Winfried Dietz did a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Thermodynamics. In the following years, he continued to develop his knowledge of quality management, standard and industry requirements, processes and risk management. In 1990, he concentrated all his experience from a whole range of positions, including spells in the product development and quality management divisions at BASF AG, in “Dietz Consultants” – as founder and shareholder. Since then, he and his globally operating team have been supporting companies as consultants, moderators and trainers, helping these companies to further develop their quality and risk management activities.