Thomas Bretthauer - Manager Business Development, Product Management, Product Owner

Q: Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Gersthofen, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Thomas speak?

Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 7 months . Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Manager Business Development, Product Management, Product Owner at Netze BW GmbH .

Q: What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Netze BW GmbH and Fujitsu HQ Japan .

Q: Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Manufacturing , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Strategy , and Project Management . Thomas also has some experience in Information Technology , Logistics , and Procurement .

Q: Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Business Intelligence , and Strategy .

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Gersthofen, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Oct 2025

10 months

Manager Business Development, Product Management, Product Owner

Netze BW GmbH

Conducted win/loss, market and competition analyses and defined requirements to create new cybersecurity and IP network services
Developed modular and harmonized services including cyber-risk checks, vulnerability scans, ISMS consulting, NOC monitoring, WiFi optimization and network mapping
Defined transparent cost and pricing structures with ROI for each service
Created marketing and sales materials: presentations, pitch decks, flyers, service descriptions, offer and contract templates
Developed go-to-market plan and target group definitions, delivered sales training
Planned and executed webinars and cold calling, managed customer meetings and offers
Exceeded target metrics: 14 new services, +40% order entry planned for 2026, ROI >200%
Established structures and processes for further portfolio expansion

Apr 2020 - Sep 2024

4 years 6 months

Head of Global Product Management, Deskbased Clients

Fujitsu HQ Japan

Defined global strategy and managed portfolio of desktop PCs, workstations, thin clients and displays (>1B USD revenue)
Led six senior global product managers and one product associate across German and Portuguese teams
Conducted market and competitive intelligence on technology and market trends
Developed and aligned overall portfolio strategies with senior management, prioritized global product developments
Managed global business planning and ensured regional profitability through KPI governance
Adapted and developed processes for environmental/sustainability requirements and improved product launch processes
Supported setup of new production site in Japan for APAC region, transferring and developing products
Achieved EPEAT Gold and TCO9 certifications for entire portfolio
Combined two product families into one flexible family, maintaining revenue

Dec 2013 - Mar 2020

6 years 4 months

Head of Product Management Workstations

Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH

Defined global strategy and managed portfolio of professional workstations (7 products, $170M revenue)
Led five senior managers in product, business and performance management
Conducted market and competitive intelligence on global technology and trends
Developed global business plans and ensured profitability via KPI tracking
Managed relationships with key suppliers (Intel, NVIDIA, AMD), ISVs, analysts and strategic customers
Handled ISV contract and certification management
Sustained #4 worldwide ranking among Tier 1 workstation vendors
Won iF and GOOD design awards for high-end workstations

Sep 2010 - Nov 2013

3 years 3 months

Senior Product Manager Tablet PC

Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH

Managed product and lifecycle of tablet PCs in EMEIA (2 Windows/Intel, 2 Android)
Defined requirements based on market and customer needs and created roadmap
Ensured profitability through business planning
Coordinated cross-functional teams in marketing, engineering, quality, purchasing, support and sales
Managed phase-in and phase-out processes for supply and inventory
Launched first Android B2B tablet PC with new SW vendors, licenses and ISV contracts
Introduced MIL-STD810 durability and disinfectable features for healthcare market, implemented OEM finish box supply model
Achieved highest sales of any Fujitsu tablet PC

Aug 2007 - Aug 2010

3 years 1 month

Project Manager

Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH

Led interdisciplinary international teams developing notebooks, tablets and mobile workstations (up to 4 parallel projects)
Managed project planning, controlling and reporting on functionality, cost, resources and schedule
Coordinated with hardware, software, production, service and R&D teams in China, Taiwan and Japan
Presented project reviews to management and drove continuous process improvements
Expanded scope from standard notebooks to include tablets and mobile workstations
Successfully launched an ODM project delivering 6 new notebook products

