Heidrun Krestel
About Heidrun Krestel
Heidrun Krestel is an experienced administrator specializing in patent information promotion, currently retired and self-employed in Nürnberg, Germany. She has over 20 years of experience at the European Patent Office and holds a Master's degree in Materials Science from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg.
Work at European Patent Office
Heidrun Krestel has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) since 2002. She currently serves as an Administrator in Patent Information Promotion, a position she has held since 2014 in Vienna. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the visibility and accessibility of patent information. Prior to her current role, she worked for 12 years as an Administrator in European Co-operation, contributing to various initiatives aimed at fostering collaboration in the field of intellectual property.
Education and Expertise
Heidrun Krestel holds a Master's degree in Materials Science from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, where she studied from 1979 to 1985. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in patent and intellectual property information. She specializes in international cooperation within the intellectual property sector, leveraging her educational qualifications and extensive experience in the field.
Background
Before her tenure at the European Patent Office, Heidrun Krestel worked in various roles that contributed to her professional development. She was employed at Siemens Healthcare as an Engineer from 1985 to 1987 and later served as the Head of the Technical Information Centre at LGA Landesgewerbeanstalt Bayern from 1987 to 2001. These positions allowed her to gain valuable experience in technical and information management.
Retirement and Current Activities
Since 2019, Heidrun Krestel has been self-employed and is currently retired, residing in Nürnberg und Umgebung, Deutschland. In her retirement, she continues to engage with her expertise in patent information and intellectual property, reflecting her long-standing commitment to the field.