# EMS@C-Level 2022 Season, episode 11 - Rainer Koppitz, CEO of KATEK SE

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2022-09-04
- Length: 34m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2022-09-04-ems-c-level-2022-season-episode-11-rainer-koppitz-ceo-of-katek-se

## Summary

Rainer Koppitz, CEO of KATEK SE, discusses the company's Q2 2022 financial results, noting that component shortages prevented an estimated 50 million in additional sales. He details how KATEK navigates supply chain crises through strict cost-pass-through policies with OEMs and deepens partnerships in high-growth segments like e-mobility, telecare, and solar energy. Koppitz also highlights the launch of their white-label 'Ghost Charger' for EVs, the strategic acquisition of Sigma Point, and the company's 'Team Blue' culture aimed at attracting talent and driving diversity.

## Chapters

- [0:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2022-09-04-ems-c-level-2022-season-episode-11-rainer-koppitz-ceo-of-katek-se#t=8) Introduction: Rainer Koppitz and KATEK SE Q2 Results
- [1:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2022-09-04-ems-c-level-2022-season-episode-11-rainer-koppitz-ceo-of-katek-se#t=87) Supply Chain Shortages and Recession Risks
- [8:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2022-09-04-ems-c-level-2022-season-episode-11-rainer-koppitz-ceo-of-katek-se#t=537) Customer Partnerships and Cost Pass-Through Policies
- [15:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2022-09-04-ems-c-level-2022-season-episode-11-rainer-koppitz-ceo-of-katek-se#t=938) Segment Growth: E-mobility, Telecare, and Solar
- [19:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2022-09-04-ems-c-level-2022-season-episode-11-rainer-koppitz-ceo-of-katek-se#t=1173) The Ghost Charger and White Label Strategy
- [25:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2022-09-04-ems-c-level-2022-season-episode-11-rainer-koppitz-ceo-of-katek-se#t=1558) M&A Strategy and Sigma Point Acquisition
- [30:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2022-09-04-ems-c-level-2022-season-episode-11-rainer-koppitz-ceo-of-katek-se#t=1857) Team Blue Brand and Diversity Targets

## Topics

- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)
- [Growth, exits & acquisitions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/growth-exits-and-acquisitions)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- KATEK SE (company)
- Rainer Koppitz (other)
- Ghost Charger (product)
- Sigma Point (company)
- Contron (company)
- Porsche (company)
- Volkswagen (company)
- Texas Instruments (company)
- Koh Young (company)
- CloudNC (company)

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