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106 CEO TODAY EUROPE AWARDS 2020 Swi tzerland Dr. Christian Walti CEO of Starrag Group About Dr. Christian Walti Dr. Christian Walti (1967, Swiss) has been CEO of the Starrag Group since June 2018 and was interim Head of Sales from July 2019 to 31 March 2020 (up to June 2019 Head of Regional Sales). From 2012 to 2018 he was the Managing Director of Bosch Packaging Systems in Beringen, Switzerland. He was additionally responsible for the Horizontal Packaging Systems Food from 2017, a unit with five international production sites. His primary responsibilities were global product portfolio management, organizational optimization, expansion of key account business, implementation of Industry 4.0 and thegeneral positioningof the company as a technology leader in its target areas of expertise. From 2005 to 2011, as a shareholder and director of Faes Finanz AG (Holding), he subsequently assumed the role of delegate of the Board of Directors and CEO of Faes AG in Wollerau, Switzerland, where he established the company’s international acitivies, among other achievements. Previously he was a consultant at Capgemini Consulting AG, followed by management tasks at ABB Schweiz AG. Christian Walti completed his studies in business administration at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) with a doctorate. Firm Profile Starrag Group is a global technology leader in manufacturing high-precision machine tools for milling, turning, boring and grinding workpieces of metallic, composite and ceramic materials. Principles customers are internationally active companies in the Aerospace and Turbines, Industrial and Transportation as well as Luxury Goods and Med Tech sectors. In addition to its portfolio of machine tools, Starrag Group provides integrated technology and maintenance services that significantly enhance customer quality and productivity. The umbrella brand Starrag unites the product ranges Berthiez, Bumotec, Dörries, Droop+Rein, Ecospeed, Heckert, Scharmann, SIP, Starrag, TTL and WMW. Headquartered in Rorschach/Switzerland, the Starrag Group operates manufacturing plants in Switzerland, Germany, France, the UK and India and has established a network of sales and services subsidiaries in the most important customer countries. Vision Starrag Group is the leading manufacturer of highly productive, durable complete solutions for precise cutting applications. Innovation, quality, a global presence and competence in customer service ensure our customers a consistent advantage in productivity. Mission We use our group-wide knowledge base, our innovation and our market leadership position to develop sustainable future-oriented technologies and reliable long lasting manufacturing products. We offer complete solutions to our valued customers. Our unique customer service concepts and global network allow our customers to achieve the highest productivity throughout the complete life-cycle of our machine tools. Personal identification with the company, above average commitment and regular training of our employees guarantee our high quality claim in all areas. Lean and efficient processes ensure an advantageous cost position. Our values ensure sustainable financial stability as a central prerequisite for long term success. www.starrag.com