Tobias Helbig

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NXP CTO Innovation Management at NXP Semiconductors

Greater Hamburg Area, Germany

Overview

Tobias Helbig is the CTO of Innovation Management at NXP Semiconductors, where he leverages his extensive experience in the automotive sector to drive strategic technology initiatives. He holds a Doctorate from the University of Stuttgart and is responsible for fostering innovation programs, technology incubation, and cross-business unit collaboration.

He is a key figure in forming strategic industry alliances to advance semiconductor technology.

Tobias was instrumental in establishing Quintauris. eu, a joint venture with industry giants like Bosch and Infineon to pioneer RISC-V based architecture for the automotive market.

Personality Overview

Not Very Vocal

Overcautious

Deliberate

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.

Topics They Care About

RISC-V Advancement
He is actively driving the adoption of the RISC-V architecture through Quintauris. eu, a joint venture he helped establish for the automotive industry.
Automotive Innovation
His career at NXP shows a deep focus on the automotive sector, from car entertainment systems to broader business-level technology transfers and innovations.
Strategic Alliances
He plays a key role in forming cross-company collaborations, such as the Quintauris venture with Bosch and Infineon, to solve industry-wide challenges.

Media Appearances

Tobias has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2020
NXP CTO Innovation Management at NXP Semiconductors
4-2016 - 4-2020
Senior Director Innovation Mngt&Programs at NXP Semiconductors
1-2012 - 4-2016
Senior Director BE Innovation & Tech Transfers at NXP Semiconductors
10-2008 - 12-2011
General Manager Audio Amplifiers at NXP Semiconductors
3-2006 - 9-2008
Senior Director Development Car Entertainment, Hamburg, Germany at NXP Semiconductors

Education

1993 - 1996
Dr. from University of Stuttgart

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Insights For Selling To Tobias

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tobias is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tobias

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tobias move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Tobias take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Tobias

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