Arber Haxhiu

Technology & R&D Leader | Electrification | Power Systems | Energy Transition

Helsinki Metropolitan Area

About

Business-oriented R&D and Technology Leader specializing in automation and electrification for marine and port applications. Passionate about carbon-free shipping, I focus on aligning technical innovation with business objectives. I lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and sustainable energy solutions.

Experience

  • ABB (12 yrs 6 mos)
    • VP, Head of Technology for Division Marine and Ports
      Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

      Driving division’s technology vision, innovation and cross-functional collaboration.

    • Business Line Technology Manager
      Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Leading technology strategy, R&D execution, budgeting, innovation partnerships, external funding and IP management.

    • Global R&D Product Manager
      Jan 2022 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

      A split role (50/50) between an R&D Product manager and R&D Principal engineer. As an R&D product manager for marine fuel cell products, I: - Manage product requirements, features, capabilities and documentation. - Manage R&D projects related to fuel cell and hydrogen technologies. Tasks include: managing the project team allocated to the projects and defining the scope of work, cost/budget, resources required, time schedule and detailed work allocation. - Act as a technical product expert for internal and external stakeholders. - Collect, analyze and evaluate information and data about fuel cell technologies and market.

  • IT Technician at Finnish Defence Forces
    Jan 2012 - Jul 2012 · 7 mos

    welding optical fibers and working with telecommunications equipment.

  • Sales Representative at Barona Group Oy
    Sep 2010 - Jan 2011 · 5 mos

    selling TeleFinland products and customer service.