Kaufbeuren, Bavaria, Germany
I'm a PhD-level mechanical engineer with experience in R&D, technology strategy, and innovation management across academia and industry. Currently serving as Global Head of Technology at BERGER Group, I drive the company's technological vision, integrating advanced manufacturing technologies and AI into engineering and production processes. Previously, I supported the Management (C-Level) at MULTIVAC Group as an Executive Asisstant and later headed the R&D Management Department, focusing on innovation strategy, basic research and academic collaboration. My research background in sustainable mobile drivetrains at TUM, combined with multiple scientific publications and an SAE International award, underpins my passion for turning complex technologies into real-world solutions.
Driving innovation, digital transformation, and leading high-impact teams. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACHIEVMENTS: - Define and execute the company’s tech vision - Lead global cross-functional innovation teams (disciplinary & functional leadership) - Responsible for process design in new business areas – with a focus on integrating AI technologies - Scout and apply emerging technologies (e.g. High-Speed hard machining) - Drive product & production innovation with internal and external stakeholders - Oversee prototyping from feasibility to SOP readiness - Support technical costing with innovation-driven input GOAL: Turn future technologies into real business value. REPORTING LINE: COO
Driving innovation and strategic research initiatives to strengthen technology leadership and enable future-ready product development across the entire organization. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACHIEVMENTS: - Leading a cross-functional R&D department covering: • Basic research, incl. advanced simulation & calculation • Innovation and technology management • Strategic product development and pipeline planning - Acting as a central point of contact for all business units on R&D matter - Designed and implemented a company-wide product development process to standardize and accelerate innovation - Providing executive management with transparent and structured reporting of all R&D projects - Building and managing collaborative research partnerships with universities and academic institutions GOAL: Advancing innovation with impact – turning ideas into scalable, market-oriented solutions. REPORTING LINE: SVP (SU - Global Synergy)
Directly supported the CTO/COO in operational, technical, and strategic matters with a strong focus on coordination, analysis, and decision support. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACHIEVMENTS: - Assisted the Group C-Level in daily operations and strategic initiatives - Accompanied and monitored technical processes in production, engineering, and plant operations - Coordinated and implemented cross-departmental technical projects - Prepared strategic decision-making documents and executive briefings - Created analyses, statistics, presentations, and management reports - Acted as a reliable point of contact for technical issues and inquiries GOAL: Enabling effective executive decisions through structured and solution-oriented support. REPORTING LINE: CTO/COO
Driving applied research, sustainable mobility innovation, and academic-industry collaboration. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS: - Led research projects on synthetic fuels, combustion processes, and particle emissions - Designed, procured, and tested engine components in experimental setups - Full project ownership incl. budgeting and reporting in public-funded (BMBF) and industry-backed projects - Collaborated with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers in joint development initiatives - Secured third-party research funding through proposal development - Delivered lectures, supervised theses, and mentored student researchers - Published in leading peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences GOAL: Translate cutting-edge research into scalable, real-world solutions for sustainable powertrains.