International Executive with many years of experience in development, purchasing, sustainability and governance
Industry focus: automotive, supply and related industries
Strategic realignment of divisions, restructuring and business excellence
20 years in senior management responsibility, since 2015 in the Top Management of Mercedes-Benz AG: Vice President Innovation, Sustainability and RD Functions (passenger car development, 2018-2022) Vice President International Procurement Services (Head of Group-wide procurement, 2015-2017)
Previous positions: Director Product Platform Truck Powertrain, global product responsibility Transmission/ Axles Director Corporate Audit Automotive, Head of Audit for all automotive core processes Head of Department Product Planning Powertrain, Product Management Truck Project Manager and Manager Audit, optimisation of logistics and purchasing processes
Head of highest-ranking corporate bodies and member of various supervisory bodies
Graduate industrial engineer and Dr.-Ing. in mechanical engineering/manufacturing technology