Heiko Chudzick

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Managing Director at MHA ZENTGRAF GmbH & Co. KG

Merzig, Saarland, Germany

Overview

Heiko is the Managing Director at MHA ZENTGRAF, responsible for operations. His extensive career includes roles as EVP of Global Operations at Hexagon Purus and VP at Bosch, showcasing his deep expertise in production systems, lean management, and global manufacturing strategies. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University.

Heiko demonstrates a strong passion for sustainability and future-focused energy solutions. He is an advocate for green hydrogen and discusses the importance of "Enkelfähigkeit" (intergenerational equity), reflecting a personal commitment to building a sustainable society and contributing to a better future for the planet.

He co-authored a publication on "NEMAWASHI, " a Japanese business concept for informal consensus-building to achieve value stream alignment in complex organizations.

Personality Overview

Consensus Focused

Optimistic

Non-Confrontational

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Global Operations
Has a long track record of leading global operations and manufacturing strategies for major industrial and automotive companies like Hexagon Purus and Bosch.
Green Hydrogen
Actively discusses and supports hydrogen as a key clean energy solution, as shown in his commentary on the Hamburg Green Hydrogen Hub project.
Future Sustainability
Cares deeply about "Enkelfähigkeit" (intergenerational equity) and has signed declarations urging immediate action on climate change to prevent reaching damaging tipping points.

Media Appearances

Heiko has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
Managing Director at MHA ZENTGRAF GmbH & Co. KG
1-2022 - 10-2025
Executive Vice President Operations at Hexagon Purus
4-2018 - 1-2022
Executive Vice President Operations at Hexagon Composites ASA
7-2013 - 3-2018
Vice President Bosch Production System at Bosch
10-2011 - 6-2013
Director of Cold Rolling Works at Outokumpu

Education

2009 - 2010
Executive Transition Program from ESMT Berlin
1996 - 1997
Mechanical Engineering from Pohang University of Science and Technology

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Insights For Selling To Heiko

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Heiko is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Heiko

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Heiko move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Heiko take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Heiko

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