Stefan Burger
About Stefan Burger
Stefan Burger is the Director of Electrical & Controls Engineering at Fortna, where he oversees operations across multiple countries. He has a background in engineering and business, holding an MBA and an MSc, and has held various leadership roles in the engineering sector.
Current Role at Fortna
Stefan Burger serves as the Director of Electrical & Controls Engineering at Fortna, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing electrical and controls engineering operations across multiple countries, including Austria, the UK, and South Africa. His leadership focuses on shaping and implementing a clear vision for the department within the EMEA region.
Previous Experience at TGW Logistics Group
Before joining Fortna, Stefan Burger worked at TGW Logistics Group as the Head of Engineering Controls from 2017 to 2022. His tenure lasted five years in Wels, Austria, where he played a significant role in engineering controls, contributing to the company's operational efficiency and project execution.
Career at Siemens VAI Metals Technologies GmbH
Stefan Burger was employed at Siemens VAI Metals Technologies GmbH in Linz, Austria, as a Product Owner from 2007 to 2015. Over the course of eight years, he was involved in product management and development, focusing on enhancing the company's offerings in the metals technologies sector.
Education and Qualifications
Stefan Burger holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from California Lutheran University, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 2015 to 2016. He also earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Information Systems Management and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business Informatics from Fachhochschule Technikum Wien, completing his MSc from 2014 to 2016 and his BSc from 2011 to 2014.
Leadership and Team Development
In his various roles, Stefan Burger has demonstrated a strong focus on building and leading teams towards innovation and continuous improvement. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration and the development of engineering capabilities across the organizations he has been part of.