zentraleuropa, appeared on the Materna Chefsesselgespräche podcast in July 2024, recorded at the company's innovation lab, ARENA2036 in Stuttgart. During the conversation with Materna CEO Martin Wibbe, Holzke discussed SPIE's growth strategy, stating that the company set a goal in 2020 to double its business by 2025, which he described as reaching a notional €4 billion in revenue. He emphasized that the focus is on gaining strength, adding competencies in the value chain, and becoming more competitive by building a corporate group in line with the "One SPIE" concept. Holzke identified sustainability and climate protection as central topics for both SPIE's customers and its workforce, and said that as a technical service provider, the company aims to help clients shape a climate-neutral future. In the same interview, Holzke offered personal reflections. He said he enjoys spending time with his family and appreciates moments when there is time to do nothing. When asked how he recognizes a good employee, he replied that it is when the employee speaks enthusiastically about their services for the customer. He also noted that he feels proud when he sees SPIE technicians conducting workshops to develop technical solutions for clients, adding that he would like to join them but that his role is different.