Dr.-Ing. Holger Fastabend

Dr.-Ing. Holger Fastabend has a diverse work experience that spans over several years. Dr.-Ing. Holger started their career as a Scientific Assistant at the University of Hannover, where they worked from 1991 to 1997. Following that, they joined Nexans Deutschland GmbH / Alcatel Kabel as a Production Manager, where they worked from 1997 to 2002. Dr.-Ing. Holger then moved on to Nexans Deutschland, where they served as the Plant Manager in Mönchengladbach from 2002 to 2006.

In 2006, Dr.-Ing. Holger Fastabend joined Nexans Deutschland GmbH as the Business Unit Manager for Infrastructure Energy Networks. During their time there, they were responsible for P&L (Sales & Plant) and managed various departments. Dr.-Ing. Holger held this position until 2011, during which they also took on the additional role of Key Account Manager E.ON, where they built a KAM network and coordinated negotiations with and support for E.ON in multiple countries.

From 2008 to 2011, Dr.-Ing. Holger Fastabend worked as the Global Segment Developer for Low/Medium Voltage Networks at Nexans S.A., where they contributed to the company's global growth strategies.

In 2011, they became a member of the Board (Geschäftsführer) and assumed the role of Vice President Low High Voltage & Submarine Medium Voltage at Nexans Deutschland GmbH, where they were responsible for the operational management of various departments. Dr.-Ing. Holger held this position until 2012, during which they also took on the additional role of Vice President Industrial Operations Market Line Industry Europe at Nexans, where they managed 13 plants and oversaw a team of 2,300 employees.

From 2012 to 2014, Dr.-Ing. Holger Fastabend served as the Vice President Industrial Operations Market Line Industry Europe at Nexans, where they continued to manage 13 plants and played a key role in the development of people, industrial footprint, and operational performance.

In 2014, they joined Nexans S.A. as the Vice President Industrial Operations Marketline Utilities & Operators and Europe. In this role, they managed 13 plants across multiple countries and was responsible for the development of people, industrial footprint, and operational performance.

In 2016, Dr.-Ing. Holger Fastabend joined Gebauer & Griller as the Managing Director / Head of Division of the Wires Division. In this role, they contributed to serving customer needs in various industries, including automotive, special industrial applications, elevators, and escalators.

In 2019, they assumed the role of Managing Director - Chief Sales & Technology Officer at Gebauer & Griller, where they continue to lead the sales and technology efforts of the company.

Throughout their career, Dr.-Ing. Holger Fastabend has gained extensive experience in managing teams, developing people, and ensuring operational excellence in various industrial sectors.

Dr.-Ing. Holger Fastabend obtained their Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Maschinenbau) with a focus on Production Technologies & Logistics from Leibniz Universität Hannover in the years 1986 to 1991. Dr.-Ing. Holger then pursued their Ph.D. in Production Logistics at the University of Hannover from 1991 to 1997.

In terms of additional education, Dr.-Ing. Fastabend completed an Executive Management Training at ESCP Business School in 2006 and 2007. Additionally, they obtained certifications in Change Management - Grundlagen, Executive Leadership, and Giving Your Elevator Pitch from LinkedIn in 2018.

During the years 2009 to 2010, Dr.-Ing. Fastabend was associated with the Oliver Wyman Group, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned in this context.