B
orn and raised in Germany, Hans has resided primarily in the US for the last 30 years. A dual citizen, he carries a double major in business management/finance and marketing from the BZN College in Neuwied, Germany, with subsequent studies at the University of Cambridge/UK and an MBA recognition from Columbia University, NY. Upon graduation, he joined Rittal, the global leader in enclosure systems and packaging solution for electrical and electronic applications as Assistant to the President & CEO., followed by a stint as President of Rittal’s Austrian operations.
orn and raised in Germany, Hans has resided primarily in the US for the last 30 years. A dual citizen, he carries a double major in business management/finance and marketing from the BZN College in Neuwied, Germany, with subsequent studies at the University of Cambridge/UK and an MBA recognition from Columbia University, NY. Upon graduation, he joined Rittal, the global leader in enclosure systems and packaging solution for electrical and electronic applications as Assistant to the President & CEO., followed by a stint as President of Rittal’s Austrian operations.In 1982, he transferred to the US, where he established the company’s North American operations in Springfield, Ohio. Under his leadership as President & CEO, the company grew from scratch to becoming the technology leader in the market, employing over 1,000 people in 3 domestic manufacturing plants and a continental network of sales operations. In 2003, Hans elected to take early retirement for specific health reasons, subsequently joining Hafenbrack Marketing.
As Senior Partner, he has guided the company’s strategic marketing and business management consulting arm. In 2012, he led the establishment of TransAdvantage LLC as a separate, yet closely affiliated division of the group to focus on a broad portfolio of support solutions for our client’s engaged in trans-Atlantic business activities.
His extensive, hands-on management experience in the technology environment as well as his global perspective adds intrinsic comprehension to our clients’ business challenges and opportunities. Hans is personally engaged in specific account management functions and supervises the company’s strategic and business management activities. He continues as a Senior Partner of Hafenbrack and serves as a director on numerous boards.
Contact Hans directly:
Cell: +1.937.215.3899
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