Harald Jentsch
About Harald Jentsch
Harald Jentsch serves as the Head of Airports & Baggage Screening and Head of Air Cargo Screening (interim) at Smiths Detection, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in the aviation sector, having held various roles at Smiths Detection since 2009, and he holds degrees in electrical engineering from Gesamthochschule Kassel Universität.
Current Role at Smiths Detection
Harald Jentsch serves as the Head of Airports & Baggage Screening and the Head of Air Cargo Screening (interim) at Smiths Detection. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the company's operations in Wiesbaden. In this role, he oversees the strategic direction and management of airport and baggage screening solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
Previous Experience at Smiths Detection
Harald Jentsch has extensive experience at Smiths Detection, having worked in various roles since 2009. He served as Director Regional Sales for EMEA & Asia Pacific from 2010 to 2014, and as Director Products EDS from 2015 to 2016. His earlier positions included Product Manager and Capability Manager EDS, where he focused on product development and market strategies. His career at Smiths Detection reflects a progressive trajectory through key leadership roles.
Educational Background
Harald Jentsch studied at Gesamthochschule Kassel Universität, where he earned two degrees. He achieved a Diplom Ingenieur in Elektrotechnik und Elektronik from 1992 to 1999 and later obtained an Ingenieur Elektrotechnik with a focus on Mess- und Regelungstechnik from 1994 to 1999. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles relevant to his current role.
Marketing Strategy Development
In his capacity at Smiths Detection, Harald Jentsch has developed the marketing strategy for the aviation sector, specifically focusing on airport and baggage screening. This strategy encompasses brand propositions, market segmentation, and customer targeting, aimed at enhancing the visibility and effectiveness of Smiths Detection's offerings in the aviation market.
Coaching and Product Development
Harald Jentsch supports and coaches Product Managers in creating Voice of Customer (VOC) guides, which help in understanding customer needs and preferences. He identifies opportunities for new product development and market expansion within the aviation sector, collaborating closely with marketing teams to promote Smiths Detection's products and services through various media channels.