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Matthias Hobbie

@matthiashobbie

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Innovative leader in product development for sustainable growth.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, focusing on sustainable product development and growth opportunities.

With over 15 years of leadership experience in global technology and product development, I am passionate about orchestrating innovations that drive sustainable and profitable growth. My recent role as Head of Global R&D at GEA Group allowed me to define and implement a comprehensive development roadmap, leading interdisciplinary teams to create scalable products and solutions.

My expertise in digital service tools, AI-driven process optimization, and digital twin technologies has opened new revenue potentials, particularly in the service sector. I have successfully transformed application technology at Sensient Technologies and developed technology platforms at PepsiCo that differentiated billion-dollar brands. My methodical approach to building and enhancing development processes, combined with a strong coaching culture, enables me to lead international teams through transformations effectively.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Head of Global R&D

GEA Group

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Led global R&D, overseeing an international network of application and technology centers. Defined and implemented the group-wide development roadmap, translating it into scalable products and solutions with interdisciplinary teams.

Digital Service Tools Go To Market Strategy Innovation Management Product Development

Head of Technology EMENA & South Asia

Sensient Technologies

Oct 2018 - Present (6 years 9 months)

Built a cross-market segment technology portfolio, securing large customer orders through intelligent modularization. Transformed application engineering through qualification, reorganization, and the development of new management tools.

Portfolio Management Business Development Sales Support Innovation Customer Acquisition

Head of Application Technology & Platforms EMEA

PepsiCo International

Jun 2010 - Present (15 years 1 month)

Developed technology platforms for sustainably successful products, achieving competitive advantages. Drove cross-segment transformative innovation and productivity through technologically driven unique selling propositions.

R&D Productivity Improvement

Global Technical Manager

Wifag Polytype Group

Jan 2007 - Present (18 years 6 months)

Achieved double-digit growth through disruptive technological unique selling propositions for existing business segments. Managed global technical aspects for turnkey coating and drying plants.

R&D Technical Sales Business Development Coating Technologies Drying Plants

Product Innovation & Project Manager

Jagenberg Group

Jan 2005 - Present (20 years 6 months)

Generated additional growth by developing and commercializing innovative unique technological solutions. Managed product innovation and projects for coating and drying technologies.

Product Innovation Project Management R&D Technical Sales Coating Technologies

Project & Process Innovation Manager

Hansestadt Hamburg / TUHH

Aug 1999 - Present (25 years 11 months)

Managed projects and process innovation for technologies and processes in the production of liquid and solid products. Focused on thermal processes and food technologies.

Project Management Process Innovation Production Technology Development Process Optimization

Project Manager

Gould Elektronik Group

Jan 1999 - Present (26 years 6 months)

Managed process innovation and development for high-performance lithium-polymer batteries. Contributed to the advancement of polymer battery technology.

Project Management Process Innovation And Development High Performance Polymers

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SixSigma College Düsseldorf (SSCD)

Zertifizierter Lean Six Sigma Green Belt und Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma-Projektmanagement

Completed comprehensive training and certification in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, adhering to ASQ standards. Focused on project management principles to drive efficiency and process improvement.

Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg

Doktorgrad, Flüssigkeitsverarbeitung (Lebensmittel)

Grade: Sehr gut

Awarded a doctoral degree with 'Sehr gut' (very good) from Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg. Specialized in liquid processing within food technology.

Königliche Technische Hochschule Stockholm

Projektarbeit, Fermentationstechnologie und bio-chemische Analyse

Activities and societies: Internationales Projekt: Fermentationstechnologie und bio-chemische Analyse

Participated in an international project focusing on fermentation technology and biochemical analysis. Gained practical experience in advanced biotechnological processes.

Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg

Diplom, Verfahrens- & Biotech. Technik

Grade: Sehr gut

Completed academic studies in Process and Biotechnology Engineering, earning a diploma with 'Sehr gut' (very good). Acquired a strong foundation in engineering principles and biotechnological applications.