Holger Grote

Global Head of Technology Ceramics and Coatings

Mülheim an der Ruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

About

Accomplished executive leader with a strong commitment to building high‑performing teams and shaping new organizational units in complex global environments. I combine strategic clarity, technical depth, and a focus on execution to drive measurable impact across international operations. My work spans supply‑chain transformation, advanced manufacturing technologies, lean value‑chain optimization, and innovation leadership with multiple patents. I’m passionate about empowering people, strengthening organizational resilience, and creating solutions that deliver sustainable business value. My contributions have consistently generated significant cost advantages and earned awards.

Experience

  • Siemens Energy (15 yrs 6 mos)
    • Head of Technology Ceramics and Coatings
      Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

    • Head of Service Engineering Hot Gas Path Components
      2011 - Sep 2022 · 11 yrs 9 mos

      - Service Operation Support Hot Gas Path Components Gasturbine - Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East, South America - R&D/ Technology Development - Refurbishment/ Repair Blades and Vanes - Manufacturing Support - Technical Sales Support - Lean - Risk Management

  • Project Manager/ Section Lead at Siemens
    2001 - 2010 · 9 yrs

    PM High Temperature Ceramic Linings for Gasturbine, Section Lead Combustor in Service Engineering

  • Head of R&D at Werkstoffzentrum Rheinbach GmbH
    1996 - 2001 · 5 yrs

    Testing, R&D, Consulting High Temperature Materials/ Ceramics/ Coatings/ Refractories

  • Scientific Assistent at DIFK GmbH Bonn
    1992 - 1995 · 3 yrs

    RDA, RFA, Structure Analysis, ...