Michael Kohler
About Michael Kohler
Michael Kohler serves as the Head of Accounting, Treasury, and Tax at Exasol, bringing nearly 25 years of management experience across various industries. His previous roles include positions at Techniplas NAG Holding, imc Learning, and Attensity Europe GmbH.
Current Role at Exasol
Michael Kohler serves as the Head of Accounting, Treasury and Tax at Exasol since 2022. In this role, he oversees the financial operations and ensures compliance with accounting standards. His responsibilities include managing treasury functions and tax strategies to support the company's financial health.
Professional Experience
Michael Kohler has nearly 25 years of experience in various management positions across different industries. Prior to his current role, he held several key positions, including Managing Director and CFO at Techniplas NAG Holding from 2021 to 2022, and Director of Finance from 2007 to 2021. He also worked as a Controller at imc Learning from 1999 to 2002 and as Director of Finance at Attensity Europe GmbH from 2002 to 2007.
Education and Qualifications
Michael Kohler studied Wirtschaftsinformatik/BWL at Universität des Saarlandes from 1997 to 1998. He also attended Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW), where he studied BWL and achieved a Dipl.Betriebswirt from 1994 to 1997. His educational background supports his extensive experience in finance and management.
Previous Positions and Roles
Throughout his career, Michael Kohler has held various positions that contributed to his expertise in finance and management. He worked as a Financial Services Consultant at Lintz, Welsch & Kollegen from 1994 to 1998 and completed a trainee program in consulting at Arthur Andersen from 1998 to 1999. His diverse roles have equipped him with a broad skill set in financial leadership.
Business Philosophy
Michael Kohler believes that successful business fundamentally revolves around effective interpersonal relationships. This perspective has guided his approach to management and finance, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and communication in achieving business objectives.