HENSOLDT appoints Sven Heursch as Head of Software-Defined Defence & Digitalisation
HENSOLDT AG announces that Sven Heursch has taken up the newly created position of “Head of Software-Defined Defence & Digitalisation” with effect from 1 August 2025. In this role, Heursch will report directly to CEO Oliver Dörre.
With the appointment of Heursch, HENSOLDT is underscoring the strategic importance of Software-Defined Defence (SDD) as a central pillar of its “North Star” corporate strategy. In his new role, Heursch will drive the cross-divisional digital transformation of the product portfolio to develop scalable, software-based sensor solutions, AI-supported data fusion and digital services for military and security-related applications.
“We are delighted that Sven Heursch, a recognised and experienced expert in software-defined defence and digitalisation, is joining HENSOLDT. With his extensive technical and management experience, he will provide new, creative impetus in the further implementation of our “North Star” strategy and thus make a significant contribution to our future growth,” says Oliver Dörre, CEO of HENSOLDT AG.
Sven Heursch said: “I am looking forward to contributing my experience from the German Armed Forces and the consulting business to HENSOLDT, the pioneer in software-defined defence. Together, we will shape the digital transformation in the defence sector and develop innovative solutions for the challenges of tomorrow,” said Heursch.
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HENSOLDT is a leading company in the European defence industry with a global reach. Based in Taufkirchen near Munich, the company develops sensor solutions for defence and security applications. As a system integrator, HENSOLDT offers platform-independent, networked sensors. At the same time, the company is driving forward the development of defence electronics and optronics as a technology leader and investing in new solutions based on software-defined defence.
In addition, the company is expanding its range of offers to include new service models and is extending its portfolio of system solutions. In 2024, HENSOLDT achieved a turnover of 2.24 billion euros. Following the acquisition of ESG GmbH, the company employs around 9,000 people. HENSOLDT is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX.