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Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies, dedicated to making products stronger, more efficient, and longer lasting. With a unique portfolio in surface engineering, advanced materials, coating equipment, and components, we help industries overcome tough engineering challenges every day. From applying ultra-thin coatings that reduce wear on engine parts to producing advanced metal powders for 3D printing, our innovations improve efficiency, durability, and sustainability across a wide range of sectors including aerospace, automotive, energy, luxury, medical, semiconductors and tooling. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 34

TOTAL RATINGS: 299

CEO: Michael Suess

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Michael Suess Oerlikon CEO Rating

Oerlikon's CEO, Michael Suess, has 21 employee ratings and a score of 69/100, placing them in the Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees.

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Where This Score Ranks Oerlikon's CEO Rating

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Oerlikon CEO Michael Suess Bio

Prof. Dr. Michael Suess was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors (BoD) at the 2015 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, the same year he joined the BoD. On July 1, 2022, he assumed the role of Executive Chairman to oversee all management topics and lead both the Executive Committee and the BoD. From 2015 to 2016, he served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Georgsmarienhütte Holding GmbH. Prior to that, he was a member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and CEO of its Energy Sector. Between 2008 and 2011, he was CEO of the Fossil Power Generation division and member of the Group Executive Management of Siemens AG Power Generation Group from 2006 to 2007. Earlier roles include positions at BMW, IDRA Presse S.p.A., Porsche AG and Mössner AG, where he became Chairman of the Managing Board following its acquisition by Georg-Fischer Group. From 2001 to 2006, he was Chief Operating Officer (COO) at MTU Aero Engines AG and played a key role in its IPO. He was a member of the Supervisory Board of Herrenknecht AG from 2009 to 2018. Prof. Dr. Suess holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Technical University (TU) Munich and completed his doctorate (Dr. rer. pol.) from the University of Kassel in 1994. He was awarded an honorary professorship by TU Munich in 2015.

Who Ranks Oerlikon's CEO Rating the Highest?

Department - Operations 83/100

Ethnicity - Caucasian 80/100

Experience - 3 to 6 Years 80/100

Who Ranks Oerlikon's CEO Rating the Lowest?

Gender - Female 78/100

Oerlikon CEO Michael Suess At a Glance

The CEO score provides an understanding of how employees feel about the CEO’s leadership style and effectiveness at Oerlikon.

Based on 21 ratings, Michael Suess ranks right above AMETEK's CEO, David Zapico.

Oerlikon's CEO is highly regarded by the Operations department, Caucasian employees, and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience. However, Female employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Overall, the CEO score has remained stable over the last 90 days.