Erwin Gabardi
Automotive Enthusiast having built up VW’s youngest JV in China as CEO. Now levering the knowledge to ensure competitiveness as Chief Product Officer. exMcKinsey experienced in strategy, value creation & restructuring.
Germany
About
After nearly two decades of automotive experience and 7 years in China as VP for Corporate Strategy and CEO of Volkswagen Anhui (ltd.) I’m serving now as Chief Product Officer for Volkswagen Brand and Brand Group Core at Volkswagen Group. My responsibility is end-to-end for all product related topics, including the definition and delivery of a customer oriented and profitable product portfolio.
As former Junior Partner at McKinsey I remain committed to solving complex challenges, advancing automotive innovation, and aligning strategy with operational excellence to deliver impactful results.
Experience
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Head of Product Management and Strategy Brand Volkswagen and Brand Group Core at Volkswagen Group
Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos
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Chief Executive Officer at Volkswagen (AnHui) Automotive Company Limited
Jun 2021 - Jan 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos
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Vice President Corporate Strategy & General Secretary at Volkswagen Group China
Jan 2018 - Jun 2021 · 3 yrs 6 mos
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Head of mach18.Factory Efficiency Program at Volkswagen AG
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 · 3 yrs
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Junior Partner at McKinsey & Company
Jan 2007 - Dec 2014 · 8 yrs