Holger Thienst
Vice President Engineering & Managing Director @Eaton
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President Engineering & Managing Director @Eaton
Bonn, DE
Leading Engineering & Technology for EATON EMEA, incl. European Research & Innovation Center, in total with over 800 engineers and 12 directors. • Leading innovation efforts across key markets to enhance engineering impact and speed-to-solution. Reduced time of go to market by avg. • Advanced global R&D capabilities by overseeing the EMEA Research Centre, enabling the generation of next-gen technologies. • Optimized engineering operations, achieving a 20% cost reduction while increasing revenue.
EDUCATION
Hochschule Esslingen - University of Applied Sciences
Dipl.-Ing.(FH) (equal B.Eng.), Electrical Engineering
University of Hagen
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Technical University of Munich
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business, Management, Marketing und verbundene unterstützende Dienste
Robert Bosch GmbH
Certified electronic technician / Industrieelektroniker
SKILLS
ABOUT HOLGER THIENST
As Vice President of Engineering and Managing Director at Eaton, I bring over 15 years of leadership experience in engineering and technology. With a focus on Innovation and Transformation, I oversee a team of over 800 engineers and 12 directors across the EMEA region. My mission is to advance global R&D capabilities, accelerate innovation, and optimize engineering operations to deliver tangible business results. At Eaton, I lead initiatives that enhance speed-to-solution, reduce costs, and drive market-focused innovation. By fostering scalability and cross-functional collaboration and leveraging my expertise, our organization has consistently achieved operational efficiency and commercial success. My goal is to empower teams to excel in a dynamic environment while delivering next-gen technologies that address market needs.
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