Marcus Böker
About Marcus Böker
Marcus Böker serves as the Vice President of Venture Investment & Administration at PHOENIX CONTACT and has extensive board experience across various companies in Germany, Israel, the Netherlands, and Taiwan. His career includes significant roles in corporate development and mergers and acquisitions, demonstrating a strong international leadership background.
Current Role at PHOENIX CONTACT
Marcus Böker serves as Vice President of Venture Investment & Administration at PHOENIX CONTACT since 2023. In this role, he oversees critical functions related to venture investments and administration. He is a key member of the New Business Board, where he manages areas such as M&A, Finance, Tax, Legal, and Governance. His position allows him to influence strategic decisions within the organization while working in a hybrid arrangement based in Blomberg, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland.
Board Memberships and Leadership Roles
Böker holds multiple board positions across various organizations. He has been a Member of the Board of Directors at Accerion since 2019, urban energy GmbH since 2019, and Perle Systems since 2016. Additionally, he serves on the boards of Digital Spine and SIGA - Level Zero OT Resilience. His involvement in these roles spans several countries, including Germany, Israel, the Netherlands, and Taiwan, reflecting his extensive international leadership experience.
Previous Experience at PHOENIX CONTACT
Before his current role, Böker held several positions at PHOENIX CONTACT. He worked as Head of Acquisitions from 2013 to 2017 and as Senior Director of M&A from 2018 to 2023. He also served as a Project Manager for Acquisitions from 2010 to 2012. His tenure at PHOENIX CONTACT has contributed significantly to his expertise in mergers and acquisitions within the technology sector.
Educational Background
Marcus Böker has a strong educational foundation in business and law. He studied at the University of Münster, where he earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Mergers & Acquisitions from 2007 to 2009. He also completed his studies at Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft (FHDW), achieving a Diplom Kaufmann (FH) in European Business Management from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, he obtained the Bilanzbuchhalter (IHK) certification from IHK Berlin in 2007.
Career History and Early Roles
Böker's career includes a variety of roles in corporate development and management. He worked at E.ON edis AG as a Referent in Corporate Development from 2005 to 2008. He also gained early experience as an intern at arvato AG in 2005. His diverse career path has equipped him with a broad skill set in corporate governance and strategic management.