Gordon served as the Chief Executive Officer of KION Group, a global provider of material handlings equipment and warehouse automation solutions and software, from 2008 to 2021. Previously, he served as Chairman of the Management Board of Linde Material Handling GmbH, the world’s leading manufacturer of forklift trucks and bearing technology. He also served as Chairman of the Executive Board of engine specialist Deutz AG and Chairman of the Management Board of robotics company Kuka Roboter GmbH. Gordon's board directorships include the non-profit Hertie Foundation in Frankfurt/Main. He is also the Executive Vice President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany. Gordon holds an Electrical Engineering degree from the Lawrence Institute of Technology in Southfield, Michigan and a B.B.A in Business Administration from GSBA Zürich.