Kohl Gerd
About Kohl Gerd
Kohl Gerd is the CFO and Regional Head of Finance at ThyssenKrupp (China) Ltd. and Head of Risk & Insurance at thyssenkrupp AG, with extensive experience in international finance and risk management.
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Kohl Gerd currently holds the position of CFO / Regional Head of Finance at ThyssenKrupp (China) Ltd. in Beijing, China. He also serves as the Head of Risk & Insurance for thyssenkrupp AG in Essen, Germany.
Current Roles at ThyssenKrupp
Kohl Gerd is responsible for overseeing the financial operations and risk management at ThyssenKrupp (China) Ltd., along with his role as CFO and Regional Head of Finance. His work includes implementing financial strategies, managing regional finances, and supervising risk assessment protocols in Beijing City, China. Additionally, he handles risk and insurance tasks at thyssenkrupp AG in Essen, Germany.
Previous Positions
Kohl Gerd has a diverse professional background. Before his current roles, he worked as Deputy Group Representative at ThyssenKrupp (China) Ltd. from 2003 to 2005. Prior to that, he served as General Manager at Huennebeck Sverige AB in Sweden from 2001 to 2003. He also held the position of Head of Controlling at Mannesmann (China) Ltd. from 1999 to 2001 and was Commercial Manager at Demag Metal Plant Technology Ltd. from 1995 to 1999 in Shanghai, China. Earlier in his career, he worked in various roles at Mannesmann Demag Sack GmbH from 1989 to 1994 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Education and Expertise
Kohl Gerd studied at Ruhr Universität Bochum and Fachhochschule Aachen. He achieved a Dipl. Wirt. Ing. (FH) from Ruhr Universität Bochum from 1987 to 1989 and a Dipl. Ing. (FH) from Fachhochschule Aachen from 1983 to 1987. His educational background solidified his expertise in engineering and finance, providing him with a strong foundation for his extensive career in international finance and risk management.
International Experience in Finance and Risk Management
Kohl Gerd has accumulated over three decades of experience in finance and risk management, working in leadership roles across various countries, including China, Sweden, and Germany. His international experience has enabled him to develop a versatile and global approach to business leadership, particularly in the engineering and industrial sectors. His roles have frequently involved significant responsibilities in financial management, risk assessment, and implementing strategic financial practices.