Torsten Schierholz

Mr. Torsten Schierholz, Chief Digital Officer of LEONI AG, spoke on the topic "Intelligent energy and data transmission in the context of digitalization".

Mr. Torsten Schierholz has been Chief Digital Officer at LEONI AG since 1 July 2016 and in this role is responsible for digitalization at LEONI. His work focuses on the strategic realignment to become an innovative solutions provider, shaping the digital transformation and establishing new, data-driven business models within the globally operating Group as a specialist for cable systems and wiring systems.

Mr. Schierholz has more than 10 years of international management experience, particularly in the USA and Canada. He is a member of the Management Board of the Wire & Cable Solutions Division and most recently played a key role in shaping the strategic business development of the Americas region with sales of around EUR 400 million as Senior Vice President. From 2013 to 2016, he was an active member of the globally networked Young Presidents Organization, where he helped organize numerous charitable causes. Before joining LEONI, he worked for several years in management consulting for international financial service providers and telecommunications companies and co-founded a biotech start-up in the USA.

Mr. Schierholz studied international business administration in Germany and the United States. He holds an international business degree, an M.A. in Economics and an M.B.A. in International Management and Entrepreneurship. Mr. Schierholz lives with his family in the immediate vicinity of Lake Zurich and, as far as his time allows, he uses the beautiful Alpine landscape as a balance as a nature lover.

Status: Beginning of 2019