William Grossmann

Background

About William Grossmann

Dr. Grossmann has over 40 years experience in various scientific and technology areas. Significant positions held are: Aerospace Technologist, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA, USA; Assistant Professor Applied Mathematics, City University, New York City, NY, USA; Adjunct Professor of Applied Sciences, New York University; Research Professor of Applied Mathematics and Associate Director Magneto Fluid Dynamics Division at New York University’s Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York City, NY; Director College of Plasma Physics, International Center for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy; Manager ABB Corporate Research Program in Engineering Systems Integration, Heidelberg, Germany; CIO ABB Germany, Heidelberg, Germany; Chief Knowledge Officer ABB Kraftwerke, Mannheim, Germany; Director Business IT Alignment, ALSTOM Power, Paris, France; VP and Chief Scientist SAIC Consulting located in London, UK; Director SAIC Business Development EMEA, Heidelberg, Germany Currently Dr. Grossmann is: Adjunct Professor in the Aerospace and Ocean Engineering Department of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, USA; Partner at Transformation Consulting International located in Berlin, Germany; Senior Vice President Europe, Global Project Design located in Berlin, Germany. Dr. Grossmann is a specialist in identifying scientific and technology advancements which, if integrated into strategic business planning could lead to a competitive advantage. Dr. Grossmann has successfully helped bridge the gap between CXO level strategic planning and realization of strategic goals. Dr. Grossmann has served on numerous industry and government panels as well as several Boards of Directors, and is often a key note speaker at international science and engineering conferences. Specialties: Excellent interpersonal/cultural skills providing CXOs with independent, unbiased and unfiltered advice on where key technology including IT developments is heading and what these developments mean for their companies.