Friedrich von Gottberg

Friedrich von Gottberg has extensive work experience in various leadership roles. Friedrich is currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Verdox since February 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Kornit Digital, where they held the positions of Vice President & Head of Commercial, KornitX, and Vice President Additive Manufacturing Textiles. At Kornit Digital, they were responsible for global commercial leadership of KornitX and successfully integrated Voxel8, Inc. Friedrich also served as the President & CEO of Voxel8: Multi-Material Digital Manufacturing from December 2019 to August 2021, leading the strategic direction of the company.

Before that, Friedrich worked at Harvard University as an Entrepreneur In Residence, providing support in commercializing technology. Friedrich also served as an Advisor at Gridspan Energy.

Friedrich'searlier work experience includes senior leadership roles at Cabot Corporation, such as Senior Vice President and President Purification Solutions, Vice President and General Manager, New Business Segment, Vice President, General Manager Inkjet Colorants, Vice President and Global Director Research and Development, and Finance Director, Fumed Metal Oxide Division. Friedrich also worked in various roles at the Inkjet Colorants Division of Cabot Corporation, including Engineering Associate and Project Leader.

Friedrich began their career as a Technical Officer at AECI Limited. Friedrich also served as an Assistant Director at the Natick Station of MIT School of Chemical Engineering Practice.

Overall, Friedrich von Gottberg possesses a wide range of experience in strategic leadership, commercialization, and research and development across multiple industries.

Friedrich von Gottberg began their education in 1987 at the University of the Witwatersrand, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. Friedrich completed this program in 1990. Following this, they attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 1991 to 1992, acquiring a Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering Practice (MSCEP). Gottberg then continued their education at MIT, completing their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering between 1992 and 1997. In 2002, they enrolled in the Program for Management Development offered by Harvard Business School Executive Education. The provided information does not specify the end year for this particular program.