Volker Thaens

Volker Thaens is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in brand portfolio management and marketing within the home appliances industry. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Brandportfolio-Management & Marketing for BSH Home Appliances Group in Europe, Volker Thaens has a proven track record of enhancing brand market share and profitability through strategic initiatives. Prior to this role, Volker Thaens held several senior positions at BSH Home Appliances, including Senior Vice President of Marketing in North America, CEO/Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, and Sales Director for Northern Europe, demonstrating a strong capacity for operational leadership and market development across various regions. Volker Thaens began a career in consulting and holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Munich, along with a recent Nanodegree in AI for Business Leaders from Udacity.