Education & Certification
- MBA in General Management - Henley Management College, UK
- BA.Sc. in Automotive Engineering - TH Cologne
- PMI certified Project Manager (PMP©)
Languages
- German (Native)
- English (Practically bilingual)
Core Competencies
Leadership Excellence
- Successfully led organizations of 100+ professionals
- Expert in change management and organizational transformation
- Strong track record in talent recruitment and retention
- Proven ability in coaching and mentoring emerging leaders
Project Management
- Extensive experience in complex ERP and PLM implementations
- Portfolio management across multiple international projects
- Proven track record in stakeholder and risk management
- Developed efficient project governance structures and protocols
Technical Expertise
- Expert in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems
- Extensive experience with SAP/ERP implementations
- Deep knowledge of automotive engineering systems
- Exposure to aerospace, plant engineering, electronics, and transportation industries
Key Achievements
- Successfully led PLM deployment across European locations (~1500 seats)
- Managed vehicle program content worth $70M annual revenue
- Led multiple flawless product launches across international markets
- Developed and implemented enterprise-wide engineering change processes
- Successfully transformed product-oriented organization into multi-customer focused business
Industry Experience
- Siemens Industry Software GmbH (2008-2025)
- Visteon Corporation (2000-2008)
- Ford Motor Company / Ford-Werke AG (1989-2000)