Tom Hilkemeier
About Tom Hilkemeier
Tom Hilkemeier serves as the Head of Global Key Account Management at Phoenix Contact, a position he has held since 2017. He has a background in engineering and business, with previous roles at various companies including BHTC, HELLA, and Johnson Controls Automotive.
Current Role at Phoenix Contact
Tom Hilkemeier serves as the Head of Global Key Account Management at Phoenix Contact. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's strategic management of key accounts. His role involves overseeing global account strategies and fostering relationships with major clients. His experience in this capacity has allowed him to enhance the company's customer engagement and service delivery.
Previous Experience at Phoenix Contact
Prior to his current role, Tom Hilkemeier worked at Phoenix Contact in various capacities. He was a Corporate Key Account Manager from 2015 to 2016, where he focused on managing corporate accounts. Additionally, he served in Global Business Consulting from 2014 to 2015, contributing to business strategy and consulting efforts. His tenure at Phoenix Contact has spanned several years, allowing him to gain extensive knowledge of the company's operations.
Professional Background
Tom Hilkemeier has a diverse professional background in engineering and project management. He began his career as a Trainee in Project Management at HELLA from 1999 to 2000. He then worked as a Sales Engineer at BHTC for five months in 2006. Following that, he spent five years at Johnson Controls Automotive as a Project Coordinator from 2001 to 2006. This varied experience has equipped him with a broad skill set in account management and project coordination.
Education and Qualifications
Tom Hilkemeier holds a Diplom in Elektrotechnik, Elektronik und Kommunikationstechnik from Fachhochschule Lübeck. He also completed a Joint Degree in Business Administration and Electronic Engineering at Technische Hochschule Lübeck, earning the title of Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in engineering and management.