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James Hitchcock

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Vice President, General Manager, and Managing Director at EA Elektro-Automatik
📍 Germany

James Hitchcock is the Vice President and General Manager of EA Elektro-Automatik, a Tektronix business focused on high-power technology. An alumnus of UNC Kenan-Flagler and Rice University, he has a proven record in leadership and strategic portfolio management, aligning innovations with market opportunities, particularly in the clean energy and automotive sectors.

With a deep academic background in experimental physics, James co-authored a scientific paper on producing quantum gas using laser cooling. This passion for learning and solving complex problems through experimentation is a core driver of his approach to business leadership, blending scientific curiosity with strategic execution to deliver breakthrough innovations.

He co-authored a scientific publication on the "All-Optical Production of a Lithium Quantum Gas, ” showcasing a strong foundation in experimental physics.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Vice President, General Manager, and Managing Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Germany
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High-Power Electrification
His current role focuses on high-efficiency DC power solutions for the automotive, energy, and industrial markets to support global decarbonization efforts.
Clean Energy Innovation
He has spoken about the strategic acquisition of EA Elektro-Automatik to expand capabilities in the evolving clean energy and electric vehicle sectors.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Vice President, General Manager, and Managing Director
EA Elektro-Automatik
8-2021
General Manager, SMU, Sourcing, Measurement, and Switching Instruments
Keithley Instruments
6-2020 - 9-2021
General Manager, Instruments
Keithley Instruments
11-2019 - 6-2020
Interim General Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
10-2018 - 6-2020
Sr. Manager, Product Management
Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Education
2014 - 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
2004 - 2010
Masters
Rice University
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