Heidenheim an der Brenz, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
As a results-driven leader with a passion for innovation, digital transformation, and customer success, I bring a unique blend of technological expertise, strategic vision, and creative problem-solving to my roles. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Product Management Digital & After Market Business, I lead a global team of professionals dedicated to driving growth, enhancing customer value, and advancing our digital solutions and service portfolio. In this current role, I focus on: - Developing and executing digital strategies that align with market needs and organizational goals. - Transforming automation solutions, industry services, and spare parts into scalable revenue streams. - Driving cross-functional collaboration to foster innovation and operational excellence. - Empowering teams to deliver measurable outcomes that exceed customer expectations. My approach is grounded in customer-centricity, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and data-driven insights to simplify processes, unlock synergies, and build sustainable growth. I thrive in dynamic environments, balancing strategic oversight with a hands-on approach to solving complex challenges. Previously, as Vice President IIoT Technology at Voith Digital Ventures, I spearheaded the advancement of the company's industrial internet of things (IIoT) platform and its application portfolio. My role bridged a customer-centric technical product and project management with the strategic demands of digital business transformation. I collaborated with customers and partners across industries such as paper, hydropower, and automotive to integrate modern technologies and create long-term value for customers. With a strong foundation in information and communication technology, complemented by an MBA, I combine technical acumen with business insight to deliver impactful solutions. I am driven by a vision to lead change, inspire creativity, and redefine what’s possible in the intersection of technology and business. My commitment to fostering high-performance teams and embracing innovation ensures a robust foundation for success in a rapidly evolving industrial landscape. Beyond my executive role at Voith Paper, I serve on the supervisory boards of OnCare Digital Assets Inc. and Capstone Technology Corporation (dataPARC), supporting both companies in scaling industrial automation, digital services, and process intelligence solutions for asset-intensive industries.
As Senior Vice President of Product Management Digital & After Market Business, I lead a global team dedicated to driving innovation, customer value, and business growth in the aftermarket sector. My role encompasses strategic oversight of e-commerce, spare parts, subscription models, and automation solutions, ensuring seamless integration of cutting-edge digital technologies into our product portfolio. With a strong focus on customer-centricity, I aim to enhance operational efficiency, deliver measurable outcomes, and foster collaboration across divisions. My key responsibilities include: - Developing and executing digital strategies that align with market demands and company objectives. - Optimizing portfolio management to create synergies and increase revenue. - Leading transformative initiatives to support sustainable growth and customer satisfaction. - Driving cross-functional innovation and maintaining a high-performance culture within the team. Passionate about leveraging digital tools and data-driven insights, I work to ensure our products not only meet but exceed customer expectations. My vision is to empower teams, simplify processes, and create a robust foundation for long-term success in a rapidly evolving industrial landscape.
In his function as Vice President IIoT Technology & Advanced Applications at Voith Group, Thomas Greil shapes the advancement of digital business and digital transformation in the context of the company's established industrial internet of things services and the related application portfolio from the perspective of technical product and project management including the responsibility of a sustainable agile development and operation organization for those AI-powered applications and services. As a graduate in information and communication technology with a complementary MBA degree, Thomas Greil, with his 17 years of professional experience in the area of automation and IT, combines existing business requirements with the advantages of modern technologies to generate sustainable added value for the Voith Group and its customers in the core markets of process industries, hydropower industry and automotive industries.
Coordination and pushing of IIoT activities according to time-to-market priorities in a new and highly agile business environment. Supportive in terms of build-up of organizational and technical capabilities to suite digital market needs in an industrial context. Strategic evaluation and operational realization of awesome new IIoT digital business opportunities.
Product Manager for IIoT Platform and Applications & Platform End-to-End-Solution Architect
- Global Product Manager for Quality Measurement Systems (QMS) in Paper Industry. - Supporting the localization of QMS manufacturing in China and the establishment of the related local sales and service organization. - Successfully launched several new sensor modules for the QMS in the market.
- Oversaw the maintenance and continuous improvement of an information system, reporting system, and energy management system, along with their associated application modules. - Delivered comprehensive global commissioning and service support, ensuring seamless operational performance. - Diagnosed and resolved communication and system issues in production environments, minimizing downtime. - Spearheaded the implementation of interfaces with third-party systems to enhance system integration and functionality. - Directed and coordinated multiple development projects, driving innovation and efficiency. - Fostered effective collaboration and coordination within diverse, multicultural teams to achieve project goals.
Department of Advanced Technology Development, Sensor Development, FPGA, Embedded Systems
- Executed installation, configuration, and customer commissioning/integration of Unix- and Windows-based computer systems. - Maintained and enhanced a system for unattended installation of Windows operating systems, ensuring streamlined deployment processes. - Conducted comprehensive testing of various hardware and software components to ensure optimal performance and compatibility. - Designed and customized user interfaces for process control systems, enhancing usability and operational efficiency.
Engineering and development support in different customer projects across departments of the Voith Group in the area of Automation and IT. This period was part of my professional education and an opportunity for me to build-up an initial personal network in Voith Group.