• University Diploma (Master) in Mechanical Engineering at KIT
• Doctorate at the KIT on the topic “Artificial Intelligence assisted Software Development of Factory Control Systems with neuronal networks 1992”
• Department Head at Motorola “Development and roll out of an inhouse MES System”
• Division Head Industrial Engineering at E+H
• Director R&D Europe and member of the board at Freudenberg Mectec
• Production Manager of Solid forms at Novartis Pharmaceutical “Implementation of Lean Manufacturing at Novartis”
• Division Head Industrial Engineering & member of the extended Board at E+H Maulburg
• Strategy Expert at E+H Maulburg on Cost Reduction and Digitalization
• Coordinator DFMA at E+H

• University Diploma (Master) in Physics at University of Freiburg
• PhD at the University of Freiburg on “Electron wave packet interference and directed emission of electrons in a two-color laser field”
• Developer for vibronic sensors at E+H LP
• Developer in pre-development at E+H LP
• Technology Expert sensor systems and Technology Expert numerical simulation at E+H LP
• Key Moderator for DFMA

Hector is an Engineer by trade and started his professional career in the plastics industry, working for one of the biggest European manufacturers of piping system solutions for infrastructure, buildings and agriculture, where he quickly built experience in Manufacturing Operations from the production floor up to multi-plant Technical Management level. Since 2017, he is responsible for the Manufacturing Operations and Product Development in Frigoglass, a leading B-2-Β provider of Ice-Cold-Merchandising (ICM) solutions to the Beverage Industry in Europe, Asia and Africa. Hector is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and passionate not only about waste-free processes, but also data-based decision-making and people empowerment. He holds a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD in Fluid Mechanics from Imperial College London, as well as an MBA from the Athens University of Economics & Business.