Jan Wilkes

Jan Wilkes has a diverse work experience spanning over multiple industries. Jan is currently serving as the Global Head of R&D at Fette Compacting GmbH since March 2023. Prior to this, they held positions at SLM Solutions Group AG, where they served as the Chief Engineer and Head of New Technology from March 2020 to February 2023, and as the Global Head of Research and Development from October 2014 to March 2020. Before that, Jan worked at Siemens Energy as a Project Manager from October 2010 to September 2014. Their earlier experience includes working as a Researcher and Project Manager at the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology from August 2005 to August 2010, and completing an internship at Rolls-Royce in April 2003.

Jan Wilkes has a Doctor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University. Jan also attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology but did not specify the degree or field of study. Additionally, Jan obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from RWTH Aachen University.