Erik leads the Internet of Things (IoT) for Vodafone Business where he is responsible for its growth, business strategy and products and performance at a global level, including Vodafone Automotive.
Since joining Vodafone in October 2009, Erik has helped to drive success in the IoT market, leading its development from the early stages through to almost 100 million connected devices and counting.
From June 2016 to December 2019, Erik transitioned to lead Vodafone Global Enterprise, the team responsible for supporting Vodafone’s largest multinational customers.
Before joining Vodafone Erik held a range of senior positions at several organisations, including Siemens and Cinterion Wireless Modules. As Head of Sales for Siemens he developed his awareness of IoT hardware and the industry sector.
Erik holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Karlsruhe in Germany and a bachelor’s degree in business studies. In addition to his native German language, he is fluent in English and French.
