Michael is an expert in brewing training and process technology, with a depth of expertise acquired across various breweries initially and many green- and brown-field projects in the last 18 years for Krones / Steinecker.

Michael’s career started as a scientist in 1997 at The Brewing Industry Research Foundation in Nutfield, UK, developing his profession as a brewmaster with several major beer producers, including John Smith, Tadcaster, and Ottakringer Brewery. In 2008, Michael joined Krones Academy as a technical trainer to establish the brewing training, developing the training modules and materials, in addition to marketing the training for the Steinecker portfolio. In this role he has supported many brewery teams in mastering the start-up and integration of new equipment as well as complete brewery plants.

Alongside his industry experience, Michael holds a Diploma in Brewing and Beverage Technology from TUM Weihenestephan (2002). An IBD member since 2008, as one of our esteemed tutors Michael brings Diploma candidates a detailed insight into the evolving technologies and production processes that go into making a quality product.

Based in Landshut, Bavaria, Michael in his spare time also likes traveling in general, motorbike touring in particular.