Andreas Folge

PARTNER

Electronic business expert with 25+ years of sales expertise in the PCB and Electronic industry. Profound knowledge of its worldwide related market structures, segments, top players as well as key OEM’s. Broad international network and management experience

Key Skills & Expertise

Entrepreneurial hands-on mentality
General management
International trade with Taiwan/China
Strategy and business development Sales and marketing

Experience

AIK Group, Kassel, Germany: Initially worked as a speaker for the company owner. Later took on roles in sales and marketing management for individual AIK companies, focusing on the electronics, aerospace and defence industries
Technolam GmbH, Troisdorf, Germany: Started in sales and marketing management, then served as managing director for 14 years and shareholder for 7 years as part of the company’s succession plan. Built the European sales business in the electronics industry with technically complex products. Established an exclusive collaboration with the world’s leading Taiwanese manufacturer of these products. Additionally, managed procurement and production.
Consulting, Bonn, Germany: For the past five years, served as an independent consultant for the Taiwanese market leader to position and get approval for their technical products in Europe, with a focus on the telecommunications and automotive industries. Simultaneously held a temporary mandate from a stock listed company for the strategic realignment of sales as well as a mandate in an advisory board. Presenting at forums and events (EIPC, ZVEI, Bayern Innovative, etc.)

Education

Degree in Economics (“Dipl-Oec.”) from University of Kassel, Germany
Degree in International Business (”D.U.T. Techniques de Commercialisation”), University Claude Bernard- Lyon I, France
Degree in Business Administration (”Diplôme INSEEC”), Business school INSEEC Bordeaux, France