Gunter Drischel

Gunter Drischel has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Their most recent position is as the Director of Sales and Client Engagement at Picarro, Inc. Gunter held the position since March 2023. Prior to that, Gunter was the Director of Global Explosion Proof Product Division at Phoenix Mecano AG & Rose Systemtechnik GmbH from August 2019 to March 2023. From February 2012 to March 2019, they worked as the Director of Global Industrial Business at the Canadian Standards Association. Gunter also has experience as the Managing Director of the Fibres & Chemicals Division at Price & Pierce Forest Products from February 2011 to February 2012. Gunter worked as the Business Unit Manager of the Fibres & Biomass division at GRATENAU & HESSELBACHER GMBH & CO KG from October 2007 to February 2011, where they had full P&L responsibility. Gunter has also worked as a Consultant, providing consulting services to private and constitutional equity firms in the global pulp and paper industry from July 2007 to February 2011. Prior to that, they held various positions at Oy Metsä-Botnia Ab, including International Sales Manager from January 2000 to September 2007, and Assistant to the Managing Director from May 1996 to December 1999. Gunter started their career in sales at IGEPA group GmbH & Co. KG from April 1992 to April 1996.

Gunter Drischel completed their Bachelor's degree in Economics from Berufsakademie Sachsen / Staatliche Studienakademie Plauen / University of Cooperative Education between 1992 and 1995. Gunter then pursued further education and obtained an MBA in Finance & Investments from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business between the years 2003 and 2005, specializing in Finance, Operations, and Investments.