Edwin Bender

Edwin Bender has an extensive work experience spanning over several companies. Edwin most recently served as the Chief Growth Officer at Vyv starting from March 2023. Prior to that, they worked at Broan-NuTone where they held the position of GM of Innovation Segment from January 2022 to January 2023, and Vice President of Marketing from an unspecified date in 2017 to January 2023.

Before joining Broan-NuTone, Edwin worked at Robert Bosch Automotive Aftermarket in two different roles. From an unspecified date in 2016 to 2017, they served as the Director of Marketing for Rotating Machines and Diesel Products, and led successful "Go to Market" activities resulting in double digit growth within the first year. From February 2011 to an unspecified date in 2016, they held the role of Director of Product Marketing, overseeing Rotating Machines, Starters, and Alternators. During this time, they achieved profitability in the first year and exceeded profit goals in subsequent years by implementing cost controls and driving sales growth.

Prior to their time at Robert Bosch, Edwin worked at Robert Bosch Tool Corporation as a Group Product Manager from April 2004 to February 2011. Edwin played a crucial role in delivering significant sales growth and profit increase by introducing cutting-edge product platforms and technological advancements.

Before transitioning to the automotive industry, Edwin worked as a Sales Engineer at Saint Gobain Industrial Ceramics from August 1998 to August 2001, and at Thermal Ceramics from February 1996 to August 1998.

Overall, Edwin Bender has demonstrated a strong track record of success and growth throughout their career, with expertise in marketing, sales, and product management.

Edwin Bender's education history begins in 1986 when they attended Wofford College, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Physics, completing their studies in 1990. Following this, they enrolled at Georgia Institute of Technology from 1990 to 1994, specializing in Ceramics and obtaining a Bachelor of Materials Science and Engineering degree. Continuing their education, Edwin Bender pursued an MBA and MEM (Master of Engineering Management) degree from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, focusing on Marketing and Finance. Edwin completed their studies at Kellogg in 2003.