Dr. Christian Helmig
About Dr. Christian Helmig
Dr. Christian Helmig serves as the Vice President of the Business Unit Field Device Connector at PHOENIX CONTACT, a position he has held since 2016. He has extensive experience within the company, having worked in various roles since 2002, and holds advanced degrees in business innovation and electrical engineering.
Current Role at Phoenix Contact
Dr. Christian Helmig serves as the Vice President of the Business Unit Field Device Connector at Phoenix Contact. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the company's strategic direction and product development in this area. His role involves overseeing operations and driving innovation within the field device connector segment, ensuring alignment with industry standards and customer needs.
Previous Positions at Phoenix Contact
Dr. Helmig has held multiple positions at Phoenix Contact prior to his current role. He served as Senior Director of Innovation from 2013 to 2015, where he focused on advancing innovative solutions. Before that, he was the Senior Director of Strategic Projects & Innovation from 2011 to 2013, and he also worked as Director of Project Management from 2008 to 2011. His career at Phoenix Contact began as a Technology Development Manager from 2002 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Helmig earned an Executive Master of Business Innovation from EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht, completing his studies from 2009 to 2011. He also holds a Diplom-Ingenieur in Electrical Engineering and Electronics from Technische Universität Dortmund, where he studied from 1991 to 1996. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in innovation and project management within the technology sector.
Academic Background
Before entering the corporate sector, Dr. Helmig worked as a Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter at Technische Universität Dortmund from 1997 to 2001. This role involved research and academic responsibilities, contributing to his expertise in electrical engineering and electronics. His academic experience complements his extensive professional background in technology development and innovation.