Education
San Francisco State University, Lam Family College of Business
MBA, Strategic Management and Marketing 2001-01-01 - 2002-01-01University of Applied Sciences Münster
BS, Physics Engineering with a focus on Microelectronics/VLSI design 1990-01-01 - 1994-01-01Vocational school, apprenticeship as an Energy Electronics Engineer
, 1985-01-01 - 1988-01-01Continued Education:
, -Work Experience
WiTricity
Current
WiTricity
Eldor Corporation
2018-06-01 - 2022-10-01
Eldor Corporation
CF Holding
2017-06-01 - 2018-05-01
CF Holding
Von Roll
2009-03-01 - 2017-05-01
Von Roll
CoWare
2006-04-01 - 2009-03-01
CoWare
Sonics, Inc.
2002-05-01 - 2006-04-01
Sonics, Inc.
sci-worx Corp. (acquired by Infineon AG)
2000-10-01 - 2002-05-01
sci-worx Corp. (acquired by Infineon AG)
sci-worx Corp.
1997-02-01 - 2000-10-01
sci-worx Corp.
sci-worx GmbH (formerly Sican GmbH)
1995-01-01 - 1997-01-01
sci-worx GmbH (formerly Sican GmbH)
University of Applied Sciences, Muenster and the Nuclear Research Institute (KFA) Juelich, Germany
1993-09-01 - 1995-01-01
University of Applied Sciences, Muenster and the Nuclear Research Institute (KFA) Juelich, Germany
Skills
Summary
Business Development, Sales & Marketing at the Intersection of Innovation and High-Tech – Driving Growth through People, Products, Passion and Technology Leadership. International executive with 20+ years of success leading business development, sales, and strategy across the automotive, e-mobility, digital multimedia, wireless, networking, renewable energy, semiconductor, and electronic industries. Silicon Valley-trained with a track record in developing new markets, securing € billion+ in new bookings, and leading global teams across Europe, Middle East, USA, and Asia. Beyond business, I am an active speaker at global conferences, a press spokesperson, and a passionate advocate for sustainable, connected, and electrified mobility. Key Expertise: 🔹 Business Development & Strategic Sales (OEMs, Tier-1s, Energy Utilities). 🔹 New Market Entry, €Million to €Billion Deal-Making, Global Key Account Management. 🔹 Automotive & E-Mobility Systems (EV Charging, Power Electronics, Batteries, e-Engines, Wireless Power, ADAS). 🔹 Communication & Consumer Electronics (Networking, Mobile Phones, Digital Multimedia). 🔹 Semiconductors & Embedded Systems (ASIC/SoC Design, HW/SW, IP Licensing, SAAS). 🔹 Public Speaking, Industry Representation, Conference & Media Relations. 🔹 Leadership of Cross-Functional Teams, P&L Management, Start-up & Scale-up. Let’s connect if you are passionate about shaping the future of mobility, energy, and sustainable tech!