Dr. Wolfgang K. Epple

Consultant

Greater Munich Metropolitan Area

About

International Automotive Executive with more than 30 years results driven experience in Europe (BMW Munich, Germany; Jaguar Land Rover, Coventry, UK), North America (BMW, Troy/MI, USA), Africa (BMW, Pretoria, South Africa), and Asia (Proton/Lotus Group, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia). Experienced in effective C-level liaison in industry, international bodies and local governments. Effective and innovative executive with proven leadership credentials, a strong implementation drive and recognized sensitivity and creativity in bridging R&D with marketplace reality. Together with his team he conceptualised JLR’s electric car and implemented various building blocks for autonomous cars. A leader with great strategic credentials, a strong technical background and vast hands-on experience, a high sensitivity for intercultural peculiarities and the capability to lead talented professionals from a wide range of expertise, educational and social background.

Experience

  • Senior Executive Consultant at Dr. Epple Management Consulting
    Jun 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 1 mo

  • Jaguar Land Rover (4 yrs)
    • Director Research & Technology
      Sep 2013 - May 2016 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    • Director Programmes
      Jun 2012 - Aug 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Senior Director Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Quality at Proton
    Apr 2009 - May 2012 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Vice President Quality Management R&D at BMW Group
    Jan 2008 - Mar 2009 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • CEO & President at BMW Hybrid Technology Corporation
    Jan 2006 - Dec 2007 · 2 yrs