Where does Dirk Hoke work?

Dirk Hoke is Advisor at Airbus Ventures.

What check size does Dirk Hoke write?

Dirk Hoke typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.

Where did Dirk Hoke go to school?

Dirk Hoke studied at Technische Universität Braunschweig; Fritz-Reuter-Gymnasium.

Dirk Hoke

Investor

Advisor at Airbus Ventures

Germany

Writes $5K – $50K checks · typically $25K

About

Dirk Hoke is President and Chief Executive Officer of Voith Group. He brings over 25 years of leadership experience across multiple industries and continents, including previous roles as CEO of Siemens Africa, CEO of Industrial Solutions at Siemens, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space, and CEO of Volocopter. His career began at Renault and has focused on digital transformation, technology development, and sustainable business practices.

Experience

Voith GroupPresident and Chief Executive Officercurrent2025 — presentHeidenheim an der Brenz, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
D&D Invest Consult GmbHUnternehmensinhabercurrent2021 — presentMetropolregion Nürnberg
Volocopter GmbHCEO2022 — 2025Bruchsal, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Airbus Group Inc.CEO Defence and Space and Member of the Airbus Group Executive Council2016 — 2021Munich
Airbus Group Inc.Advisor2016Ottobrunn
Siemens AGCEO Large Drives2014 — 2015Nürnberg
Siemens AGCEO Customer Services Division2011 — 2014Erlangen, Germany
Siemens AGCEO Industry Solutions Division2011
Siemens AGCEO Siemens Africa2009 — 2011Casablanca, Morocco & Johannesburg, South Africa
Siemens AGCEO Siemens North Western Africa2008 — 2009Casablanca, Morocco
Siemens AGCEO Transportation Systems (Mobility) North East Asia2005 — 2008Beijing City, China

Education

Technische Universität Braunschweig1989 — 1994
Fritz-Reuter-Gymnasium

Skills & more

Profibus43Automation99Process Automation67Engineering99Electrical Engineering64Project Management99Instrumentation39Variable Frequency Drives31Commissioning43Business Development41Building Automation21Control Systems Design41

+12 more

DCSElectriciansHMIsEnergy ManagementIndustrial ControlHigh VoltagePower SystemsPower DistributionManagementLeadershipSCADAPLC

Languages English · French · German · Spanish

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Colleagues at Airbus Ventures

Abigail Hitchcock

Principal at Airbus Ventures

Anri Takeno

Project Manager at Airbus Ventures

Dorian Merritt

Head of Finance at Airbus Ventures

Grayson Stallman

Investor at Airbus Ventures

Hyunwoong Kim

Associate at Airbus Ventures

Jonathan B. Miller

Principal at Airbus Ventures

Kristina Deighan

Talent Principal at Airbus Ventures

Lewis Pinault

Chief Scientist at Airbus Ventures

Network8

Carsten ThomaScout

Investor at La Famiglia

Pieter AbbeelScout

Alumni at House

Richard SocherScout

Co-Founder & Managing Partner at AIX Ventures

Grayson Stallman

Investor at Airbus Ventures

Jonathan B. Miller

Principal at Airbus Ventures

Lewis Pinault

Chief Scientist at Airbus Ventures

Mathieu Costes

Operating Partner at Airbus Ventures

Matthieu Repellin

Principal at Airbus Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dirk Hoke?: Dirk Hoke is President and Chief Executive Officer of Voith Group. He brings over 25 years of leadership experience across multiple industries and continents, including previous roles as CEO of Siemens Africa, CEO of Industrial Solutions at Siemens, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space, and CEO of Volocopter. His career began at Renault and has focused on digital transformation, technology development, and sustainable business practices.
Where does Dirk Hoke work?: Dirk Hoke is Advisor at Airbus Ventures.
What check size does Dirk Hoke write?: Dirk Hoke typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.
Where did Dirk Hoke go to school?: Dirk Hoke studied at Technische Universität Braunschweig; Fritz-Reuter-Gymnasium.