Reinhard Benz

Reinhard Benz is an accomplished professional in the field of business development and marketing within the technology sector, currently serving as Director of Business Development at Plasma-Therm since May 2024. Prior experience includes a tenure as SVP Sales and Marketing at Evatec AG from September 2013 to June 2024, and roles such as Director of Sales & Product Marketing at Tokyo Electron, Head of Business Management at Oerlikon Solar AG, Product Marketing Manager/Business Development Manager at UNAXIS Semiconductors, and Product Manager at Balzers Process Systems. Beginning a career in academia, Reinhard Benz served as Project Manager at Steinbeis Europa Center and as an Applied Scientist and group leader at NMI Reutlingen, following a doctorate in natural sciences focusing on semiconductors and thin film technology. Educational background includes a Diplom in Physics from the University of Tübingen and an Abitur from Max Planck Gymnasium Heidenheim.