Dirk Rothweiler
Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board of LPKF Laser & Electronics AG
Since June 6, 2019 | Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board of LPKF Laser & Electronics AG |
Since June 14, 2017 | Member of the Supervisory Board of LPKF Laser & Electronics AG |
Personal Data
Year of birth | 1963 |
Citizenship | German |
Professional Career
Since 2021 | Independent Management Consultant |
2017 - 2020 | Chief Executive Officer of First Sensor AG, Berlin |
2008 - 2016 | Executive Vice President Optical Systems, JENOPTIK AG, Jena |
2005 - 2007 | Vice President Sales & Service, TCZ LLC, San Diego, USA |
2000 – 2005 | Managing Director Asia Pacific, SUESS MICROTEC Co Ltd., Bangkok, Thailand |
1999 – 2000 | Director Sales & Marketing, SUESS MICROTEC AG, München |
1995 – 1998 | Project Manager in the Semiconductor Technology Division, CARL ZEISS AG, Oberkochen |
1991 – 1994 | Project Manager, Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology and Institute for Laser Technology at the Technical University Aachen |
Education
1995 | Ph. D. degree at Technical University Aachen (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering) |
1984 - 1990 | Studies in Physics at the Technical University Aachen with Diploma Degree (MS) |
Relevant knowledge, abilities, and experience
Dr. Rothweiler has extensive management experience from various technology companies listed on the stock exchange. He has vast capital market and industry experience. This includes, but is not limited to, special knowledge in the semi-conductor technology, healthcare, life sciences, automotive, industrial, and aerospace engineering sectors. He has lived and worked for more than 10 years in Asia Pacific and North America, which gives him a high level of international experience. Dr. Rothweiler is
experienced in the management of complex strategic and operating processes as well as corporate development and transformation, and has substantial innovation experience and technology expertise in the areas of photonic and optoelectronic systems and procedures, laser materials processing, semi-conductor and electronics manufacturing, as well as sensors and machine vision. Thanks to his professional background and practical experience, he is also an expert in the area of accounting as defined by Section 100 para. 5 AktG.
Memberships in other statutory supervisory boards
None
Memberships in comparable domestic and foreign governing bodies of commercial companies
None
Material activities in addition to the above mandates and the Supervisory Board mandate
None
Updated: March, 2022
