Astrid Schlestein
About Astrid Schlestein
Astrid Schlestein is a Technical Project Manager at Climeworks with a background in electrical systems and controls. She holds a Master of Science from ETH Zürich and a Bachelor of Science from Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.
Title
Astrid Schlestein holds the position of Technical Project Manager at Climeworks since 2022. This role follows a series of escalating responsibilities within the company, showcasing a deepening expertise in technical and managerial areas.
Company
Astrid Schlestein is currently employed at Climeworks. This organization is known for its pioneering work in carbon capture technology. Astrid's contributions span multiple roles within the same company, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing Climeworks’ technological and operational goals.
Education and Expertise
Astrid Schlestein pursued her higher education at well-regarded institutions. She earned a Master of Science degree from ETH Zürich, completing her studies from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, she attained a Bachelor of Science degree from Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences between 2007 and 2011. Her academic background laid a solid foundation for her extensive career in electrical and control systems within the carbon capture industry.
Professional Background
Astrid Schlestein's career at Climeworks features a succession of roles with increasing responsibility. Starting as a Praktikantin in Zürich for 7 months from 2013 to 2014, she then advanced to Controls Engineer, holding this role from 2014 to 2017. Following this, she was promoted to Team Leader Electrical Systems and Controls, a position she held for 4 years from 2017 to 2021. Subsequently, she became the Head of Electrical Systems & Controls, briefly serving in this capacity for 8 months in 2021. Her current role as Technical Project Manager began in 2022.