Roland Foerster

Roland Foerster has extensive work experience in the field of IT. Roland started their career as a freelance IT consultant in 1988 before moving on to various roles in different companies. From 1997 to 2005, they worked at DZ BANK AG, where they held positions such as Head of IT and Organization and Head of International Projects/Program Manager. During this time, they oversaw the development and operations of computer and communication systems and managed a team. After taking an academic sabbatical to pursue an MBA in International Business, Foerster joined Kennametal in 2007, where they served as the Manager of EMEA Infrastructure and Operations. In 2011, they were promoted to the role of Global IT Director, Enduser Services & EMEA. Foerster then joined IMI Hydronic Engineering in 2015 as the Global Head of IT Operations. In 2018, they worked as an IT Project Management Consultant for Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Europe & other. Currently, Foerster is the Director Global IT at AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing. Overall, their experience includes leading IT teams, managing IT projects, driving digital transformation, and implementing cloud services.

Roland Foerster holds a Master's Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Goethe University Frankfurt. Roland also has an MBA in International Business from Schiller International University Heidelberg Campus. In addition, they have obtained a PRINCE2 in-house certification in 2012 and has completed LEAN/Six Sigma Greenbelt and Recertification in-house in 2011 and 2013.