Alfons Albert Riek

Alfons Riek has served as Vice President Technology & Innovation at Festo SE & Co. KG — a leading
international manufacturer of industrial automation and pneumatics solutions — for over 25 years. His
academic background includes a doctorate in Strategic Leadership with a specialisation in Strategic Foresight
(Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, USA, 2025) and a degree in Process Engineering from the University of
Stuttgart. His professional focus covers innovation ecosystem development, technology strategy, corporate
venturing, and international R&D collaboration.