Carsten Gregorius
About Carsten Gregorius
Carsten Gregorius is a Manager of Strategic Product Marketing - Safety at PHOENIX CONTACT, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in safety systems and Industry 4.0, holding various positions in organizations such as IEC and VDE.
Work at PHOENIX CONTACT
Carsten Gregorius has been serving as the Manager of Strategic Product Marketing - Safety at PHOENIX CONTACT since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for the strategic orientation of the 'Safety' product line, which includes portfolio planning, market launch, and campaign management. Prior to this position, he worked as a Senior Specialist in Product Marketing - Safety at the same company from 2011 to 2021. His tenure at PHOENIX CONTACT spans over a decade, during which he has contributed significantly to the company's safety product initiatives.
Professional Involvement in IEC
Since 2020, Carsten Gregorius has been a member of TC44/MT 62061 at the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). His involvement in this technical committee focuses on safety standards, reflecting his expertise in the field. This role complements his extensive background in safety systems and contributes to the development of international safety standards.
Education and Expertise
Carsten Gregorius studied Electrical Engineering and Telecommunication at Hochschule Hannover, where he earned a Dipl.-Ing. (FH) degree from 1988 to 1992. He also studied Betriebswirtschaftslehre at Dr. Buhmann Schule gGmbH, achieving a Betriebswirt VDP qualification in 1994. His educational background supports his expertise in the implementation of programmable or configurable safety systems, particularly in the context of Industry 4.0.
Background in Safety Systems
Carsten Gregorius has a comprehensive background in safety systems, having worked in various roles related to safety and product management. His career includes positions at TÜV NORD GROUP as an Expert in Safety Systems and at SICK as a Portfolio Manager for Industrial Safety Systems. He has also served as a Product Manager at Pilz. His experience spans over two decades, focusing on the challenges of decentralization in Industry 4.0 and the importance of functional safety.
Membership in Standards Committees
Carsten Gregorius has been actively involved in several national and international committees related to safety standards. He has been a member of the national mirror committee for ISO 13849 since 2001 and has participated in the VDE Verband der Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik e.V. as part of the Technical Committee for Safety Technology since 2004. His long-standing commitment to these organizations highlights his dedication to advancing safety standards in the industry.