Prof. Dieter Conzelmann
Prof., Dipl.-Ing., MBA
Director of studies
Swiss Institute for Entrepreneurship (SIFE)
Phone
+41 81 286 39 79
Subjects
Digital transformation, digitalization, innovation, innovation process, sustainable business development
Studies
DAS in Business Administration, Master of Science in Engineering (MSE), EMBA - Digital Transformation, Sport Management, MSc Business Administration, EMBA Digital Technology and Operations
Prof. Dieter Conzelmann serves as the Head of the Master's program in Sustainable Business Development at the Schweizerisches Institut für Entrepreneurship (SIFE).
With over 20 years of international leadership experience as a CEO in Switzerland, the USA, and as a senior executive in a globally operating corporation, he has successfully guided numerous teams and clients – from small units to large, interdisciplinary project groups. His focus has always been on developing tailored, innovative solutions in plant engineering and international software development.
His solid academic background as a computer science graduate (Dipl.-Ing.) and MBA provides the foundation for his entrepreneurial approach. In 2017, he published his knowledge and practical experience in the book “With the Success Loop to a Successful Industry 4.0 Business Model.” In it, he not only presents theoretical tools but also documents methods he has successfully applied in real business environments to develop innovative products and services.
In 2018, a new chapter of his thinking began: he became inspired by systemic intelligences, which have since become an integral part of his work.
In his personal life, he is a passionate mountain biker, regularly participates in marathons, and enjoys skiing during the winter months. His motto: “Short distances were never my thing.” – For him, it’s not just about the goal, but the journey: with endurance, foresight, and enthusiasm.
Curriculum Vitae
Prof. Dieter Conzelmann serves as the Head of the Master's program in Sustainable Business Development at the Schweizerisches Institut für Entrepreneurship (SIFE).
With over 20 years of international leadership experience as a CEO in Switzerland, the USA, and as a senior executive in a globally operating corporation, he has successfully guided numerous teams and clients – from small units to large, interdisciplinary project groups. His focus has always been on developing tailored, innovative solutions in plant engineering and international software development.
His solid academic background as a computer science graduate (Dipl.-Ing.) and MBA provides the foundation for his entrepreneurial approach. In 2017, he published his knowledge and practical experience in the book “With the Success Loop to a Successful Industry 4.0 Business Model.” In it, he not only presents theoretical tools but also documents methods he has successfully applied in real business environments to develop innovative products and services.
In 2018, a new chapter of his thinking began: he became inspired by systemic intelligences, which have since become an integral part of his work.
In his personal life, he is a passionate mountain biker, regularly participates in marathons, and enjoys skiing during the winter months. His motto: “Short distances were never my thing.” – For him, it’s not just about the goal, but the journey: with endurance, foresight, and enthusiasm.
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