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Heiko Witte

Managing Director

CHESCO GmbH

Cottbus, Germany

10 profile visitsSpeakerSustainable/circular solution provider

Driving forward the mission to accelerate technological advancements and promote sustainable mobility.

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CHESCO GmbH

CHESCO GmbH

R&D Institution

Cottbus, Germany

CHESCO GmbH (Center for Hybrid Electric Systems Cottbus) CHESCO GmbH is a dynamic research and technology center focused on advancing hybrid-electric propulsion systems for sustainable mobility solutions. Established to complement the academic structure of the Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU) Cottbus-Senftenberg, CHESCO bridges the gap between academia and industry by conducting cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research. The company specializes in developing innovative propulsion technologies, providing state-of-the-art prototyping capabilities, and fostering collaborations with industry partners, start-ups, and SMEs. With its commitment to accelerating innovation cycles through digital integration and certification (ISO 9001, EN 9100), CHESCO plays a pivotal role in enabling the transition to cleaner and more efficient mobility systems in aviation and beyond.
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About me

Heiko Witte brings extensive professional and leadership experience in the aerospace sector, specializing in project management, business transformation, innovation, continuous improvement, and digitalization.

Since May 2023, Heiko Witte has served as the Managing Director of CHESCO GmbH (Center for Hybrid Electric Systems Cottbus). In this role, he oversees the development of innovative solutions for hybrid-electric propulsion systems, driving forward the center's mission to accelerate technological advancements and promote sustainable mobility. He is responsible for fostering collaborations with industry and academic partners, as well as positioning CHESCO as a leading research and technology hub in Europe.

 Between 1997 to 2023, Witte worked with Rolls-Royce Deutschland, holding diverse roles with significant responsibilities across engine testing, project management, product development, digitalization, and business development. Among his notable achievements, he led Rolls-Royce’s efforts in the introduction of the V2500Select engine, powering the Airbus A320 family.

From 2009 to 2019, he served as Head of Engineering Improvement and Quality, managing and coordinating key digitalization and Industry 4.0 projects.

Heiko Witte has extensive expertise in transforming ongoing and future product development initiatives and crafting digital innovation strategies, making him a distinguished leader in the aerospace and innovation sectors.

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Friday, 14 February 2025

11:30 - 12:30

Encouraging a sustainable footprint in the aerospace industry

Format:Video conferencingTrack:Pitching session

The session highlights various facets of sustainable innovation in the aerospace sector - alternative propulsion, lightweight materials, eco-design, digitalisation to improve efficiency, waste reduction, recycling and reuse

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