Engelbert Theisen (Colonel ret.)

Head of Defense at DB-Matik.com BAVARIA, Germany

Germany

About

During an exiting career with the German Armed Forces, Foreign Service and International Organizations such as the UN, EU, NATO and the African Union I had the unique chance to acquire significant experience and skills for leadership and project management within international relations and cross-cultural environemets. Besides intensive operational experience in Africa, South-, Central Americas and the Middle East I had the opportunity to prove result oriented efficiency in harsh operational environments. Sound analysis of complex geo-political and geo-economic situations enabled me to successfully advise decision makers on political, military and economic levels.

Experience

  • Head of Defense at db-matik AG
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    As Head of Defense at db-matik.com my primary task consists of introducing db-matik to organizations and companies active within the Security & Defense sector. db-matik is a high-level producer of equipment for Automation Industry 4.0, R2R Production Lines, full automatic industrial production, Innovative Hardware and Software Solutions for High Tech Applications in Industrial Environments, high end precision parts, mechatronic systems, robotics and high precision measurement equipment. We are well prepared to offer our competitive customer tailored solutions, products and services to the national and international armament and security industry. Please consult our Website: db-matik.com and the pdf-document attached.

  • Defense Attaché German Embassies to Ethiopia, Djibouti and South-Sudan at Office of Foreign Affairs
    Jun 2017 - Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Adviser to H.E. the Ambassador for security and defense policy issues and providing military advice for national political, diplomatic and military decision makers. Facilitating dialogue and possible co-operation between own armed forces and armed forces of respective host nations.

  • Defense Attaché - Head of Defense Department at German Embassies - Cairo & Khartoum
    Aug 2011 - Sep 2015 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    During more than four years of political turmoil and considerable geo-strategic evolution in Egypt and Sudan: - liaison between the German Armed Forces and the Armed Forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Republic of Sudan. - plans and procedures for military and security co-operation. - first adviser to his Excellency the Ambassador for security and defense policy issues and providing military advice for national political, diplomatic and military decision makers. - analysing major armament and military industrial programs of both host nations and advising own national authorities to appropriate positioning and action.

  • Senior Planning Officer - MoD at Ministry of Defense
    Sep 2006 - Dec 2008 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Planning for EU civil and military operations and missions in Africa, Afghanistan and Middle East. Development and strengthening of reliable working relations between the EU and the African Union.

  • Liaison Officer at Land Forces Headquarters - France
    Oct 2001 - Dec 2005 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    Primary liaison element between the Commanders of German and French military land forces within the cooperation for training, exercises and operations. Information, coaching and training for a multilingual environment.