Thorsten Bogner

Executive Chairman

Obernburg am Main, Germany
Experience
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
1 year
Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Consultant, Expert, Go-to-Market

cohabo e.K.

Project: CCI Valve Technology GmbH / Consultant for market entry strategy in the chemical industry

  • Coordination with expert committees and potential customers on technical feasibility regarding application options and maintenance
  • Certification of products with the "Proven Technology" status in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry
  • Execution of test and field trials
  • Coordination with BASF, IPH (Celanese, Infraserv and Bayer) regarding product approval
  • Technology transfer to users at the Industriepark Hoechst site, among others.
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
1 year
Germany

Managing Director, Founder, B2B

cohabo e.K.

Project: LEG Thuringia / B2B, Outsourcing

  • Market analyses of potential business models for the state of Thuringia
  • Needs analyses in manufacturing for outsourcing/relocation
  • Calculation of ROI models
  • Advice on step-by-step strategies
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
1 year

Interim Manager, Implementation Expert, Consultant

cohabo e.K.

Project: Bilfinger, VDI / Product Approval

  • Advising and supporting test and field trials in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry
  • Coordination with expert panels for approval and launch of an innovative new development
  • Advising on inclusion in relevant committees and institutes for forward-looking collaboration
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
1 year

Consultant, Expert, Go-to-Market

cohabo e.K.

Project: IMI Critical Engineering / Consultant for market entry in the chemical industry

  • Validate and verify the product for the market
  • Develop market strategy
  • Act as sparring partner for validating the business idea, market potential, SWOT analysis, competitor analysis
  • Technology transfer and exchange between committees and users
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
1 year

Consultant, Expert

cohabo e.K.

Project: Kurita Europe / Maintenance concept for a chemical company at the industrial park

  • Set up and implement a maintenance concept in the market
  • Phase 1: Analysis & design
  • Phase 2: Implementation support with Kurita on site
  • Interface management between management, production and service providers
  • Defining and creating SOPs
  • Technology transfer from external service provider including know-how protection
Jan 2019 - Dec 2022
4 years
Germany

Partner, Managing Director, Sales

Tecsag GmbH

Projects:

  • Yusung Tech and others, Funkwerk AG / electronic assemblies

  • Merck, Streuli, Bayer, state government and others / protective equipment

  • Established a distribution network in Europe and Asia

  • Launched brands (clients' and own)

  • Negotiated and implemented customer-specific products

  • Ongoing optimization of the supply chain

  • B2B for PPE products between producers and end users

  • Qualification & participation in public tenders

  • Qualification & registration for import of certified PPE products

  • Managed everything from tender to delivery of over 30 PPE projects in Germany and Switzerland

Jan 2019 - Dec 2022
4 years
Incheon, Korea, Republic of

Interim Manager, Implementation Expert, Consultant

cohabo e.K.

Project: Celltrion (KR) / Process optimization at the Incheon chemical park

  • Reduced failure rates by adjusting process chains
  • Introduced a control and change management system
  • Advised on setting up a know-how database in production
  • Analyzed margin development by changing communication paths, team structures and process workflows
  • Supported the commissioning of the production expansion (Celltrion II)
  • Defined and created SOPs
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
1 year

Board Chair, Founder, Sales, Development

Tecsag Innovation AG

Project: Funkwerk / Power supply for communication systems

  • Developed a compact power supply for various consumers
  • Designed the housing according to relevant standards and technical requirements
Jan 2017 - Dec 2019
3 years
Switzerland

Board Chair, Founder, Sales, Development

Tecsag Innovation AG

Project: SBB / Freight wagon monitoring system

  • Position tracking of SBB freight wagons and construction machines
  • Agreement on application and initial long-term field tests
  • Exploring and expanding use cases of the IoT tracking system based on the Alptracker
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
1 year
Dortmund, Germany

