Claus W.
About Claus W.
Claus W. is a Director at PHOENIX CONTACT Deutschland GmbH, with extensive experience in technical sales and business development in the fiber optics and medical sectors. He has held various positions at Phoenix Contact and Tyco Electronics, contributing to significant advancements in technology and global standards.
Current Role at Phoenix Contact
Claus W. serves as the Director at PHOENIX CONTACT Deutschland GmbH, a position he has held since 2018. He is based in Blomberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. In addition to his directorial responsibilities, he has been working as the Technical Sales Manager for Fiberoptics Germany since 2022. His role involves overseeing technical sales initiatives and managing client relationships within the fiber optics sector.
Previous Experience at Phoenix Contact
Claus W. has held multiple positions at Phoenix Contact prior to his current role. He was the Head of Market Development for the Asia Pacific Business Area DC from 2016 to 2018 and served as the Business Development Manager for Field Device Connectors from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Project Manager for Device Connectors from 2010 to 2014, contributing to various projects during his tenure.
Career at Tyco Electronics
Claus W. worked at Tyco Electronics for several years in various capacities. He served as an Application Engineer for Fiber Optics from 1994 to 1996 and later as the Manager of Business Development for Fiber Optics from 1998 to 2002. He also held the position of Manager for Medical & Instrumentation Germany from 2002 to 2010, where he focused on medical sales and projects.
Educational Background
Claus W. studied at Fachhochschule Furtwangen - Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree from 1978 to 1982. He also completed his High School Certificate at Fachoberschule Bad Kreuznach in 1978. Prior to that, he attended Berufsaufbauschule Bad Kreuznach BAS, achieving a grade from 1976 to 1977.
Industry Contributions and Expertise
Claus W. has over seven years of experience in medical sales and projects, particularly in cable assemblies for MRI, CT, and X-ray applications. He has been involved in supporting global standards through IEC SC 86 B WG5, 6, and 7. His contributions include building the first DWDM technology in EMEA and starting antibody therapy findings in 2005, showcasing his expertise in the healthcare technology sector.