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Gerhard Eser

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Principal Expert Thermal Management / Innovation Thermal Management at Schaeffler
📍 Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany

Gerhard Eser is a Principal Expert in Thermal Management at Schaeffler, specializing in innovative solutions for vehicle electrification. A Diplom-Ingenieur from OTH Regensburg, his career is focused on technology scouting and defining future requirements for powertrain systems. He is a recognized thought leader, frequently speaking at industry events.

His interests suggest a focus on the intersection of pioneering automotive technology and high-level business strategy. He follows industry leaders in both electric vehicle manufacturing and management consulting, indicating a passion for market-shaping innovations and efficient corporate strategy.

Unique fact: In 2024, he co-authored a technical paper on an integrated thermal management system for electric vehicles that utilizes natural refrigerants to avoid harmful PFAS chemicals.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Principal Expert Thermal Management / Innovation Thermal Management
Job Level
Senior
Location
Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany
Personality Overview

How Gerhard shows up

Value Driven
Curious
Assertive

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Priorities

Topics Gerhard cares about

EV Thermal Management
As a principal expert and frequent conference speaker, he focuses on optimizing thermal systems for electric vehicle performance, range, and fast-charging capabilities.
Sustainable Technologies
Co-authored a 2024 paper on using natural refrigerants like R290 in BEVs to address the planned EU ban on harmful PFAS substances, showing a focus on environmentally friendly solutions.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
Principal Expert Thermal Management / Innovation Thermal Management
Schaeffler
10-2021 - 9-2024
Principal Expert Thermal Management / Head of Innovation Thermal Management
Vitesco Technologies
10-2019 - 9-2021
System Engineering Electrification and Thermal management / Group lead
Vitesco Technologies
1-2017 - 10-2019
System Engineering Electrification and Thermal management / Group lead
Continental
8-2012 - 12-2016
System Engineering Exhaust aftertreatment / Group lead
Continental
In the press

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Education
1995 - 1999
Diplom-Ingenieur (FH)
OTH Regensburg
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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