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.