Angelika van der Straaten

Angelika van der Straaten has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and industries. Their most recent position is as the Chief Operating Officer at tacterion, a role they started in February 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Management Consultant, Trainer & Coach at Kirchstett since February 2016. From September 2017 to September 2020, they served in an Operatives Management role at Mayerhofer Elektronik. Before that, from October 2011 to February 2016, they were the Managing Director Business Unit TQ Drives (cleanmobile) at TQ-Group.

Earlier in their career, Angelika held the position of Head of Production, Quality Assurance and Supply Chain Management at GRONBACH Group from January 2009 to September 2011. Angelika also worked as a Principal Consultant and Team Leader Traction & Rolling Stock at Halcrow Pacific Pty Ltd in Australia from March 2002 to December 2008.

Angelika's earliest work experience dates back to September 1994 at Knorr-Bremse, where they had a dual role in Marketing and Sales Planning (D) as well as Operations Management (AUS). At Knorr-Bremse, they were responsible for integrating acquisitions into existing marketing and sales planning processes, defining and implementing marketing campaigns, and organizing trade show appearances.

Overall, Angelika van der Straaten has taken on various leadership and management roles throughout their career, showcasing their expertise in business operations, management consulting, and strategic planning.

Angelika van der Straaten completed their undergraduate education at Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences from 1994 to 1999, where they obtained a Diplom in Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen. Angelika later pursued further education at Macquarie Business School from 2002 to 2004, earning an MBA with a focus on General Management.