Philipp Nellessen
About Philipp Nellessen
Philipp Nellessen is the Chief Executive Officer for South Africa and Sub Saharan Africa at Thyssenkrupp, based in Essen, Germany. He has extensive experience in strategic transformation, organizational improvements, and business optimization across various industries.
Current Role at Thyssenkrupp
Philipp Nellessen is the Chief Executive Officer for Thyssenkrupp in South Africa and Sub Saharan Africa. He has been leading Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions in this region since February 2018. Based in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, his role involves overseeing various strategic and operational functions across the Sub-Saharan African market.
Past Positions at Thyssenkrupp
Before his current role, Philipp Nellessen served as Head of Transformation Office Planets at Thyssenkrupp from 2017 to 2018, focusing on strategic transformation initiatives. From 2014 to 2017, he was the Head of Strategy and Organization for Components Technology, where he drove significant organizational improvements. His tenure at Thyssenkrupp has been marked by a focus on strategic growth and operational efficiency.
Experience at Nyrstar and BCG
Philipp Nellessen managed business optimization and technical services for mining operations at Nyrstar from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, he had an extensive career at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, holding multiple roles including Principal, Project Leader, Consultant, and Associate, from 2005 to 2013. His roles at BCG were characterized by a strong focus on consulting and management strategies.
Academic Background
Philipp Nellessen studied at Ruhr University Bochum, where he completed a PhD in Medical Ethics and History of Medicine from 2002 to 2005. He also studied Civil Engineering at the same university from 1997 to 2001. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his analytical and strategic skills, which have been crucial in his various professional roles.
Early Career Experience
Philipp Nellessen gained early career experience in the fields of construction and project management. In 2002, he worked in construction monitoring at Imm in Rahway, New Jersey, United States, for three months. Prior to that, he served as an Assistant Tunnel Manager at Hochtief in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, for four months in 2000. These roles provided him with hands-on experience in project execution and operational management.