Andreas Hartschwager

CEO | Managing Director

Lippach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About

Experience

  • Schmidt Automotive GmbH (Westhausen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland · On-site)
    • CEO
      Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

      Schmidt Automotive focuses on the production of complex powertrain and engine components. It specializes in balancing module assembly, camshafts, balancing shafts and gear wheel manufacturing. As the sole managing director of my company, I have extensive experience in corporate management and strategic planning. With a strong focus on innovation and growth, I am successfully leading the company and taking it to new heights. My passion for developing teams and creating a positive company culture has helped build strong relationships with customers and partners. I look forward to expanding my network and exploring new opportunities

    • Managing Director
      Aug 2023 - Jun 2024 · 11 mos

      Schmidt Automotive focuses on the production of complex powertrain and engine components. It specializes in balancing module assembly, camshafts, balancing shafts and gear wheel manufacturing. As an experienced managing director with a focus on sales and administration, I have extensive knowledge of developing and implementing sales strategies, leading teams and optimising business processes. I am passionate about increasing sales, acquiring new customers and ensuring efficient company management. With my many years of experience and commitment, I strive to help companies achieve their goals and ensure long-term success.

  • DRÄXLMAIER Group (Vilsbiburg, Bayern, Deutschland)
    • Director Sales Interior BMW & Next Mobility Customers
      Dec 2020 - Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    • Director Sales Interior Daimler
      Jul 2021 - Jul 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Director of Business Development Europe at CAMACO-AMVIAN Automotive (Europe) GmbH
    Feb 2018 - Nov 2020 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Seat Structures, Responsible for Sales, Engineering, Projectmanagement, all pre SOP processes, Global responsibility for German based customers, Corporate HQ in US, Subsidiaries in Poland, Brazil, India, Mexico

  • Global Vice President Sales at NBHX Trim GmbH
    Oct 2016 - Jan 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Decorative Trim Parts, IMD, IML, Wood, Aluminium, Carbon, Leather, Chrome plated parts, Illumination, Driving global Sales Team in EU-Corporate HQ (Director, KAMs, Sales Manager, internal Sales) , NAFTA (Director), CN (Director), Business Development, Customer Development, Business Planning, KPI’s, People development, BMW, Mini, RollsRoyce, DAG, VW, AUDI, Porsche, JLR, Volvo, Geely, PSA, Aston Martin, Lotus, GM, Ford, Tesla, Daimler Greater China, FCA

  • Director of German Sales at Northern Automotive Systems Ltd.
    Aug 2013 - Sep 2016 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Vormals HIB Trim Part Solutions GmbH Decorative Trim Parts, Aluminium brushed/ printed, Chrome plating (CN), company in UK South Wales, Corporate HQ in CN/ Ningbo, Global responsibility for German based customers, Business Development, Customer Development, Business Planning, KPI’s, People development, Audi, VW, BMW, RollsRoyce, Mini, DAG, Porsche