Born in Kiel in 1976, he graduated in shipbuilding in 2001 and in industrial engineering in 2003. As Head of Submarine Sales at thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, he leads sales operations and business development for the global port-folio of naval defence solutions.

Philipp Schön is responsible for the company's strategic sales initiatives, focusing on maintaining relationships with key defence and government customers while driving the growth of the company's innovative maritime technologies.

His expertise spans contract management, sales strategy, and navigating the geopolitical nuances of the defence sector. He is making a significant contribution to expanding the company's presence in international markets, in the areas of submarines, surface vessels, and integrated naval systems. Under his leadership, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems continues to solidify its position as a trusted partner in the global defence industry.

In his leadership and strategic roles in the defence and maritime industries in Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates, he has led high-level negotiations, managed multimillion-dollar contracts, and successfully secured major projects in highly regulated markets.