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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
- ValeoCurrentApr 2021–Present· 5 yrs 6 mos
- Chief Sales and Business Development OfficerCurrentApr 2021–Present
- May 2019–Mar 2021· 1 yr 10 mos
- Chief Commercial, Technology and Engineering OfficerMay 2019–May 2019
- Apr 2019–May 2019· 1 mo
- Chief Commercial, Technology & Engineering OfficerApr 2019–May 2019
- Nov 2016–Mar 2019· 2 yrs 4 mos
- Vice President Engineering & Chief Technical OfficerNov 2016–Mar 2019
- May 1995–Oct 2018· 23 yrs 5 mos
- Group Vice President Global EngineeringApr 2016–Oct 2018
- Group Vice President & General Manager Seating Components & TechnologySep 2014–Oct 2017
- Group Vice President & General Manager2013–Aug 2014
- Vice President & General Manager VW Group Business unitJun 2010–Dec 2012
- Vice President Sales and Engineering Metal Business UnitOct 2009–May 2010
- Vice President Engineering, ID & InnovationSep 2005–Apr 2010
- Launch, Program and Platform ManagementMay 1995–Aug 2005
- May 1990–Apr 1995· 4 yrs 11 mos
- Engineer, ResearchMay 1990–Apr 1995
Education
Dr. Ing.
Maschinenbau
RWTH Aachen UniversityExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
Dr. Detlef W Juerss
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
AutomotiveEngineeringProduct DevelopmentSeatingInterior TrimSalesProgram Management