Experience36+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Mobility, Innovation, Connected, Electric Automotive Industry Senior Executive w/ 28 years of experience. Customer focused. Business Acumen, Operational Excellence. Product Safety. Strong Engineering, Customer and Program management background.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • ValeoCurrent
    Apr 2021–Present· 5 yrs 6 mos
    • Chief Sales and Business Development OfficerCurrent
      Apr 2021–Present
  • May 2019–Mar 2021· 1 yr 10 mos
    • Chief Commercial, Technology and Engineering Officer
      May 2019–May 2019
  • Apr 2019–May 2019· 1 mo
    • Chief Commercial, Technology & Engineering Officer
      Apr 2019–May 2019
  • Nov 2016–Mar 2019· 2 yrs 4 mos
    • Vice President Engineering & Chief Technical Officer
      Nov 2016–Mar 2019
  • May 1995–Oct 2018· 23 yrs 5 mos
    • Group Vice President Global Engineering
      Apr 2016–Oct 2018
    • Group Vice President & General Manager Seating Components & Technology
      Sep 2014–Oct 2017
    • Group Vice President & General Manager
      2013–Aug 2014
    • Vice President & General Manager VW Group Business unit
      Jun 2010–Dec 2012
    • Vice President Sales and Engineering Metal Business Unit
      Oct 2009–May 2010
    • Vice President Engineering, ID & Innovation
      Sep 2005–Apr 2010
    • Launch, Program and Platform Management
      May 1995–Aug 2005
  • May 1990–Apr 1995· 4 yrs 11 mos
    • Engineer, Research
      May 1990–Apr 1995

Education

Dr. Ing.

Maschinenbau

RWTH Aachen University

Executive Relationship Map

Reports To
Dr. Detlef W Juerss
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

7 of 7 skills
AutomotiveEngineeringProduct DevelopmentSeatingInterior TrimSalesProgram Management