Dr. Markus Riesterer

• Led global cross-functional innovation initiatives, structuring complex technical and organizational challenges • Drove development of a new Solar Energy business field from concept to integration into an existing business unit • Coordinated cross-regional teams and acted as key interface between • Translated market and technical insights into structured programs, enabling prioritization and execution of innovation initiatives • Contributed to restructuring global innovation strategy and processes

• Contributed to the fundamental development of the innovation strategy and governance within a small core team (CTO-level), shaping key elements of today’s applied global innovation process • Received Global Schaeffler Award "Innovation" • Managed international innovation and product development projects in emerging industrial technologies • Facilitated high-stakes management discussions • Supported continuous improvement of project governance • Promoted within 1.5 years based on performance and impact

• Led technical workstreams for product development focusing on thermodynamics, rotating systems, and cooling / lubrication • Applied advanced simulation (CFD) and analytical methods to support engineering decisions and product optimization • Mentored engineers and contributed to global competence networks and crossfunctional collaboration

• Developed numerical and analytical models for complex engineering challenges (thermal management, multiphase flow, rotating systems) • Supported product development as technical expert and contributed to global standardization efforts • Fostered global knowledge exchange within competence networks and technical standardization

• Conducted numerical and experimental research in fluid mechanics and heat transfer • Supervised student theses and supported teaching activities • Published research results in academic and industry conferences

Tutor im Fach Strömungslehre Programmierung von Messgeräten

Strömungslehre, Thermische Strömungsmaschinen