Dr. Wolfgang Konrad
Senior Advisor
Dr. Wolfgang Konrad is a highly accomplished global executive with a proven track record in the energy, automotive and aviation industries. He has delivered impressive results, including turnarounds, significant growth and improved profitability while heading large and mid-sized companies
Driven by a clear strategic vision, he excels in complex technical environments and has strong communication and collaborative management skills. Fluent in German, English, French and Spanish, Dr. Konrad has managed global business units and gained valuable cross-cultural insights during his eight years living in the US and UK
He served as Senior Executive Variable Cost Productivity at General Electric, leading strategic cost reduction efforts in the Gas Power Division. Previously, as CEO of Oerlikon Surface Solutions’ Metco Aero & Energy business unit, he achieved remarkable growth, successfully integrated acquired businesses and turned around underperforming segments
With expertise in M&A, customer relations and operational improvement, Dr. Konrad is a dynamic leader who drives success in complex global environments
Dr. Konrad holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University (US), studied at Cornell University (US) and has a Diplom-Ingenieur degree equivalent to a Master of Science degree from the Technical University Darmstadt (Germany). He has served on various supervisory boards and is actively involved in professional memberships and associations
