| 1969 | Born in Schleswig |
| 1991 - 1996 | Studies of mechanical engineering (machine building) at the Technical University of Braunschweig |
| 1996 - 2002 | Technical University of Braunschweig Research assistant, Institute for General Mechanics and Strength of Materials Research assistant, Institute for Metal Physics Graduation to Dr.-Ing. (mechanical engineering) |
| 2002 - 2003 | Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, Technical customer services Head of customer projects team |
| 2004 - 2006 | Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, Sales dept. Automotive Sub-Suppliers Manager |
| 2006 - 2009 | Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, Marketing Marketing director |
| 2010 | Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, Sales and Logistics Member of the management board |