Alexander Hasenau trained as a tool and process engineering technician at Arvin Meritor A&ET GmbH and then completed a degree in industrial engineering at the University of Siegen. His research focus was on strategic management in the field of business administration, while he concentrated on product development in the field of mechanical engineering. During his studies, Mr. Hasenau spent a semester working on a project to optimize production processes in the United States of America for Mubea, Inc.

After completing his studies, Alexander Hasenau worked for five years from 2010 as a buyer in international teams in the automotive industry in family-run and listed companies, including one year in Russia for MAGNA Searing (Germany) GmbH. He then went on to manage global automotive projects as a program manager.

Mr. Hasenau currently works for the family-owned company KOSTAL Kontakt Systeme GmbH and has been a research assistant at the University of Siegen since 2020. His research interest is risk management in family businesses.