Education and career:
- Trained mechanic
- Studies of mechanical engineering at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, Germany (Dipl.-Ing.)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Brunel University, London
- Management positions in various stock-listed companies, including managing director in the elevator industry at Schindler and divisional board member at Thyssenkrupp
- CEO at Schuler AG (2010 – 2018)
- Member of the Executive Board of GEA Group AG since November15, 2018; Chairman of the Executive Board of GEA Group AG as of February 18, 2019
Memberships and distinctions:
- Founder and Chairman of Flying Hope e.V. (charity organization)