Dr. Joachim Graefe brings thorough experience from long years as Consultant, as Managing Director or Member of Executive Board, as Corporate Vice President, and as President of Supervisory Board of an independent company. His industry focus is on steel production and processing, parts or component supply, and plant & equipment building. He consults with companies of all sizes on general management, marketing of investment goods, sales, product management, product development, site analysis, efficiency improvement, sustainability & quality management. His international experiences include Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, USA, Brazil and Australia. He is fluent in English and French.
Education
- Dr.-Ing. und Dipl.-Ing., RWTH Aachen (Metallurgy / plastic forming)
- Certificate of Advanced Study, Imperial College, London (Management Science)
Professional Experience
- Theron Advisory Group: Partner
- Swiss Steel Group /CH: Corporate Vice President
- Schumag AG: Member of Executive Board
- SMS Eumuco GmbH: Managing Director
- Schmiedag GmbH: Managing Director
- Thiele GmbH & Co. KG: President of Supervisory Board
- McKinsey & Co.: Engagement Manager
- BFI Betriebsforschungsinstitut GmbH: Assistant to the MD