Dieter Soukup
About Dieter Soukup
Dieter Soukup is the Director of Sales EMEA for Advanced Materials at Materion Corporation, with over 20 years of experience in the semiconductor and high-tech industry. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics Engineering and has held various sales and managerial positions across notable companies in the sector.
Current Role at Materion
Dieter Soukup serves as the Director of Sales EMEA for Advanced Materials at Materion Corporation. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's sales strategy and operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. His role involves overseeing the sales of high-performance materials, including specialty engineered beryllium and copper-based alloys, as well as ceramics.
Education and Expertise
Dieter Soukup holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics Engineering, with a focus on Communication Technology and IT/Software, from HTBLuVA Moedling, where he studied from 1991 to 1996. He is currently enhancing his leadership skills through the Agile Leadership program at WU Executive Academy, which he began in 2020. His educational background supports his extensive experience in technical sales and marketing within the semiconductor and high-tech industry.
Professional Background
Dieter Soukup has over 20 years of experience in the semiconductor and high-tech industry. His career includes significant roles such as Area Sales Manager for Central and Eastern Europe at CODICO GmbH and BenQ Corporation, and Head of Sales for Eastern Europe and Austria at OSRAM. He also worked as a Regional Sales Manager at OSRAM and as a Product Manager at TE Connectivity. His diverse experience spans various aspects of sales management and technical marketing.
Sales and Marketing Specialization
Dieter Soukup specializes in technical sales and marketing within manufacturing enterprises, particularly in global matrix organizations. He possesses a strong entrepreneurial mindset and has expertise in diversified distribution channel fields. His extensive background in high-performance materials sales positions him as a knowledgeable leader in the industry.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role at Materion, Dieter Soukup held several key positions in reputable companies. He worked at OSRAM for nine years, first as Regional Sales Manager and later as Head of Sales for Eastern Europe and Austria. His earlier experience includes six years at CODICO GmbH and a year at BenQ Corporation, where he focused on sales management in the semiconductor sector.