Harold Kirchner

Harold joined Siemens Venture Capital as a Partner in the beginning of 1999.
Prior to Siemens Venture Capital, Harold worked at the Venture Unit of Siemens Medical Solutions where he developed his deep medical background.
In 2000 Harold established the SVC Boston office from which he managed his investment and company oversight activities through 2003.
Past positions include assistant head of a research group for knowledge-based systems, responsible for acquisition, planning and management of applied research projects for small and medium sized enterprises.
He was also the founder of tim - Team for Innovation and Management, an innovation consulting and acceleration company.
As an Investment Partner at Siemens Venture Capital, Harold focuses on investments in the Energy Sector, Automation, Materials and Sensor & Actuator Technologies.
Harold received a Dr.-Ing.
(PhD) and Diploma Degree in computer science, both with highest distinction, from the University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany.