Gerd Birzele

Gerd Birzele is an experienced professional currently serving as Product Owner - Digital & Service Solutions at KraussMaffei since January 2017, focusing on the development and implementation of digital and analog business models, interdisciplinary project management, and scaling strategies. Prior roles include Strategic Product Manager - Automation, where Gerd defined product strategies and conducted market research, and a Bachelor thesis on Variant Management at ZF Group. Gerd’s career also includes internships and positions at ZF Friedrichshafen and RÖHM GmbH, where responsibilities ranged from product line management to technical support in production planning. Gerd holds a Master of Science in Business Analysis & Strategic Management from Alliance Manchester Business School and a Bachelor of Engineering in Business Administration and Engineering from Munich University of Applied Sciences, complemented by qualifications in mechanical engineering and training.