Managing Director, Key Account, Development

Tecsag GmbH

Project: Hella Industries / LED street lighting

  • Custom development of an LED driver considering all standards and design conditions
  • Validation of the LED drivers from prototype through test series to production
  • Installed the LED drivers in replacement of gas-powered street lamps in the cities of Dortmund and Düsseldorf
Jan 2015 - Dec 2019
5 years
Germany

Board Chair, Founder, Shareholder, Sales

Alptacker AG

Project: Alptracker AG / Herd monitoring system

  • Developed, manufactured and launched tracking systems for monitoring herds. Newly developed a proprietary LoRaWAN network for alpine and urban use.
  • Achieved high value creation in Switzerland
  • Networked with development partners for successful development
  • Built a distribution network for the DACH region
  • Qualified the Alptracker as a subsidizable product in Switzerland and Germany
  • Collaborated with colleges, universities and regional development agencies
  • Patented the IoT tracking system
  • Cooperated with medical technology and healthcare companies to explore possible applications
Hybrid

Consultant, Expert, Project Lead, Project Coordinator

cohabo e.K.

Project: Vossloh Rolling Stock GmbH / Project coordinator for remodel & expansion of hybrid IBS

  • Planned and remodeled an MSV system on site
  • Analyzed technical requirements
  • Derived work packages and defined milestones based on the analysis
  • Monitored and tracked milestones and work packages
  • Documented all project activities, including all required forecasts, analyses, recommendations and plans
  • Transferred all documentation and materials between engineering partners and the client

Consultant, Implementation Expert, Go-to-Market

cohabo e.K.

Project: Watch Water / Consultant for production expansion and new fabrication

  • Managed interfaces between owners, M&A, authorities and construction companies
  • Improved efficiency by remodeling machinery, production processes and preventive maintenance
  • Monitored schedule and budget for all trades
  • Developed measures for a production rebuild and expansion
Viet Nam

Consultant, Implementation Expert

cohabo e.K.

Project: Fresenius Kabi / Production optimization

  • Rationalized the production facility in Vietnam (800-900 employees)
  • Assessed current OE (overall equipment effectiveness) to better understand downtime
  • Evaluated existing inefficiencies related to shift models
  • Summarized findings showing improvement potential for production planning, automation opportunities, production/lab processes, etc.
  • Managed interfaces and technology transfer to other production sites and the head office
  • Defined and created SOPs
Germany

Interim Manager, Founder, Sales

cohabo e.K.

Project: Signo / Online trading platform for PPE products

  • Advised a Chinese PPE manufacturer on direct market entry into Germany and, in phase 2, Central Europe
  • Reviewed and, if needed, obtained approval of PPE products according to current EU directives and laws
  • Drafted all relevant contractual terms for approval in the German market
  • Established tax and legal requirements and processes between China and Germany
Summary

Several years of global leadership experience as the manager in charge of worldwide quality, environmental, process and improvement management. Built and expanded methods, processes and quality management worldwide. Experience in developing and implementing global strategies. Experience in corporate leadership (from development to sale). Direct support of global customers and suppliers for sustainability. Industry experience in plant and electrical engineering, preventive maintenance and technology transfer, in biotechnology, the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Skilled in project and product management methods. Deep knowledge in setting up, optimizing and running production operations and workflows.

A pioneer with strong analytical and strategic thinking. High problem-solving ability that leads to pragmatic, practical solutions. Leadership through communication, trust, prioritization and passion. Goal-oriented, decisive, a team player, motivating and resilient.

Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
Korean
Elementary
Chinese
Elementary
Education
Oct 2002 - Mar 2005

AKAD University for Working Professionals

Master of Science, International Management · Industrial Engineering · Zürich, Switzerland

Sep 1993 - Jan 1998

Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences

Master of Engineering, Automation Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Frankfurt, Germany

Aug 1989 - Jun 1991

Ludwig-Geissler School

Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics · Hanau, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified expert under §32 Pressure Vessel Regulation

Trainer Aptitude Examination

Chamber of Industry and Commerce

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