Hardy Kotsch
- 2018: became sole managing director of Metallveredlung Kotsch GmbH with more than 110 employees
- 2016: became human resources director at Metallveredlung Kotsch GmbH, with responsibility for staffing
- 2010: became commercial director at Metallveredlung Kotsch GmbH
- 2003: became technical and sales director at Metallveredlung Kotsch GmbH
- 2003: became joint managing director of Metallveredlung Kotsch together with Jürgen Kotsch
Professional development
- 2019: Product Safety & Conformity Representative (PSCR)
- 2016: Internal Auditor for Environmental Management, ISO 14001
- 2004: Internal Auditor for Quality Management, IATF 16949
- 2002: Internal Auditor for Quality Management, DIN EN ISO 9001
- 2001 – 2002: Master craftsman course at LGA Nuremberg (State Trade Agency Nuremberg), awarded the title Master Electroplater
Vocational training
- 1997 – 1999: Electroplating and metal-grinding apprenticeship, finished as the 1999 German national prizewinner
School education
- 1992 – 1995: Technisches Gymnasium Aue (Aue Technical College)