Albert Vontz - Program Manager Terahertz

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Nov 2023 - Oct 2024

1 year

Program Manager Terahertz

Helmut Fischer GmbH Institut für Elektronik und Messtechnik

Developing a market strategy and aligning it with marketing.
Preparing and delivering presentations.
Creating a product catalog and defining sales texts.
Customer presentations at trade shows and staff training.
Coordinating prototype manufacturing and negotiating with subcontractors.
Setting up a production area and creating manufacturing documentation.
Validating the product and defining specifications.
Supporting the department and managing tasks with Jira.
Conducting competitor analysis and market development.
Technically evaluating customer inquiries and leading sales meetings.
Introducing an EULA for software.
Using MS Office, SharePoint, MS Project, Teams, Jira, and Confluence.

Apr 2020 - Jun 2023

3 years 3 months

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Brüel & Kjær Vibro GmbH

Leading 52 interdisciplinary employees across several countries.
Developing strategic plans for development projects.
Managing a seven-figure budget.
Integrating the Danish wind technology team.
Launching a cloud- and AI-based service platform.
Halving development time through agile methods.
Developing energy-saving sensors with wireless IoT integration.
Overseeing M&A processes and integrating new structures.
Exceeding expectations in the company sale.

Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

7 months

Head of Business Unit Industrial

Brüel & Kjær Vibro GmbH

Managing global sales activities.
P&L responsibility for eight-figure revenue.
Designing and launching the VST-100, VCM-3, and VP-8000 products.
Increasing sales in the industrial sector by over 20%.
Implementing the Salesforce CRM system.

Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

1 year 2 months

Manager Business Development

Prüftechnik Dieter Busch AG

Part of the leadership team during the company sale.
Preparing technical documents and the subsidiary portfolio.
Working directly with the CEO and CFO.

Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

1 year 6 months

Head of Product Management

Prüftechnik Dieter Busch AG

Leading a 14-person team in product management and service.
Implementing a new SAP HANA system.
Developing the Industry 4.0 strategy.
Launching award-winning products.
Introducing modern planning methods.

Jun 2014 - Dec 2017

3 years 7 months

Manager Business Development

Prüftechnik Dieter Busch AG

Developing the business strategy for North America.
Establishing a branch with over 30 employees.
Securing government funding.
Launching a global online training platform with over 400 users.

Jan 2013 - Mar 2014

1 year 3 months

Managing Director of Engineering

Platzgummer GmbH

Responsible for sales, design, and manufacturing.
Winning projects with revenue growth over 50%.
Restructuring project management and logistics.
Recertifying the organization.

Apr 2011 - Dec 2012

1 year 9 months

Business Unit Director - Ingot and Wafer

Centrotherm SITec GmbH

Sales and development of silicon production equipment.
Building a global sales network.
Managing projects after the parent company's insolvency.
Introducing new products in Asia.

Jan 2010 - Mar 2011

1 year 3 months

Head of Sales / Engineering Energy Solutions

KUKA Systems GmbH

Setting up a CRM system and organizing trade shows.
Introducing special machines based on customer requirements.
Managing international teams.

Sep 2009 - Mar 2011

1 year 7 months

Managing Director of Engineering and Sales

KUKA S-Base s.r.o.

Founding the company including setting up production facilities.
Developing and selling silicon processing machines.
Managing the budget and marketing concept.
Establishing ISO 9000 certification.

Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

3 years

Product Group Leader Energy Solutions

KUKA Systems GmbH

Developing solutions for the solar industry.
Introducing new products in subsidiaries.
Preparing offers and 3D simulations.
Building a standalone product group.

Jan 2004 - Dec 2006

3 years

Team Leader BIW

KUKA Systems GmbH

Project manager in vehicle body-in-white automation.
Leading the project team and site work.
Responsible for budget and project management.

Apr 2001 - Dec 2003

2 years 9 months

Project Manager Digital Factory

KUKA Systems GmbH

Designing the IT landscape.
Implementing the eM-Planner engineering platform.
Training staff and developing processes.
Contributing to an EU-funded project.

Oct 2000 - Mar 2001

6 months

Senior Consultant E-Business Solutions

Commerce One Inc.

Selling and implementing B2B e-commerce projects.
Conducting online auctions for major automakers.

Sep 1997 - Sep 2000

3 years 1 month

Project Engineer

KUKA Schweißanlagen GmbH

Planning and designing assembly and body shop systems.
Customer contact and cost tracking.
Providing technical support and preparing offers.
Setting up an intranet and cost reduction programs.

Jan 1995 - Aug 1997

2 years 8 months

Development Engineer

RMG Regel+Messtechnik GmbH

Developing safety valves and compact systems.
Planning networks and intranets.
Training staff and presenting online.

Summary

With my many years of C-level experience in technology as a CTO and head of business units, I bring broad expertise in leading and growing companies.

My focus is on product management, project leadership, hardware and software development, and technical sales, always with full P&L responsibility. I have successfully led interdisciplinary and international teams and proven that I can combine sales and technology skills effectively.

Developing and executing successful business and product strategies is one of my strengths. I also have solid M&A experience, demonstrated through successful marketing, sale, and integration of companies. With extensive international experience in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, I am ready to make an impact in global markets.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 1990 - Jun 1994