Mechanical engineer (FH), additional postgraduate business studies in industrial marketing and technical sales (MBA). Various management positions in mechanical and plant engineering. Industry knowledge in food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals/medicine, agriculture and automotive. Since 2015 Director Technology Management at the global machine and plant manufacturer GEA. The focus of my work at GEA is technology scouting with operational contribution to innovation and product strategy.

GEA is one of the largest system providers for the food processing industry and a wide range of other sectors. The internationally active technology company focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end markets. In 2016, GEA generated consolidated revenue of around EUR 4.5 billion. Around 70 percent of this was attributable to the food and beverage industry, which is experiencing long-term growth. As of March 31, 2017, the company employed around 17,000 people worldwide.