Andreas Hilgers
About Andreas Hilgers
Andreas Hilgers is a Sales Manager for Power in the EMEA region at Vaisala, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in sales and project management, having previously worked at Royal SMIT Transformers B.V. in various roles for over a decade.
Current Role at Vaisala
Andreas Hilgers serves as the Sales Manager for Power in the EMEA region at Vaisala. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's sales strategies and initiatives in the energy sector. His role involves managing client relationships and driving sales growth across various markets within the EMEA region.
Previous Experience at Royal SMIT Transformers B.V.
Andreas Hilgers has extensive experience at Royal SMIT Transformers B.V., where he worked in various capacities from 2004 to 2020. His roles included Project Manager for Service Germany, Senior Project Manager for Large Power Transformers, Manager of Projects, and Region Manager for Sales & Projects - SMIT Transformer Service. This tenure provided him with a deep understanding of project management and sales within the transformer industry.
Early Career and Project Coordination
Before joining Royal SMIT Transformers B.V., Andreas Hilgers worked as a Project Coordinator for Work Flow Management at Nuon from 1997 to 2001. He also held positions as a Project Manager and Engineer at various companies, including Colt International GmbH and Daifuku Europe Ltd. His early career laid the foundation for his expertise in project management and engineering.
Education and Qualifications
Andreas Hilgers studied at Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen (HAN), where he earned a degree in electro engineering from 1993 to 1997. This educational background provided him with the technical knowledge necessary for his roles in engineering and project management throughout his career.