Claus Stehlik
About Claus Stehlik
Claus Stehlik serves as the Senior Director of Technology & Engineering at Cherry SE, where he oversees the technology roadmap and global engineering departments. He has extensive experience in technical support and management roles across various companies, including Dell EMC, Siemens, and Mimecast.
Work at Cherry
Claus Stehlik serves as the Senior Director of Technology & Engineering at Cherry SE, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the technology roadmap and managing the global software and hardware engineering departments. He previously worked at Cherry as the Head of Technical Customer Support for 10 months in 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he leads the Compliance Board at Cherry SE, focusing on the company's non-financial reporting.
Previous Experience at Dell EMC
Claus Stehlik has extensive experience at Dell EMC, where he worked from 2009 to 2017. His roles included Senior Technical Support Engineer and Subject Matter Expert from 2009 to 2014, followed by EMEA Technical Support Manager from 2014 to 2017, both based in Cork, Ireland. He also briefly served as GSAP Manager in 2013 for three months. His tenure at Dell EMC contributed to his expertise in technical support and management.
Career at Siemens
Claus Stehlik spent 17 years at Siemens, from 1985 to 2002, where he held various positions including Project Manager, Team Lead, and Senior Consultant in Graz, Austria. He later served as Technical Support Manager from 2002 to 2008. During his time at Siemens AG, he increased revenue by 40% through enhancements in development and delivery processes, showcasing his ability to drive significant improvements.
Education and Certifications
Claus Stehlik has a strong educational background in engineering and management. He studied at the Commission for Communications Regulation and earned the CEPT 1 Classification Certificate, achieving HAREC. He also completed an Executive MBA in Technology at EMC2 and participated in the EMC Manager Pipeline Program (MPP). Additionally, he studied at Höhere Technische Lehranstalt, where he became a Certified Engineer in Communications Engineering.
Experience at Other Companies
In addition to his roles at Cherry, Dell EMC, and Siemens, Claus Stehlik worked at OpenText as Senior Technical Support Manager for one year in Cork, Ireland, from 2017 to 2018. He also served as Head of Customer Service and Support at Mimecast from 2018 to 2020 in the Munich Area, Germany. His diverse experience across various sectors has contributed to his proven track record as a change agent during restructuring and technology upgrades.