Bernd Becker is one of the world’s leading experts in Stage-Gate for product, service and technology developments. During his 30+ years as an innovation executive, he has introduced Stage-Gate Models into a myriad of companies of all sizes, and industries around the globe. Bernd has a wealth of experience in business leadership and understands the trials and tribulations of pursuing innovation strategies to a successful result. His success is attributed to his natural ability to mentor executives, cross-functional leadership and project teams through challenging change initiatives.Bernd’s proven track record managing client engagements includes initiatives spanning the fullest spectrum of innovation: technology and new product strategies, integrated roadmapping, portfolio analysis and optimization, global governance models, customized Stage-Gate applications and hybrid models, performance dashboards, training assessments and tailored curriculum. Bernd has a Masters Degree in Engineering (specialization in Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation and Innovation) from the Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences. He has successfully led R&D, Product Design & Development, Manufacturing, Operations and Supply functions in a variety of product-focused companies in the US, Canada, Europe, and Taiwan.