Gerhard Auer

Gerhard Auer has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Gerhard currently holds the position of Head of Global Product Management for Loader Cranes at PALFINGER AG since March 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Manager-Executive Project "Stiff Boom Crane - SBC" from August 2021 to April 2022.

Before joining PALFINGER AG, Gerhard worked at Microtronics Engineering GmbH, where they held the role of Director Microtronics Advisory from December 2019 to July 2021.

In 2018, Gerhard Auer worked as the Technical Manager and a member of the Management Board at Alpen-Maykestag. In this role, they were responsible for leading and coordinating all development activities, restructuring and developing competency centers, implementing development strategies, and more.

At STIHL Tirol GmbH, Gerhard held various positions, including Department Manager for Robot Lawnmowers from February 2016 to August 2018, and Project Manager from September 2009 to January 2016.

Earlier in their career, Gerhard worked as a Project and Program Manager at Design Storz from January 2007 to August 2009, and as a Project Engineer and Project Manager at Hertwich Engineering from March 1998 to December 2006.

Overall, Gerhard Auer's work experience showcases their expertise in product management, project management, and technical leadership across various industries.

Gerhard Auer completed their education at two different institutions. From 1992 to 1997, they attended HTBLA Saalfelden, where they obtained a degree in Maschinenbau (Mechanical Engineering). Later, from 2015 to 2018, they studied at Universität für Weiterbildung Krems and achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in General Management Competences.