Heiko Rodriguez Messmer

Senior Project Manager

Greater Kassel Area

About

Expert in Pre- and Post-Mergers business integration including the definition of the business strategy and implementation as Global Head of a Business unit. During my 20 years of experience I have managed 3 mergers, twice where my company was bought and one as equal partners creating a new company (Stellantis). In all cases a double -digit yearly growth in revenue was achieved after the organizational and process integration. I have in depth understanding of growing businesses, implementing synergies and reducing cost in an international environment. I have the German and Spanish nationality, and I speak English, German, Spanish and French.

Experience

  • Senior Project Manager at Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH
    Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Strategic Consultant - Automotive at Strategy Consultant
    Jul 2024 - Jan 2026 · 1 yr 7 mos

    - Expert Automotive Strategy Development: Provide tailored strategic advice to automotive businesses, helping them optimize operations, navigate industry trends, and enhance product innovation for long-term success. - Operational Efficiency & Cost Optimization: Analyze processes, supply chain management, and logistics to identify inefficiencies, implement best practices, and reduce operational costs while maintaining high product quality. - Market Analysis & Consumer Insights: Conduct comprehensive market research to help clients understand emerging trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscapes, enabling them to make informed decisions and stay ahead of market shifts.

  • Head of Global Parts & Accessories Product Marketing and Business Development at Stellantis
    May 2021 - Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    - Development and implementation of the corporate strategy Dare Forward 2030 for parts and accessories - Implementation of a unified global product hierarchy for parts and accessories, considering the implication in pricing, warehouse management and warranty - Increased productivity through the consolidation of resources and the portfolio - Definition of a unified global reporting system for all 14 brands - Alignment of the department with future mobility needs and distribution channels - Identification and implementation of synergies

  • Head of PSA Accessories at Groupe PSA
    Jul 2020 - Apr 2021 · 10 mos

    - Consolidation of the product portfolio between PSA and Opel for all 5 brands - Unification and standardization of corporate validation and development processes - Harmonization of approval and sales systems - Development of a unified accessories system to feed all B2C applications - Go-to-market strategy for new vehicle models, e.g., DS9, Peugeot 308, Citroën C4, Opel Mokka - Increase in revenue by 15% per year

  • Opel (Full-time · 5 yrs 4 mos)
    • Head of Opel Accessories
      Nov 2018 - Jun 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos

      - Integration of accessories into special editions together with Vehicle Product Marketing - Overall responsibility for the P&L accessories - Responsible for the accessories marketing budget

    • Group Manager Opel Accessories Sales und Marketing
      Mar 2015 - Oct 2018 · 3 yrs 8 mos

      - Execution and optimization of sales strategies for accessories - Implementation of external field force to profecionalise the Acessory sales within the dealers - Integration of Accessories in the vehicle sales process