AUTOMATE TO INNOVATE.

Fabian is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of growing business excellence experience in the plastics, rubber and automotive industries. He began his career in 1997 as a Management Trainee at Thyssen Henschel Industrietechnik in Germany, where he quickly rose through the ranks to become Production Manager and Vice President in the United States. After later serving as Executive VP at HF Rubber Machinery, Fabian entered the Tier 1 automotive sector as President & CEO of thyssenkrupp BILSTEIN of America, Inc. where he led the development and manufacture of premium quality, high-performance automotive suspension solutions. During his 15+ year tenure at BILSTEIN, Fabian led the company through 5 major expansions, expanded its workforce by 600+ employees, and facilitated the planning, testing and plant-wide deployment of advanced manufacturing technologies.

Fabian embraces a collaborative approach to a data-driven world, leading companies to solutions that increase productivity and production, with a consistent focus on workforce engagement and empowered leadership as critical success factors. He is an early adopter with hands-on experience advancing Industry 4.0/5.0, and is a sought-after speaker and advisor. His focus on driving successful participation includes workers at every level and stakeholders beyond private industry. His partnerships span public, private, government, and academic contexts.

Throughout his career, Fabian has earned extensive recognition for his commitment to his employees, community, and the manufacturing industry. In 2015, he received the German-American Friendship Award on behalf of the German Ambassador recognizing outstanding service to German-American relations. In 2016, he was named in Cincy Magazine’s 75/71 Business Hall of Fame, and in 2018 he received the Civic Leadership Award honoring Cincinnati leaders for “demonstrated leadership, professional achievement, and continuous, invaluable contributions to their community.” In 2020, he was inducted into the Greater Butler County Business Hall of Fame.

Fabian lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with his wife Jennifer, children Anna and Leopold, and their labradoodles Bear and Luke. He is committed to the advancement of Industry 4.0/5.0 and firmly believes “you must automate to innovate.”