Björn Otto

Co-Founder

Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany15 yrs 6 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in strategic marketing for water technology companies.
  • Founder of a marketing platform dedicated to watertech.
  • Advocate for sustainable water solutions and child mortality eradication.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Water Technology Marketing Expert with a focus on sustainable solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

MarketingLeadership

Other Skills

Marketing OperationsTrainingStrategic Marketing ConsultancySales and MarketingInternational SalesBusiness DevelopmentSales ManagementMarketing StrategyManagementWorkshopsInternational Sales & MarketingKeynotesWastewater TreatmentWater Treatment

About

I’m passionate about helping water technology companies unlock their full potential through strategic marketing and innovative solutions. With a background in engineering and years of hands-on experience in the water industry, I understand the unique challenges and opportunities that companies in this sector face. My journey has taken me from engineering roles to leadership positions, where I’ve driven business development and marketing efforts that make a real difference. I’ve worked with startups, mid-sized firms, and industry leaders, always focused on creating sustainable solutions that have a global impact. At Interius Solutions, our mission is to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and effective market strategies. I believe that great technology deserves great marketing, and I’m here to ensure that your innovations reach the right people and make the impact they deserve. We believe in making a difference. That’s why at least 10% of our yearly profit is donated to charity organizations working on water-related projects. Our goal is simple but profound: to help eradicate child mortality caused by a lack of clean water and sanitation. Beyond my professional life, I’m also an advocate for sustainable water solutions and a startup investor. I’m committed to not only growing businesses but also contributing to a better, more sustainable world. Let’s connect and explore how we can drive your company’s growth and make a lasting impact together.

Experience

Capital97

Managing Director

Jan 2024Present · 2 yrs 2 mos · Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany

  • Capital97 is an investment holding dedicated to building value through water tech equity and long-term asset management.

Interius

Founder & Managing Director

Feb 2022Present · 4 yrs 1 mo · Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany

  • Interius is the marketing platform for watertech companies, combining agency, academy, digital products, media, and events.
LeadershipMarketingMarketing OperationsTrainingStrategic Marketing ConsultancySales and Marketing+10

The water show

Co-Host

Mar 2021Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Germany

  • The WATER Show investigates Water & Wastewater’s hottest topics to keep current and aspiring water experts informed.
  • The global water industry is constantly changing and evolving, and it can be hard to keep up with the latest news and developments.
  • That's why Antoine Walter and Björn Otto created a monthly show where they discuss today’s water topics from their own perspectives. And, of course, they don't always agree!
  • They'll be joined by water experts from various segments of the industry to share knowledge and debate along with them. If you want to stay up-to-date on the global water industry, this is the show for you.

H+e gmbh i hager + elsässer®

2 roles

Director Business Unit Aquacritox & Marketing

May 2020Oct 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos

Director Business Development & Marketing

Sep 2019Apr 2020 · 7 mos

  • H+E is one of the leading providers in the international market for industrial process water and wastewater treatment solutions. Since its founding in 1932 in Stuttgart, the company has successfully completed over 30,000 installations worldwide and therefore built an enormous practical experience. This is experience still is the basis for the daily work of the experts at H+E.

Mft membran-filtrations-technik gmbh

Managing Director

Jan 2019Jul 2019 · 6 mos · Cologne, Germany

  • The company MFT (Membrane-Filtration-Technology) GmbH short mft is a medium-sized company, which deals mainly with the construction, operation and service of membrane plants in fresh, drinking, process and wastewater. Mft has been designing and building membrane systems for more than 20 years. Our core competence lies in the development of individual technical solutions for our customers. The spectrum includes i.a. all areas of membrane technology, such as microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis.

Newterra gmbh

2 roles

Commercial Director

Promoted

May 2018Dec 2018 · 7 mos

  • As Commercial Director of the newterra GmbH, I am responsible for the global MBR sales.
  • With many years of experience in the international market for water and wastewater, I generated transactions in North America, India, the Mid East and of course Europe. I am furthermore responsible for the support of partners in several countries and for their sales targets together with our sales team.
  • As manager with an international focus I am responsible for the strategic direction and business development of the newterra GmbH and the brand MicroClear.
  • The ability to communicate, give presentatios and to run a business are among my professional and personal strengths.

Sales & Marketing Manager MicroClear Membranes

Sep 2013Apr 2018 · 4 yrs 7 mos

  • newterra GmbH, a subsidiary of newterra Ltd, of Ontario Canada, is the Technology and Competence Centre for the MicroClear® filtration system for membrane bioreactor applications (MBR) which has met with great success throughout the world. The entire production process of the MicroClear® filters takes place at our facilities in Langgöns, near to Frankfurt in Germany, including development of the product and the specially optimized production machines, through to ISO 9001 certified manufacturing.

Chemviron carbon

Sales Engineer

Nov 2010Aug 2013 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Chemviron is the European Operation of Calgon Carbon Corporation (NYSE: CCC) - which is a global manufacturer, supplier, and developer of activated carbons, innovative treatment systems, value added technologies and services for optimising production processes and safety purifying the environment.
  • Essentially Task Areas:
  • technical consulting
  • proposal calculation and preperation
  • project management incl. documentation & excecution

Carela gmbh

Technical Consultant

Mar 2010Oct 2010 · 7 mos

  • Developing and continuously enhance hygiene technologies and hygiene cleaning agents for the potable and industrial water market.
  • Essentially Task Areas:
  • market analysis
  • market acess in southern Germany
  • acquisition and supervision for key accounts
  • acquisition and supervision for potable water and industrial clients
  • project managment

Education

Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen

Degreed engineer — Environmental technology

Jan 2005Jan 2010

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