Robert Huxel
About Robert Huxel
Robert Huxel serves as the Director of Business Development at Xplm, focusing on ECAD solutions. With extensive experience in business development and engineering roles across various companies, he has contributed to sales strategies and product development in the ECAD sector since 1985.
Current Role at XPLM
Robert Huxel serves as the Director of Business Development for ECAD at XPLM since 2018. In this role, he focuses on developing sales and marketing strategies specifically for the ECAD business. His responsibilities include constructing and expanding relationships with resellers, distributors, and service partners in the ECAD and PLM sectors. Huxel collaborates with trusted partners to drive efficiency and innovation within the organization.
Previous Experience at Altium
Huxel has extensive experience at Altium, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Senior Application Engineer for EMEA from 2008 to 2010 and later as Technical Marketing Manager for EMEA from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, he served as Industry Specialist for Enterprise Solutions at Altium from 2008 to 2014. His work involved evaluating and developing new business fields within the ECAD product and service environment.
Consulting and Coaching Background
Prior to his tenure at Altium, Robert Huxel worked at Mentor Graphics as a Contracted Freelance Coach and Consultant from 1991 to 1996. He also served as an Application Engineer Consultant at Mentor Graphics from 1996 to 2008. His roles involved providing coaching and consulting services, contributing to the development of engineering solutions in the ECAD domain.
Engineering Experience at Rockwell Collins
Huxel began his career as an Electronics and PCB Design Engineer at Rockwell Collins, where he worked from 1985 to 1991. This six-year experience provided him with a strong foundation in electronics design and engineering, which has informed his subsequent roles in business development and technical marketing.
Education and Training
Robert Huxel studied at the Englisches Institut in Heidelberg. His educational background has contributed to his expertise in the ECAD field, enabling him to engage effectively with clients and partners in various technical and business contexts.