Niels Hardt

Niels Hardt is an experienced professional in product management and research and development within the automation sector, holding the position of Director Product Management & R&D Automation at Voith Group since April 2016. In this role, Niels is responsible for strategic direction of the product and service business for Voith Paper, as well as defining and implementing development roadmaps and managing an international team of 35 employees. Previous roles include Product Security Officer, where Niels established processes for product security, and Vice President Product Creation, overseeing 140 employees, focusing on innovation management, efficiency enhancement processes, and developmental alignment with product management. Niels's earlier experience at Voith Paper GmbH & Co. KG spans from March 2001 to March 2016, including positions such as Senior Vice President R&D Products & Services and Senior Manager R&D QMS, Sensors and Actuators, each with a strong focus on innovation, efficiency processes, and team management. Niels holds a Dipl. Ing. in Verfahrenstechnik from Hochschule Flensburg, earned between 1997 and 2001.