Interim CTO / Transformation Leader

Dipl.-Ing. Mechanical Engineering | Executive MBA (ESMT Berlin)

 

Strategic technology leader with over 25 years of international leadership experience in technology-driven companies in robotics, automotive, defense and industrial sectors.

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Proven success in scaling, restructuring and realigning organizations in special situations – particularly in M&A contexts, post-merger integrations and insolvency proceedings under self-administration.

 

Extensive management experience in medium-sized and corporate structures with high technical complexity and regulatory requirements.

ek-robotics | CTO

Operational management during the restructuring phase. Ensuring going concern and successful preparation for the asset acquisition by NEURA Robotics.

 

Rheinmetall | SVP R&D

Head of Research & Development for intelligent combat systems. Harmonization of international locations with >200 employees to increase innovation in a highly regulated environment.

 

Glamox | Director of Technology

Establishment of a central “Technical Center” and relocation of strategic development areas to Norway and Poland for sustainable efficiency and cost optimization.

 

Webasto | Head of Electronics

Global responsibility for software/hardware quality and testing according to ASPICE and IATF 16949 in mechatronics development.

 

Patent holder

Patents in the field of mobile bridge systems (FTN) and electric heating devices (BHTC).

Transformation & Crisis Management

Operational stabilization and strategic realignment

(Turnaround, post-merger integration)

 

Engineering Excellence

Reorganization of global R&D structures,

Introduction of agile development models,

Design for Manufacturing (DFM) - Time to Market

 

Strategic Leadership

P&L responsibility for business units with millions in revenue,

Management of international multi-site organizations (DE, NO, CH, CZ, UK, IT)

 

M&A Support

Technical Due Diligence,

Assessment of technological risks and operational integration of acquired units

I take responsibility when traditional management approaches are no longer sufficient.

My focus is on immediate operational effectiveness and sustainable results assurance.

 

Interim CTO / COO – Bridging vacancies and realigning engineering organizations (>200 employees)

 

Turnaround & Transformation – Crisis management in self-administration, asset deals, restructuring

 

M&A & PMI – Technical Due Diligence and Operational Integration Management

 

Strategic Engineering – DFM, agile processes, ASPICE / IATF implementation