Before heading ESCATEC’s Global R&D team based in Heerbrugg, Switzerland, Michael worked for GE Energy where he was Technical Leader for IEC Meters for four years. Before that, he worked as the R&D Manager at ESCATEC in its Malaysian operation for nearly five years. During this time, he built the R&D team from five engineers to twenty and increased annual R&D revenues by 500%.
“We are delighted that Michael is re-joining ESCATEC. He played an important role in the development of our focus on R&D as being the key driver in ESCATEC’s growth strategy. His experience and knowledge will help us accelerate our plans to make ESCATEC one of the leading contract R&D operations in Europe,” commented Markus Walther, CEO, ESCATEC.