Lifts & Leaders #9: David Wallen on Modernizing Elevators with Purpose скачать в хорошем качестве

Lifts & Leaders #9: David Wallen on Modernizing Elevators with Purpose

In this episode of Lifts & Leaders – the official podcast of interlift – we speak with David Wallen, Managing Director at Hydroware. David’s career started on construction sites as a mechatronic apprentice, installing elevators with his own hands. Over more than 20 years in the industry, he moved through installation, supervision, sales and international leadership roles before becoming Managing Director for Hydroware in the DACH region. In the conversation, David shares why the mechanical core of an elevator still matters, even in an increasingly digital world. He explains how microcontrollers, cloud connectivity and modernization kits are transforming maintenance, while craftsmanship, teamwork and trust remain essential. We talk about: learning the elevator business from the bottom up, why rails, doors and mechanics are still the heart of every lift, how Hydroware approaches modernization and customer support, leadership inspired by team sports and collaboration, cloud-based monitoring and data-driven maintenance, and why the elevator industry remains a close-knit global family. A grounded and authentic conversation about experience, responsibility and shaping the next chapter of vertical mobility.