Dr. Tobias Gerdemann
About Dr. Tobias Gerdemann
Dr. Tobias Gerdemann is the Global Head of Performance and Transformation at thyssenkrupp, with extensive experience in both European and North American markets.
Current Role at thyssenkrupp
Dr. Tobias Gerdemann currently holds the position of Global Head of Performance and Transformation at thyssenkrupp in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing performance improvement and transformation initiatives across the company. Dr. Gerdemann's leadership is instrumental in driving strategic changes aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and business performance.
Previous Positions at thyssenkrupp
Dr. Gerdemann has held several key roles at thyssenkrupp over the years. From 2021 to 2023, he served as the Global Head of Sales Industry for the BU Forged Technologies division in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Prior to that, he was the Director of Sales Aftermarket for North America from 2018 to 2021, based in Wisconsin, USA. He also worked as the Head of Business Excellence for the BU Forged Technologies from 2017 to 2018 and as a Brand Strategy Manager from 2016 to 2017.
Experience at Boston Consulting Group
Before joining thyssenkrupp, Dr. Gerdemann worked at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as a Management Consultant from 2012 to 2014 in Düsseldorf, Germany. During his tenure at BCG, he provided strategic advice to various clients, helping them navigate complex business challenges and improve their operational and financial performance.
Career at Volkswagen AG
Dr. Gerdemann gained valuable experience in marketing strategies during his time at Volkswagen AG, where he served as a Marketing Project Manager from 2009 to 2012 in Wolfsburg, Germany. In this role, he managed multiple marketing projects, contributing to the company's efforts to strengthen its market presence and brand image in the highly competitive automotive industry.
Educational Background
Dr. Tobias Gerdemann has an extensive academic background. He studied Business Studies at Paderborn University, where he achieved both a Diploma and a PhD. He also pursued Executive Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Additionally, Dr. Gerdemann attended Western Michigan University as a visiting scholar in Marketing and studied International Business at Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador.