Leadership Team
Dominic Dorfner
Dominic Dorfner has been appointed President on September 1, 2024. Previously he served as Senior Vice President of the Automotive Division at Semikron Danfoss. In 2021 Dominic Dorfner joined Semikron Danfoss as Head of the Industrial Business of Danfoss Silicon Power.
Prior to joining Semikron Danfoss Dominic Dorfner has worked in multiple roles for Voith Turbo and as a Consultant for Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. Further, he serves as member of the advisory board for the Frauenhofer Gesellschaft ISIT and is a member of the ISES.
Dominic Dorfner has a PhD in Semiconductor Physics, an Executive Education from INSEAD and lived in Germany, USA, Japan and China.
Johannes Krapp
Johannes Krapp has held various management positions and brings 17 years of experience in the power electronics market.
In May 2025, Johannes Krapp assumed the role of Senior Vice President of the Industry Division, following his position as Head of the Solutions Division in 2024.
Johannes Krapp joined Semikron Danfoss in 2008 and held management positions in product management and sales. He successfully led various strategic projects in different functional areas such as operations or organizational restructuring. He passed on his experience at the University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt by holding lectures and supervised projects with the focus on the development of new business models.
Johannes Krapp has a diploma in electrical engineering and management (University of Applied Sciences Würzburg Schweinfurt) and graduated Management, Leadership and Strategy development programs (INSEAD, Kienbaum).
Carsten Götte
Carsten Götte brings nearly 25 years of extensive experience in the automotive industry, having worked with several leading global automotive companies.
In November 2024, he joined Semikron Danfoss as Senior Vice President of Automotive. Before this, he served as Senior Vice President and a member of the Executive Committee at ZF Friedrichshafen AG, overseeing their E-Mobility division.
Earlier in his career, Carsten Götte held senior executive positions at Continental Automotive GmbH, primarily focusing on electrification.
Carsten Götte is a Dr. rer. nat. (PhD) and holds a degree in chemistry of the University of Regensburg and has completed additional studies in Marketing and Strategic Management.
Natalie Schnippering
Natalie Schnippering brings more than 15 years of experience in the high-tech and IT industries, including over five years in senior leadership positions. In November 2025, she joined Semikron Danfoss as Vice President of the Solutions Division.
Prior to joining Semikron Danfoss, Natalie Schnippering served as Vice President of Digital Services within Danfoss Climate Solutions. As part of the Segment Executive Team, she helped shape the business’ digital transformation and successfully built and scaled new businesses. Earlier in her career, Natalie Schnippering worked in top-management advisory for leading technology companies such as Siemens and SAP. She also gained extensive international experience through global assignments with IBM across Europe, South America, and Asia.
Natalie Schnippering holds a dual degree in International Business from DHBW in collaboration with IBM, as well as an Executive MBA from ESCP Europe.
Bjørn Asmussen
Bjørn Asmussen brings over 25 years of experience in the drives and power electronics industry.
He joined Semikron Danfoss as Vice President of Procurement in June 2023. Before that, Bjørn Asmussen was Head of the Drives Procurement organization at Danfoss, where he began his career in 2005. His professional experience at Danfoss includes various local and international roles within procurement.
Before joining Danfoss, Bjørn Asmussen held several international positions with Motorola Inc. Group and Siemens AG from 1995 to 2005.
As Danish citizen, Bjørn Asmussen has lived and worked in Denmark, Germany, and the United Kingdom. He holds a Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
Markus Menne
Markus Menne has broad management experience in finance, having held key positions in both industrial companies and banking.
In 2022, Markus Menne was appointed Senior Vice President of Finance & Systems at Semikron Danfoss. Prior to this, he worked at Danfoss Silicon Power from 2014 and ultimately advanced to the role of Senior Director Finance & Procurement. Markus Menne started his career with the Danfoss Group in 2006, where he was responsible for Treasury and Risk Management activities at Sauer-Danfoss. In 2012, he was promoted to Director Group Funding at Danfoss.
From 1995 until joining Danfoss, Markus Menne held various finance positions in banking and industry companies.
Markus Menne is a German citizen and lives in Germany. He holds a Diploma in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Hamburg.
Phoenix Zhao
Phoenix Zhao has a diverse and extensive background in Quality and Operations Management, with a strong focus on the automotive industry. She has held various positions demonstrating adaptability and expertise in overseeing and improving processes to ensure high standards and operational efficiency.
Phoenix Zhao joined Semikron Danfoss in June 2024. Prior to that, she served as COO and Vice President of Global Quality at VIA Optronics. Before her time at VIA, she held various managerial positions at Hella in Asia, overseeing Quality, Project, and Warranty Management.
Phoenix Zhaos’s experience spans multiple areas of operations, from Production to Quality Control, and she excels in cross-departmental collaboration to drive continuous improvement and optimize overall performance.
Christian Strahberger
Christian Strahberger brings 24 years of leadership experience, having served as CEO, COO, or Division Head in industrial technology and machinery companies. Before joining Semikron Danfoss in January 2025, he headed the division Performance Drives at Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives.
Christian Strahberger began his career in 2001 with Siemens AG's internal consulting division. He subsequently joined Voith GmbH in 2009, leading the Service Business unit of Voith Paper before becoming CEO of the Marine Division at Voith Turbo. In 2018, he was appointed CEO of Schottel GmbH, a marine propulsion specialist. Prior to joining Danfoss, Christian Strahberger served as Board Member and COO of Singulus Technologies AG, a manufacturer of specialty machinery for the solar, medical, and semiconductor industries.
Christian Strahberger holds a PhD in Semiconductor Physics from the Technical University of Munich.
Peggy Hutchinson
Peggy Hutchinson joined Semikron Danfoss in January 2025 as Global Head of HR. Prior to this role, she spent three years at Danfoss, where she served as Global Business Partner in the Power Solutions Incubation Division — a unit that includes Before she has been with Danfoss for three years, initially serving as the Global Business Partner in the Power Solutions Incubation Division, which includes our valued colleagues at Danfoss Editron. Since 2023, she has led CER HR. Before joining Danfoss, Peggy Hutchinson spent over a decade as HR Director at Accenture/SinnerSchrader in Germany, where she specialized in change management and integrating global acquisitions. With more than 20 years of expertise in people & culture and organizational development across international organizations, she brings a wealth of experience to her role.
Originally from Germany, Peggy Hutchinson lives in Hamburg and operates from our German locations. She holds a master’s degree in Sociology from the University of Hamburg, Germany.