That’s me
The Marheineke. The one from Aachen. Always in perfect timing.
Born in Kiel, landed and took off in Aachen, in a region with a long history of innovation, science and entrepreneurship. That leaves its mark.
I graduated from the RWTH Aachen and later worked for many years in internationally active companies in the region. This experience taught me the importance of thinking globally while also making targeted use of regional strengths.
With aquiSales I combine exactly these two worlds: ‘Aquis’ as a reference to the historical significance of Aachen* and ‘Sales’ for my passions – international B2B sales management and the topics of transformation and turnaround in sales. As an interim executive, I support companies worldwide in optimising their sales strategies, developing new markets and ensuring sustainable growth.
Whether in Europe, Asia or North America – I bring the success factor of Aachen with me to help companies make decisive progress in international sales.
* The Latin name for Aachen is Aquis Grani oder Aquae Granni.
„Aachen. A region connected to the world.“
Dr. Bastian Marheineke. Interim Executive
Vita
Since 01/2020
Interim Executive for sales management, transformation and turnaround
aquiSales
Transformation. Technology. International.
2019
Head of Sales
SLCR Lasertechnik GmbH
2014 – 2018
Managing Director and Head of Sales
FRT GmbH / Fries Research & Technology GmbH
2000 – 2002
Director Sales
Thomas Swan Scientific Equipment, Ltd., Cambridge, GB (heute AIXTRON Ltd.)
1998 – 2013
Vice President Sales
before Director Sales, Head of Business Development, Product Manager
AIXTRON SE
Education
- PhD in Physics
University of Ulm
- Master of Physics
RWTH Aachen, Christian Albrechts Universität zu Kiel
Qualifications / Certificates
- 2023: Certified Transformation and Turnaround Manager | IfUS-Institute at the SRH Heidelberg
- 2022: Certified Digital Sales Manager | Haufe Akademie
- 2021: Interim Executive | EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht
- 2010: Cranfield Award for Business & Leadership | Cranfield School of Management
Memberships & Networks
- Member of the DDIM e.V. and the DDIM.fachgruppe Sales, Marketing & Service
- Member and deputy chairman of the Interactive Interim Network e.V.
- Member of the AQIM Community
- Personal member of the fir at the RWTH Aachen
Music is my constant companion in life
I started playing the violin at the age of nine. For many years, I played in various youth orchestras, sometimes as a soloist with orchestral accompaniment. During a somewhat wilder time, I switched to the guitar. But it wasn’t until I was over 40 that I started playing the electric bass. Today, I play in a band in my free time. We rehearse regularly and sometimes go on stage.
For me, music is a valuable counterbalance to my work, which at the same time reveals many parallels.
„I am the pace-setter. That’s what I am on stage. That’s what I am when I’m on a client’s mandate.“
Dr. Bastian Marheineke. Interim Executive