Thomas Jakob

Thomas Jakob currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for APAC and Managing Director for ASEAN at Dräger, where responsibilities include driving performance and profitability through innovative technologies and business models. With extensive experience in operations, business development, and consulting, Thomas has held notable positions such as Regional President at Bosch.IO and Managing Director at avodaq Pte Ltd, focusing on technology solutions across diverse sectors. Previous roles included senior leadership positions at T-Systems and Deutsche Telekom, where contributions led to significant financial restructuring and growth. Thomas holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and further education in organizational leadership from Carnegie Mellon University, along with a Master's in Electrical and Communications Engineering from the University for Applied Sciences in Germany.