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Tomasz Napierala

Activist · DISC type Cd
Global Head of Engineering - Traction Division at ABB
📍 Berlin Metropolitan Area, Germany

Tomasz Napierala is the Global Head of Engineering for ABBs Traction Division, leading a 300-strong team in power conversion systems. He excels in engineering management, strategic development, and fostering cross-regional innovation.

His personal interests include obtaining licenses for various sports, such as sport boats and parachute jumping, indicating a passion for outdoor and adventurous activities.

He holds patents for power electronics innovations including multistring inverters and electrical filters, particularly EMC filters.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Global Head of Engineering - Traction Division
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Berlin Metropolitan Area, Germany
Personality Overview

How Tomasz shows up

Observative
Value Conscious
Perfectionist

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They respond well to confident salespeople. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Priorities

Topics Tomasz cares about

Power Electronics Design
With extensive experience in designing and evaluating power conversion systems, he focuses on innovations like EMC filters and multistring inverters.
Engineering Leadership
Responsible for leading large global engineering organizations, he emphasizes strategic development, collaboration, and fostering innovation within teams.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Global Head of Engineering - Traction Division
ABB
7-2022 - 8-2025
Local R&D Department Lead ABB Traction Converter GmbH
ABB
2-2020 - 6-2022
Chief Product Development Engineer (former PowerTech Converter)
ABB
10-2010 - 2-2012
Development Engineer for Power Electronics
SMA Solar Technology AG
12-2007 - 9-2010
Scientific Assistant
Fraunhofer IZM Berlin
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Education
2002 - 2009
Diplom-Ingenieur (Master of Science)
Technische Universität Berlin
2006 - 2007
Electrical Engineering
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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