Thomas Reithofer

Vice President Automation

Austria

About

Over 10 years of international experience in corporate development and sales, specializing in growth strategies and the successful development of new business areas. Proven expertise in welding automation, service solutions, and digital technologies, with a strong focus on value creation, innovation, and long‑term business success.

Experience

  • voestalpine Böhler Welding (10 yrs 9 mos)
    • Vice President Automation
      Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos

      Overall responsibility for the Welding Automation business - Development and implementation of the global automation strategy - Leadership of the automation organization and teams - Driving business development, sales growth, and market expansion - Building and maintaining strategic partnerships and key customer relationships - Oversight of product management and marketing activities

    • Vice President Robotics & Services
      Apr 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Led Business Development for Robotic Welding Equipment - Defined and executed the sales strategy - Built the organization and sales network Overall responsibility for Welding Equipment Services, including strategy, organization, and performance - Defined and executed the Equipment Service strategy - Drove business development in the areas of repair and spare parts - Developed and led the service organization

    • Head of Software Solutions & Digitalization
      May 2021 - May 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Overall responsibility for Software & Digitalization - Led the global digitalization program - Built and led a software development team - Owned product management and business development for digital solutions

  • Student Employee as Project Manager at ANDRITZ Hydro
    Dec 2014 - Sep 2015 · 10 mos

  • Student Employee as Design Engineer at ANDRITZ Pulp and Paper
    Nov 2012 - Jul 2013 · 9 mos

  • Strategic Purchaser at KNAPP Logistics Automation Inc.
    Mar 2008 - Sep 2008 · 7 mos