INT:  Good day, Mr. Berner. Please introduce yourself to our readers.
THB: My name is Thomas Berner, I am 46 years old, and I have been working at CODICO since March 2008 in the “Active Components” section. In addition to my involvement as a Product Line Manager for two important lines in the power supply sector, MPS and POWER INTEGRATIONS, I have also been responsible for about a year, as Group Manager, for the Product Managers and FAE’s in the Munich office. I am married and father of two daughters and I live 13 km outside Munich.

INT: What is important to you?
THB: In private life, obviously the family and a harmonious co-existence. With regard to the profession, I set great value on open communications and team spirit. In that context I try to keep a balance, and keep the customers satisfied while at the same time keeping suppliers and staff happy.

INT: How would you describe your hobbies?
THB: Recently family outings with the mobile home have become my favourite activity, both short trips as well as complete holidays. As well as that, I like heading into the Alps on my motorbike, or enjoying the summer on my bicycle.

INT: What would your motto for life be?
THB: Live and let live.

INT: And what are your aims in life, Mr. Berner?
THB: Being healthy and happiness, and always staying curious.

INT: You would never like to be without …?
THB: Freedom and a good conversation.

INT: And you would never forgive…?
THB: Ignorance and intolerance

INT: One day you would like to change places with…?
THB: With an eagle or a condor, simply in order to be able to sail in the updraught on the slopes of the Rocky Mountains or the Andes, and seeing the world from above.

INT: As the best way to start the day, you need…?
THB: Breakfast with the family and at least one event in the day which I can already look forward to in the morning.

INT: You get worked up about…?
THB: Lack of readiness to co-operate in a team.

INT: And what is really typically you…?
THB: Pursing goals I have set myself conscientiously and with perseverance

INT: Thank you for the interview!
THB: And thank you too.

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