Holger Dr. von Both

Holger Dr. von Both

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) @ STS Sensors

About

International industrial technology executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience across sensor systems, process automation, industrial technology, laboratory technology, and medical technology environments.Proven track record in global R&D and engineering leadership, business transformation, organizational development, and international growth within both owner-managed enterprises and multinational organizations.Experienced in leading internationally distributed technology organizations across Europe, North America, and Asia, combining strategic leadership, technological depth, and operational execution. Most recently leading a Swiss technology company through a focused transformation phase, including international expansion and the strengthening of organizational effectiveness and R&D excellence. Open to selected executive leadership opportunities from November 2026. Beyond business, I enjoy photography and exploring remote places around the world — experiences that continue to shape my perspective and curiosity.

Country

Switzerland

City

Salenstein

Industry

Industrial Automation

Skill

Strategic Leadership, Industrial Technology, Business Transformation, Global Leadership, Organizational Development, Operational Excellence, Innovation Management, International Business Development, P&L Management, Corporate Strategy

Experience

STS Sensors

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

STS Sensors

LinkedIn
2024-1 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

Sirnach

Executive leadership of the globally active STS Group, a Swiss-based and family-owned sensor technology company focused on pressure, level, flow, and temperature measurement solutions for demanding industrial applications. Responsibility for international business operations across Europe, the USA, India, and China, including engineering, manufacturing, sales, and organizational development activities. Led a focused transformation program that strengthened organizational effectiveness, accelerated digitalization and international growth, and significantly improved operational performance and long-term profitability.

Karlsruhe University of Applied  Sciences

Lecturer – Sensor Technology

Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences

LinkedIn
2014-10 - Present · 12 yrs

Karlsruhe

Lecturer in sensor technology with focus on bridging academic fundamentals and industrial applications in process automation.

Baumer Group

Head of Business Unit, Process Sensors

Baumer Group

LinkedIn
2021-1 - 2023-12 · 3 yrs

Frauenfeld

P&L responsibility for the globally active Process Sensors business unit within an internationally operating family-owned technology company specializing in sensor solutions and industrial automation. Leadership of cross-functional international teams across development, manufacturing, product management, and quality assurance with focus on scalable structures and international collaboration. Responsible for strategic portfolio development, international market expansion, and the successful launch of new sensor and automation solutions through the harmonization of global structures and processes.

Renfert GmbH

Managing Director, Technology

Renfert GmbH

LinkedIn
2018-7 - 2020-12 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Hilzingen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland

Leadership responsibility for technology, R&D, and production within an internationally active dental technology company focused on professional laboratory solutions. Responsible for the development and industrialization of medical devices, systems, and consumables for demanding dental applications. Leadership of engineering organizations and international development partnerships with focus on innovation, product quality, and operational effectiveness.

Endress + Hauser Flowtec AG

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Endress + Hauser Flowtec AG

2016-11 - 2018-6 · 1 yr 8 mos

Reinach, Schweiz

Executive board responsibility for global technology, engineering leadership, industrialization, and innovation strategy within a leading international process automation environment. Leadership of internationally distributed R&D, project management, industrialization, and engineering organizations across global markets. Advanced scalable Industry 4.0, digitalization, and sensor technology initiatives for global process automation applications with focus on innovation capabilities and international collaboration.

Siemens

Global Head of R&D, Process Instrumentation

Siemens

LinkedIn
2012-5 - 2016-10 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Karlsruhe

Global leadership responsibility for internationally distributed R&D and project management organizations across Europe, North America, and Asia within the Siemens Process Instrumentation business. Responsible for global technology platforms, scalable sensor systems, communication technologies, and modular product architectures for industrial process automation applications. Leadership of complex international engineering organizations within a global matrix environment with focus on innovation management, organizational alignment, and global collaboration.

BINDER GmbH

Head of Research & Development

BINDER GmbH

LinkedIn
2009-11 - 2012-4 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Tuttlingen

Leadership responsibility for global R&D activities and the BINDER Individual business unit within an owner-managed technology company specializing in laboratory and environmental simulation solutions. Responsible for the development of laboratory systems, sensor platforms, and customized technology solutions for scientific, medical, and industrial applications. Focus on scalable control, monitoring, and digital communication platforms as well as organizational effectiveness across engineering and business activities.

Wieland Dental Systems Inc.

Head of Research & Development

Wieland Dental Systems Inc.

2004-12 - 2009-10 · 4 yrs 11 mos

Pforzheim

Leadership responsibility for R&D, quality control, and production activities within a family-owned medical technology company focused on advanced dental materials and laboratory solutions. Responsible for the development and industrialization of dental materials, consumables, and laboratory technologies for professional dental applications. Leadership of interdisciplinary engineering, laboratory, and production organizations with focus on innovation, product quality, and operational excellence.

Wieland i-mes GmbH Dental Solutions

Managing Director, Technology

Wieland i-mes GmbH Dental Solutions

2005-7 - 2007-1 · 1 yr 7 mos

Eiterfeld

Entrepreneurial leadership responsibility for a dental CAD/CAM joint venture with start-up character and international growth ambitions. Responsible for the establishment and scaling of development, production, and integration activities for digital dental manufacturing systems. Focus on technology leadership, software integration, strategic partnerships, and innovative digital solutions for dental applications.

IMTEK, University of Freiburg

Junior Professor / Research Group Leader

IMTEK, University of Freiburg

LinkedIn
2000-10 - 2004-11 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Freiburg

Applied research and industrial collaboration in microsystems technology with focus on interdisciplinary engineering and research projects in an international technology environment.

Education

IMD

IMD

LinkedIn

Foundations for Business Leadership

2018-4 - 2018-5 · 2 mos
Siemens Professional Education

Siemens Professional Education

LinkedIn
2013-4 - 2013-6 · 3 mos
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

LinkedIn

Maschinenbau

1997 - 2000 · 3 yrs
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

LinkedIn

Maschinenbau

1991 - 1997 · 6 yrs

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