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Christian Terlinde

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Group CFO at Flender
📍 Bocholt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Christian Terlinde is a strategic Group CFO with extensive experience in the automotive and energy industries, leading finance for companies like Flender, JOST World, and BENTELER. He holds a Ph. D. from the University of Duisburg-Essen and is known for leading major M&A projects and successful corporate turnarounds.

Outside of his professional life, Christian is a family man who is married with two children. His personal interests and hobbies are centered around staying active and exploring, and include basketball, skiing, general fitness, and traveling to new places.

He was recognized as a "Rising Star for Finance, " an award for young automotive executives who drive change and innovation.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Group CFO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Bocholt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Priorities

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Sustainable Finance
He recently participated in a panel discussion at the Structured FINANCE 2023 conference specifically on the topic of sustainable financing in volatile times.
Wind Energy Sector
Stated that his move to Flender was driven by the opportunity to work in the high-growth, future-oriented wind energy industry.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
Group CFO
Flender
1-2019 - 6-2023
Group CFO
JOST World
5-2014 - 12-2018
CFO
BENTELER Automotive
1-2013 - 4-2014
Managing Director International Finance & Controlling
Aldi Einkauf GmbH & Co oHG
9-2011 - 12-2012
Vice President Controlling
MAHLE Group
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Education
1997 - 2002
Ph.D.
University of Duisburg-Essen
2006 - 2007
Executive Management Program
University of St.Gallen
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