Torsten Janwlecke
About Torsten Janwlecke
Torsten Janwlecke serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Phoenix Contact, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in various leadership roles across several companies, including Olympus Europe and METZ CONNECT Group.
Current Role at Phoenix Contact
Torsten Janwlecke serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Phoenix Contact, a position he has held since 2020. He is based in Blomberg, Lippe, where he oversees operational strategies and initiatives. In addition to his role as COO, he has been the President of the Business Area DC since 2016, contributing to the company's growth and development in this sector.
Professional Experience
Torsten Janwlecke has extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple organizations. Prior to joining Phoenix Contact, he worked at Olympus Europe as the General Manager of Business Development from 1998 to 2003. He also held the position of Executive Managing Director at METZ CONNECT Group from 2005 to 2015. His career includes roles at Kontron, Robert Bosch, Olympus IMS, and Hitachi, where he developed a strong background in sales, marketing, and business development.
Education and Qualifications
Torsten Janwlecke studied at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, where he earned a degree in Economics, achieving Dipl.-Wirtsch. Ing (FH) from 1989 to 1991. He also studied Electronics at Fachhochschule Bielefeld, obtaining a Dipl. Ing. (FH) from 1985 to 1989. His educational background includes earlier studies at Realschule Pr. Oldendorf and Fachoberschule Lübbecke.
Career Timeline
Torsten Janwlecke's career spans several decades, beginning in 1989 as a Regional Sales Manager at Kontron. He progressed through various roles, including Sales Manager at Hitachi and Director of Sales and Marketing at Olympus IMS. His tenure at Robert Bosch as Senior Vice President lasted from 2003 to 2005. After that, he spent ten years at METZ CONNECT Group before moving to Olympus Europe, leading to his current positions at Phoenix Contact.