Ad Thielen

Ad Thielen is a highly experienced professional with a focus on community leadership and professional services in the EMEAI region at PTC since April 2012. In the role of Senior Director, Community Lead, Ad leads a team of Digital Thread Advisory Service managers, emphasizing team development and customer transformation. Previous positions at PTC include Solutions Consultant, Fellow, and Senior Presales Manager, where Ad contributed to global initiatives and managed operations at the Augmented Reality Center of Excellence. Prior to PTC, Ad held roles at Thales Nederland, Thales Optronics BV, and CE Masters, demonstrating expertise in data management, mechanical design, and consultancy. Ad holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from HTS Dordrecht.