Philipp Zentz
About Philipp Zentz
Philipp Zentz is the Commercial Head of Execution Management Center and Head of Commercial Project Support at thyssenkrupp's BU Mining in Essen, Germany.
Current Role at thyssenkrupp
Philipp Zentz is currently serving as the Commercial Head of Execution Management Center and Head of Commercial Project Support, BU Mining at thyssenkrupp. He is based in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. His role involves overseeing commercial project support and managing execution activities within the mining business unit, ensuring effective project forecasting, controlling and governance frameworks.
Previous Experience at Primetals Technologies China Ltd.
Prior to his tenure at thyssenkrupp, Philipp Zentz worked as the Commercial Department Manager at Primetals Technologies China Ltd. from 2015 to 2016. During his time in Shanghai, P.R. China, he was responsible for managing the commercial aspects of the company’s operations, focusing on project support and business execution.
Educational Background
Philipp Zentz has an extensive educational background. He earned a Master of Science degree in East Asian Business with distinction from The University of Sheffield, attended from 2010 to 2011. He also obtained Language Certificates in Chinese Studies from the University of International Business and Economics in China (2008-2009) and from Tongji University (2007). Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Politics of East Asia from Ruhr University Bochum, completed in 2010.
Early Career and Internships
Philipp Zentz's career includes several internships that provided a foundation for his later roles. In 2008, he interned at World HR in China Ltd. in Beijing, and in 2006, he interned at Siemens Transportation Systems, also in Beijing. Earlier, in 2004, he worked as an intern at Hilton Worldwide in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Project Management and Commercial Support Contributions
Throughout his career, Philipp Zentz has significantly contributed to project management and commercial support. He has built teams of Commercial Project Managers and implemented governance frameworks for project execution. His efforts include defining roles for global functions, implementing project tools such as EcoSys and InEight, and developing standardized project execution models. Additionally, he managed the sales agent appointment process and conducted in-depth audits to provide organizational insights and turnaround measures.