Martin Karkour

Martin began his career in the German Armed Forces in 2000, where until the end of 2014 he served as a career and staff officer in Germany and US, with multiple deployments to Afghanistan. He holds an Executive MBA, a master’s degree in business administration, and a degree in Human Sciences.

Martin has many years of experience and a proven track record in technology and digital consulting. He previously held various management positions at Capgemini and Capgemini Invent, most recently as Head of Aerospace & Defence.

Martin Karkour joined Quantum Systems in February 2025 as CRO. His focus is on delivering measurable business impact through customer-centric strategies and value leadership.

Professional Career

02/2025 – present

CRO (Chief Revenue Officer)

Quantum Systems GmbH

01/2022 – 02/2025

Vice President | Head of Aerospace & Defense

Capgemini Germany GmbH

10/2016 – 12/2022

Head of Defense & Security | Public Sector Leadership

Capgemini Invent | Strategy- & Top Management Consulting

02/2016 – 09/2022

Academic work / Executive MBA

01/2015 - 01/2016

(IT-) Consulting & Risk Advisory

Ernst & Young Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft GmbH

07/2000 - 12/2014

Career and Staff Officer | multiple leadership functions

German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr)

Engagement in the Area of Defense & Security

Member of the Industry Advisory Board

Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association

Member and company representative

Association of the German Security and Defence Industry e.V.

Working Group “Defense”

bitkom e.V.

Education

Executive MBA

ESB Reutlingen

Business Administration (Master) University of the Armed Forces Munich

Human Science (Diploma)

Helmut-Schmidt-University/

University of the Armed Forces Hamburg

Staff Officer Cours

Bundeswehr Command and Staff College

Captains Career Course

Fort Leonard Wood, USA, Missouri

Executive Education

IMD - Business School Lausanne