- More than 25 years track record as innovation and technology transfer professional.
- Several leading and management positions in industry, science and the
service sector after study of physics and doctorate in natural sciences. - Sound knowledge and expertise in the fields of entrepreneurship and
start-up coaching, business development, strategic and innovation management,
financing of innovations, IP protection and licensing, technology marketing,
and cluster development relating to key enabling technologies, such as nano,
micro and production technologies.
- Initiator and coordinator of the HIGH-TECH.NRW acceleration programme piloted in 2021.
- Hands-on experience in international project management: conception,
development, implementation and coordination of EU-funded projects and non-EU bilateral cooperations.
- Member of diverse networks and associations at national and
international Level, as for instance TII Technology Innovation International, Gate2Growth
Incubator Forum, TechnologieAllianz.