Experience18+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

I am deeply motivated by one question: how can technology help us build a more sustainable and resilient world? As an engineer and business leader, I have spent my career working across global industries to drive transformation through innovation, automation, and digital technologies. I am passionate about empowering organizations to embrace change—whether through new operating models, advanced technologies, or stronger ecosystems. What matters most to me is impact. From improving industrial efficiency to accelerating sustainability, I believe in solutions that deliver real, measurable value. The shift toward open, software-defined and intelligent systems is a unique opportunity to rethink how industries operate—and I’m proud to contribute to that transformation. I am equally committed to people: building diverse teams, fostering collaboration, and creating environments where individuals and ideas can thrive.Created with support of ChatGPT

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Apr 2026–Present· 6 mos
    • Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
      Apr 2026–Present
  • SikaCurrent
    Apr 2026–Present· 6 mos
    • Board MemberCurrent
      Apr 2026–Present
  • Dec 2022–Apr 2025· 2 yrs 4 mos
    • Board Member
      Dec 2022–Apr 2025
  • Apr 2018–Mar 2022· 3 yrs 11 mos
    • Board Member
      Apr 2018–Mar 2022
  • Dec 2016–Apr 2026· 9 yrs 4 mos
    • Executive Vice President, Industrial Automation, Member of the Executive Committee
      May 2021–Apr 2026
    • Executive Vice President Europe Operations | Member of the Executive Committee
      2019–Apr 2021
    • Zone President DACH
      Jul 2017–Feb 2019
    • Zone President Germany
      Dec 2016–Jun 2017
  • 2016–Nov 2016· 10 mos
    • Head of PMO Strategic Portfolio Review Power Grids
      2016–Nov 2016
  • Apr 2012–Apr 2023· 11 yrs
    • Member of the Board of Directors at Swisscom
      Apr 2012–Apr 2023
  • Jul 2008–Nov 2015· 7 yrs 4 mos
    • Group Senior Vice President, Head of Business Unit Drives and Control
      Oct 2013–Nov 2015
    • President
      Jul 2008–Aug 2010

Education

Master's degree

Business Administration and Management, General

IMD

PhD

Electrical Machines

ETH Zürich

Executive Relationship Map

Reports To
Barbara Frei-Spreiter
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

Executive Network Preview

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Skills & Expertise

20 of 20 skills
Process EngineeringChange ManagementProduct ManagementEngineeringProduct DevelopmentLeadershipLean ManufacturingManagementBusiness PlanningProcurementManagement ConsultingContract NegotiationStrategyContinuous ImprovementStrategic PlanningSupply Chain ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipLogisticsInternational SalesBusiness Strategy