CORE COMPETENCIES

• Global Market Expansion & IP Strategy: Leverages four years of expat leadership in China to manage international JVs, IP transfers, and cross-cultural scaling.
• Organizational Transformation: Expert in transitioning businesses from project-driven to product-driven models, implementing robust governance, KPIs, and decision frameworks.
• Operational Excellence: Deep expertise in Safe Launch initiatives, quality (COQ) management, and “Design-for-Cost” methodologies for advanced hardware portfolios.
• Strategic Growth & M&A: Proven ability to identify, negotiate, and integrate technology acquisitions to accelerate roadmap execution.

PROFESSIONAL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Strategic Advisory & Transformation (2025–Present)
Currently serving as a Partner at 16vc and Innovation Partner at Hubbers, advising CEOs on organizational design, resource allocation, and bridging the gap between engineering roadmaps and commercial objectives.
• Operational Leadership (2017–2024) As Head of Product at Trilite Technologies and Senior Director at SAIC TTTech Auto, built scalable product organizations for deep-tech hardware and automated driving platforms. Successfully secured multi-million euro NRE projects and established repeatable launch processes for strategic OEM customers.
• Global Business Unit Growth (2008–2016) At ams AG, directed the global audio/ANC business line, scaling revenue from €28M to a €51M forecast. He led a 35-person crossfunctional team through major OEM design-ins and strategic IP acquisitions.
• Technical Foundations (1992–2008) Developed foundational expertise in automotive PLC (R&D, quality and industrialization) at Motorola/Freescale and Valeo, bringing ASICs, ASSPs, steering and power modules to mass production.