Peter Kraehenbuehl

Peter Kraehenbuehl has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years. Most recently, they worked at WinGD - Winterthur Gas & Diesel as the Head of Digital Transformation & Technology, where they were responsible for leading the digital innovation efforts. Prior to that, they took a voluntary time-out after 20 years of professional experience.

Before their time-off, Peter worked at FPT Motorenforschung AG, where they held various roles including General Manager Development Center, Head of Alternative Propulsion Projects, Head of Innovation Services, and Department Leader Basic Technologies. In these roles, they were responsible for personnel and technical leadership, coordination of business activities, acquisition of funded projects, development of new technologies and products, and coordination with parent companies, external laboratories, and universities. Peter also played a key role in the successful acquisition of externally financed projects and an increase in patent applications.

Prior to FPT Motorenforschung AG, Peter worked at Stadler Bussnang AG as a Technical Project Leader and at IVECO Motorenforschung AG in roles such as Group Leader Mechanical Development, Project Leader Aftertreatment, and Engine Development Engineer. Peter also worked at IVECO Testing B.U. as a Team Leader Engine Development and at Europen Engine Alliance as a Combustion, Performance & Emissions Coordinator.

Overall, Peter Kraehenbuehl has a strong background in leadership, innovation, project management, and coordination with various stakeholders in the field of powertrain development.

Peter Kraehenbuehl has a diverse education history. Peter earned a Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering from the University of Applied Science Biel, which they attended from 1994 to 1997. In 2005, they pursued further education and obtained a Master of Advanced Studies FHO in Business Administration and Engineering from the University of Applied Sciences St. Gallen, where they studied from 2005 to 2007.

In recent years, Peter Kraehenbuehl has engaged in online learning to enhance their knowledge and skills. In 2019, they completed a Professional Certificate in Digital Transformation from edX. In the same year, they also pursued a MicroMasters degree in Managing Technology & Innovation: How to deal with disruptive change from edX.

Continuing their online education in 2020, Peter Kraehenbuehl enrolled in a MicroMasters program in Information Systems, which they are expected to complete in 2022. Additionally, they have acquired several certifications from edX, including courses in Innovation Strategies for Electric Mobility, Innovation and Creativity Management, Thinking and Acting like an Entrepreneur, Strategic Management, Customer-Centric Innovation, Strategic Management: From Intuition to Insight, and Managing Disruptive Change.

Peter Kraehenbuehl has also earned certifications in Agile and Digital Transformation from LinkedIn, as well as Enterprise Data Management from edX. Notably, in 2023, they obtained a certification in Strategic Management: Business Strategy from Wharton: Competitive Advantage through Wharton Online.

These education experiences and certifications reflect Peter Kraehenbuehl's commitment to continuous learning and career development in the fields of business administration, engineering, digital transformation, and strategic management.