Bernd Waechter

Bernd Waechter is an experienced sales professional with a strong background in the automotive and industrial sectors. Currently serving as the Senior OEM Sales Manager for Hypertherm, Bernd is responsible for sales of Plasma Cutting Technology and CNC automation solutions in the DACH region. Previously, at ABB, Bernd held roles as Key Account Manager for Automotive OEM and Senior Sales Engineer, where responsibilities included managing national sales for key VW Group brands and engaging with various ABB Robotics divisions. Bernd's earlier experience includes serving as Key Account Manager at Desoutter Tools, where Bernd focused on the automotive industry's bolting technology, and roles at SMC Pneumatik AG and Hilti Deutschland AG. Bernd's educational background includes a Diplom Volkswirt from The Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg and an industrial mechanic diploma from NOELL GmbH.