Raphael Kiesel

Raphael Kiesel currently serves as the Senior Vice President of the Business Unit Lighting at ARRI Group, where responsibilities include strategic and operative oversight of various departments such as R&D, Product Management, and Sales. In addition to this role, Raphael is active as a Guest Lecturer at Hochschule München, focusing on "Smart Manufacturing: AI & Digital Technologies," and is an Advisory Board Member at IconPro - A.I. Solutions. Past experiences also include consulting for Siemens on sustainability initiatives and leading a department focused on data-driven sustainability and quality management at Werkzeugmaschinenlabor WZL der RWTH Aachen. Raphael holds multiple degrees, including a Dr. Ing. in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA, and has been involved in various academic and industry-related roles throughout a robust career in engineering and business.