Nov 2002 - Jul 2007

4 years 9 months

Project Support Manager

Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH

Provided technical, logistical and financial support for strategic EMEIA sales projects
Conducted detailed hardware and cost analyses for must-win global tenders, optimized proposals for technical, logistical and cost aspects
Managed escalation for strategic deals, supporting sourcing, engineering and sales teams
Performed feasibility studies on special customer requirements and managed customizing services
Secured global deals with SAP, EADS/Airbus, DaimlerChrysler and delivered largest DWP/UK project (117k PCs, 7k notebooks)
Implemented ex-factory RFID solution for asset management

May 2001 - Oct 2002

1 year 6 months

Senior Engineer

Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH

Coordinated development of Linux pre-installation on 7 notebook models in cooperation with SuSE
Selected software, supported hardware integration, performed QA tests and aligned processes with production
Provided technical support and ensured availability of remote manageability software (DeskView)
Developed Linux device driver supporting tablet PC buttons for display rotation, scrolling and custom actions

Feb 1997 - Apr 2001

4 years 3 months

Senior Software Developer

Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme AG

Designed, developed and tested Windows NT/2000/XP kernel-mode drivers and distributed desktop management components and applications
Developed WDM driver for system monitoring ASIC enabling fan, temperature, battery control, watchdog and intrusion detection
Introduced version control system and migrated codebase from 32-bit to 64-bit
Supervised students and graduates; mentored working student whose thesis won VDI prize

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Energy.

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Energy

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Strategy, Project Management, Information Technology, Business Intelligence, and Logistics.

Product Development

Strategy

Project Management

Information Technology

Business Intelligence

Logistics

Summary

Resolving Complexity, Delivering Clarity, Getting things done.

I am a global product management expert for IT products with 14 years of experience. I have spent over 11 years leading strategic portfolio management in international environments, including four years in a leadership role in the Japanese organization, managing a portfolio with a revenue > $1B.

I excel at quickly analyzing new challenges and translating complexity into clear action plans. My focus: identifying inefficiencies and untapped potential for optimization within the product portfolio and within organizations. I have the perfect combination of intercultural competence and implementation strength. This allows me to develop pragmatic solutions.

I am the bridge-builder between technology and management and across diverse cultural landscapes. I am passionate about empowering people. Every single one. That’s how I actively shape change.

Skills

Product Management
Portfolio Management
Project Management
Business Development
Intercultural Experience (Japan)
International Leadership & Management
Bridge-builder Between Engineering & Management
Bridge-builder Between Cultures
Lecturer

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1990 - Sep 1996

TUM

Diploma in Computer Science (Dipl. Inform. Univ.) · Computer Science · Munich, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Agile Leader

Certified Interim Manager

Pragmatic Marketing Certification PMC-III (Certified Product Manager)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Information Technology 27.5 y

Avg length 3 y 6 m

Longest experience 6 y 3 m

Expertise

Recent roles Manager Business Development, Product Management, Product Owner, Head of Global Product Management, Deskbased Clients, Head of Product Management Workstations

Main industries Information Technology, Manufacturing, Energy

Main business areas Product Development, Strategy, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

December 2025

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Gersthofen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Thomas speak?

Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 7 months. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thomas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Manager Business Development, Product Management, Product Owner, Head of Global Product Management, Deskbased Clients, Head of Product Management Workstations.

What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Manager Business Development, Product Management, Product Owner at Netze BW GmbH.

What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Netze BW GmbH and Fujitsu HQ Japan.

Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Energy.

Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Strategy, and Project Management. Thomas also has some experience in Information Technology, Logistics, and Procurement.

Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Energy.

Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Business Intelligence, and Strategy.

What is Thomas's education?

Thomas attended TUM for Computer Science.

Does Thomas have any certificates?

Thomas has 3 certificates. These include: Certified Agile Leader, Certified Interim Manager, and Pragmatic Marketing Certification PMC-III (Certified Product Manager).

What is the availability of Thomas?

Thomas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Thomas?

Thomas's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.