Michael Mocha
About Michael Mocha
Michael Mocha serves as the Senior Director of Sales Europe at Phoenix Contact, specializing in management and automation. He has an extensive background in electrical engineering and business administration, with previous roles in sales and engineering across several companies.
Current Role at Phoenix Contact
Michael Mocha serves as the Senior Director of Sales Europe at Phoenix Contact, focusing on the Industry Management and Automation sector. He has held this position since 2023, bringing extensive experience in sales and business management to the role. His leadership contributes to the strategic direction and growth of the company's sales initiatives across Europe.
Previous Positions at Phoenix Contact
Prior to his current role, Michael Mocha worked at Phoenix Contact in various capacities. He served as the Director of Sales Europe for the Industry Management and Automation division from 2018 to 2023. Before that, he was the Head of Sales & Business Management in the same sector from 2016 to 2018. His tenure at Phoenix Contact has been marked by a focus on enhancing sales strategies and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Michael Mocha has a strong educational background in engineering and business. He studied Elektrotechnik at Fachhochschule Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven from 1992 to 1994. He then pursued a Diplom-Ingenieur at Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen from 1994 to 1996. Additionally, he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen from 2004 to 2006. He is currently studying for another MBA at Pfeiffer University, which he began in 2006.
Professional Experience Prior to Phoenix Contact
Before joining Phoenix Contact, Michael Mocha gained valuable experience in the industry. He worked at Oerlikon as a Commissioning Engineer and Software Engineer (PLC) from 1996 to 2002. Following that, he held the position of Head of Electrical Engineering at SCHOTT from 2002 to 2009. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in engineering and management within the automation sector.