Michael Kölbl

Michael Kölbl is a highly skilled engineering professional currently serving as Team Lead Sourcing Engineering for Regional Procurement Europe at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. since April 2024, overseeing a team of engineers in strategic sourcing across multiple categories including machined parts and packaging. Serving as a Sourcing Engineer for machined parts at Spare Energy since November 2023, Michael co-founded the company after a notable tenure at ETH Zürich as a doctoral candidate and researcher, focusing on advanced lightweight structures and conducting a significant doctoral thesis. Prior experience includes a role as a Technology Consultant at Accenture, where Michael specialized in software testing and quality assurance. Michael holds a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from ETH Zürich, a Master of Science in Advanced Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London, and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science from the Technical University of Munich.