Frans van der Stel

Global Renewable Energy & Factory Automation Strategy | Europe & Germany as Reference Market | Former GM Central Europe

Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area

About

Industrial Consulting – Factory Automation | Renewables (PV & Wind) | Subsidiary Setup & Management Support Over 40 years of experience in factory automation, control and drive technology, renewable energy (PV & wind) and industrial management. I support international technology and engineering companies in establishing and scaling their business operations in Germany and Europe – combining deep technical know-how with clear business logic. My consulting focus includes: ⚙️ Factory Automation and Drive Systems 🌿 Renewable Energy – PV & Wind Industry 🏢 Management Support for Subsidiary Establishment in Germany  – Legal, Accounting, Organisation & HR  – Marketing, Sales & Operations 📊 Profitability Analyses & Business Restructuring 📈 Marketing & Sales Strategies for Industrial Growth I bridge engineering, management, and market execution. Structured, practical, and result-oriented — focused on measurable profitability and long-term success. frans.vanderstel – Renewable & Industrial Consulting Industrial Insight. Structured Execution. Sustainable Results.

Experience

  • Industrial Consulting at frans.vanderstel Industrial Consulting
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    Founder & Principal Consultant frans.vanderstel – Industrial Consulting · Königstein, Germany Strategic advisory on Europe / Germany market access, platform positioning, and governance models in factory automation Providing advice and management support for industrial and technology companies in the fields of factory automation, renewables (PV & wind), and industrial business development. Key Focus Areas: Establishing and managing subsidiaries in Germany and the EU Supporting organisational setup: legal, accounting, HR, operations Profitability and performance analyses for manufacturing and service units Strategic marketing and sales concepts for sustainable growth Results: Successful support of international clients entering the German market Implementation of efficient operational and financial structures Strengthened profitability and market positioning in automation and renewables sectors 🔹 Core Competences / Skills Industrial Automation & Control Systems Drive and Motion Technology Renewable Energy (PV & Wind) Subsidiary Setup & Management Support Business & Profitability Analysis Marketing & Sales Strategies Cross-border Industrial Consulting

  • General Manager at Inovance Technology Europe GmbH
    Sep 2018 - Apr 2025 · 6 yrs 8 mos

  • President Wind Energy at Nidec Motor Corporation
    Feb 2017 - Dec 2017 · 11 mos

  • Vice President Wind Energy at Emerson Electric Industrial Automation
    Feb 2012 - Feb 2017 · 5 yrs 1 mo

    Responsible for the Business Unit SSB Wind Sysems

  • Vice President Central Europe Emerson Control Techniques at Emerson - Industrial Automation
    Jan 2002 - 2012 · 10 yrs 1 mo

    Full P/L responsibility for the Industrial Automation and PV-Renewables Businesses in Europe