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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 
 
Since 2025 Deputy Head of Sales at FOGTEC, Business Unit Rail Systems 
 
2015-2025 Area Sales Manager at FOGTEC, Business Unit Rail Systems 
 
2008 – 2015 Key Account Manager at FOGTEC, Business Unit Rail Systems 
 
2006 – 2008 Electrical engineer at Stadler Bussnang AG in the railway sector, responsible for fire 
 
protection systems and event recording 
 
 TRAINING 
 
2010-2013 Executive MBA in General Management, Berner Fachhochschule, Management Zentrum, 
 
Bern (Switzerland). 
 
2001 – 2006 Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Switzerland), MSc. In Electrical and 
 
Electronic Engineering. 
 
 LANGUAGES 
 
French: mother tongue 
 
German: bilingual: fluent in spoken and written German 
 
English: good oral and written level 
 
Spanish: average level, oral and written. 
 
 INTERESTS 
 
– member of the Board of SwissEngineering, division TransJura 
 
– Nature, outdoor sports (skiing, trail running, mountain biking)

Industry leader in advanced fire protection solutions for the railway sector. With a strong track record in delivering high-performance detection and suppression systems for new and existing rolling stock, he drives Triple E’s strategic growth through innovation, customer-focused solutions, and operational excellence. His expertise provides a forward-looking perspective on market trends, emerging technologies, and the key opportunities shaping the future of railway fire safety. 

Experienced Global Key Account Manager with a strong technical background in mechanical engineering  

and over 33 years in industrial application. Started career in welding technologies before transitioning  

to adhesive bonding solutions. Specialized in rail OEM and MRO projects, with a European Adhesive  

Engineer certification and extensive expertise in managing global strategic accounts.  

Core Competencies  

 Global Key Account Management  

 Adhesive & Bonding Technologies  

 Welding Technologies (Robots & Equipment)  

 Rail Industry (OEM & MRO)  

 Technical Service Leadership  

 Project Management  

Professional Experience  

Global Key Account Manager – Rail Jan 2020 – Present – @ company HENKEL since 1997 

 Responsible for global strategic account management in the rail sector.  

 Driving OEM and MRO projects with a focus on bonding solutions and compliance with DIN 6701  

standards.  

Key Account Manager – Industrial Projects (Agricultural Equipment, Heavy Duty, Rail) 2013 – 2019 

 Managed large industrial accounts and projects in heavy-duty equipment and rail sectors.  

Technical Service Manager – BeNeLux Approx. 2004 – 2013 

 Led a team of engineers providing technical support and solutions for adhesive applications. 

Technical Service Engineer (LOCTITE Business) 1997 – 2004 

 Delivered technical support and application expertise to customers across various industries. 

Technical Service Engineer – Welding Robots & Equipment Aug 1992 – 1997 

 Provided technical support for welding automaton and equipment before transitioning to  

adhesive bonding technologies.  

Education & Certifications  

 Mechanical Engineering (Technical Background)  

 European Adhesive Engineer (EAE) – DVS / EWF – DIN 6701 (2014) 

Ralf Tigges is the General Sales Manager Europe at Anamet Europe B.V., bringing extensive expertise in cable-protection solutions and industrial hose systems.

Before taking on his current position, Ralf held various roles within Anamet, including Business Development Manager and Area Sales Manager. In these roles, he focused on key account management, project coordination, and regional sales across Germany and Europe, building a strong foundation in both technical requirements and customer needs.

Ralf is fluent in German and English, and combines technical know-how with strong commercial insight. In his role as General Sales Manager Europe, he leads strategic sales initiatives, drives market expansion, and strengthens customer engagement across multiple European territories. He is known for his pragmatic, customer-focused approach and his ability to translate complex technical solutions into clear benefits for end users.

Industry leader in advanced fire protection solutions for the railway sector. With a strong track record in delivering high-performance detection and suppression systems for new and existing rolling stock, he drives Triple E’s strategic growth through innovation, customer-focused solutions, and operational excellence. His expertise provides a forward-looking perspective on market trends, emerging technologies, and the key opportunities shaping the future of railway fire safety.

For years, I worked as a technical specialist on diagnostic systems designed to guarantee passenger safety aboard trains. Today, I’m embracing a new and exciting challenge at Firex, where my focus has shifted to fire safety—continuing my commitment to protecting people, now through innovation in fire suppression for the rail industry.

Mr. Molliere previously worked as a Senior client investment advisor at Julius Baer in Zurich and as a Senior investment manager at Credit Suisse in Zurich and Geneva covering the UK market. Mr. Molliere began his career with JP Morgan in London as an equity analyst and fixed income sales-trading professional. Mr. Molliere holds a Master of Science in Economics and Finance from the University Paris Dauphine and a Master of Science in Finance and Econometrics from the University of London. He is also a Certified Wealth Management Advisor (CWMA) in Switzerland. Mr. Molliere enjoys kitesurfing on the Red Sea and Mixed Martial Arts. He is a French and Swiss citizen.

PROFESSIONS

• AriBio Co., Ltd., South Korea, Senior Vice President, Research and Business Development
• Oxbridge Pharma Ltd., United Kingdom, Chief Executive Officer
• Mavena AG (Asklia Group), Switzerland, Vice President
• ZLB, Swiss Red Cross (now CSL), Switzerland, Director
• Novartis International AG, Switzerland, Region Head Eastern & Middle Europe

EDUCATIONS

• Seoul National University, Graduate School, Master of Science in Pharmacy
• Seoul National University, College of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

MEMBERSHIPS

• Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
• Korea Pharmaceutical and Bio-Pharma Association
• Qualified Person Pharmacovigilance (QPPV) & Responsible Person (RP) (MHRA & EMA)