Dr. Patrick Heinecke

Executive Vice President Finance (CFO), Volkswagen Group China

Beijing, China

About

As the automotive industry undergoes a profound transformation, China is at the heart of the revolution in electrification, smart mobility, and autonomous driving. At Volkswagen Group China, I am committed to driving value and making a substantial impact in the world’s most vibrant automotive market. Building upon over 20 years of visionary leadership experience, my team and I are dedicated to developing innovative products and services that are tailored specifically to the needs of Chinese consumers, supporting the growth of all fascinating Volkswagen Group brands within China. Working in such a highly dynamic market environment, we will always strive to foster the financial robustness and resilience of our business models in China. In this regard, China’s unique market offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and innovation. My mission is to leverage these opportunities, foster strategic collaborations, and drive sustainable development that aligns with China’s vision for its automotive future. Together with my highly skilled and motivated team, we are shaping the future of mobility at Volkswagen Group China In China for China!

Experience

  • Executive Vice President Finance (CFO) at Volkswagen (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    Within the Volkswagen Group China, our strategic vision and passionate mindset are best represented by the slogan "in China for China". Building upon over 20 years of visionary leadership experience, my team and I are dedicated to developing innovative products and services that are tailored specifically to the needs of Chinese consumers, supporting the growth of all fascinating Volkswagen Group brands within China. Being responsible for Finance at Volkswagen Group China, my goal is to ensure relevant contributions to the financial resilience of our company in this dynamic market environment, and to creating corporate value for all our stakeholders within the Volkswagen Group with my highly skilled, dedicated and motivated team.

  • Board Member for Finance, IT, Purchasing, and Compliance at AUDI HUNGARIA Zrt.
    Jul 2020 - Aug 2024 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    Within the Volkswagen Group and AUDI AG, our strategic vision and passionate mindset are best represented by the slogan “from Győr to the world”. We thrive to constantly increase the positive impact of Audi Hungaria while shaping the next level of worldwide future mobility along the dimensions of global environment, society, and governance (ESG). Being responsible for Finance, IT, Purchasing and Compliance at Audi Hungaria, my goal is to continue to create and drive substantial added-value for all our customers within the Volkswagen Group with my exceptionally competent, innovative and highly motivated team.

  • Senior Director, Controlling Strategy / Planning / Steering Audi Group at AUDI AG
    May 2013 - Jun 2020 · 7 yrs 2 mos

    Together with my team I was responsible for the strategy of the Board function “Finance, China, Compliance and Integrity”, and for representing this function in the development of the Audi corporate strategy 2025, and in various strategic initiatives as well. Furthermore, I was able to shape and develop the financial target-/steering model, the strategic planning process with the related IT tools, and the performance management system of the Audi Group and its brands/divisions/regions. I also had an active role in the foundation and setting up of the Audi Transformation Programme (ATP). In addition, the Supervisory Board reporting, corporate financial Board presentations and the preparation of speeches for Management Informations were part of my responsibility. Furthermore, I was responsible for various Audi Group steering processes such as regular financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and profound analyses of volumes, corporate result and cash-flow including the proposal of relevant measures for target realization.

  • Head of Group Controlling Audi, Seat, Porsche, Scania, MAN & Overseas at Volkswagen AG
    Jan 2010 - Apr 2013 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Volkswagen AG (Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany)
    • Assistant to Board Member Finance & Controlling
      Sep 2006 - Feb 2009 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Group Accounting
      Dec 2004 - Sep 2006 · 1 yr 10 mos

    • International Trainee
      Sep 2003 - Nov 2004 · 1 yr 3 mos