Born 9 August 1957 in Beckum, married, two daughters

Since 10 June 2020 Senator for Economy and Innovation
Nov. 2018 – June 2020 Senator for Economy, Transport and Innovation
2017 – 2018 Business consultant for innovation and technology
1992 – 2017 Siemens AG, Berlin/Munich
2003 – 2017 CEO Region Nord, Hamburg
2000 – 2003 Munich site, responsible for regional business in the
Middle East and Africa, various positions in these regions
1996 – 1999 Ruhr/central Germany region, head of the sales department
1992 – 1996 Munich site, responsible for the international
migration strategy for communication systems and for
organising and developing global account management
1986 – 1992 Nixdorf Computer AG, responsible for introducing and
approving IT and communication systems in China,
Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, various positions in Asia
1980 – 1985 BOG Nixdorf Computer GmbH, technical support for
hard- and software systems for midrange computers
1976 – 1978 Readymix cement works, Beckum

Education
Degree in computer science at the B.I.B. International College Paderborn
Apprenticeship as a high-voltage electrician