About Stefan Hauk

  • Born in Großen-Linden, Germany in February 1967.
  • Studies of mechanical engineering with master degree and dissertation at the Technical University of Darmstadt and scholarship at the Ohio State University.
  • Vast majority of professional life spent in the global manufacturing industry.
  • From 2004 until 2023 as Managing Director, Chairman and CEO of medium-sized companies with a global footprint.
  • Focus on the automotive industry and its tier 1 and 2 supply chain.
  • When I am being asked what was my most important learning point looking at the last 25 years, then it is "CLEAR COMMUNICATION" and "EARLY INVOLVEMENT". Turn affected individuals into involved individuals.
  • And this is the first big step into CHANGE MANAGEMENT.

Skills and talents

  • Entrepreneurial & innovative thinking
  • Pragmatic & strong in implementation
  • Intercultural competency
  • Change management professional

Professional Milestones

  • Scientific assistant (1994 – 1999) at the Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany
  • Head of press shop (1999 – 2002) (Herzing & Schroth GmbH, Obertshausen, Germany)
  • Technical Manager(2002 – 2003), Managing Director (2003 – 2011) and
    Global Chairman (2012 – 2022) (Westfalia Metal Hoses GmbH, Hilchenbach, Germany)
  • CEO (2022 – 2023) (Heitkamp & Thumann GmbH & Co. KG in Düsseldorf)
  • Managing Director and Sole Shareholder of Uphill Projects GmbH since July 1st, 2023
  • Managing Partner of bu+engineering GmbH since June 1st, 2024

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