Stefan Wiechmann

Stefan Wiechmann is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in research and development and innovation management. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Research & Development and Senior Vice President of Innovation Excellence at Software AG since October 2013, Wiechmann previously held the position of Innovation Manager at JENOPTIK AG from July 2007 to September 2013. Earlier in the career, roles included Project Leader and Manager of Automotive at Bayern Innovativ GmbH (July 2004 - June 2007) and an internship at Siemens in April 1998. Educational qualifications include a Doctorate in Microelectronics, Microsystems, and Integrated Optics from Hamburg University of Technology, alongside an engineering degree in Electrical Engineering from the same institution and a brief tenure as a Visiting Scholar in Physics and Materials Science at the University of California, Berkeley.