Lippstadt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
International experienced industrial professional with a strong background in program management, product-related business environments and cross-functional customer interfaces within the automotive and industrial sector. Over the past 10+ years, I have been responsible for complex international development and customer programs, working closely with OEMs, engineering, purchasing and operational teams. My focus has been on delivering robust solutions in demanding environments, managing escalations when necessary, and ensuring successful program outcomes across global markets. What drives me most is working close to customers, solving complex and often high-pressure situations, and contributing to sustainable business growth through strong execution and collaboration. In my career, I have worked across program leadership, key account management and portfolio-related responsibilities, always at the interface between technical development, commercial requirements and operational delivery. Key areas of experience: • International program & customer management • Product- and portfolio-related business environments • Strategic and operational customer interfaces (OEMs / Tier-1) • Cross-functional coordination across engineering, purchasing and sales • Management of complex and critical program situations • Support of transformation and improvement initiatives I value a pragmatic, hands-on and collaborative way of working combined with clear communication and responsibility for outcomes.
Executive leadership for the Drive Control Systems and Powertrain & Chassis divisions, focusing on the global transition to sustainable mobility through innovative engineering Strategic Roadmap: Developed and executed the strategic product portfolio roadmap for electric gear actuators, thermal management valves, and steer-by-wire actuators. Joint Venture Management: Directed strategic activities and resource allocation for a Joint Venture focused on autonomous driving technologies Resource & Portfolio Planning: Responsible for efficient resource allocation, portfolio prioritization, and budget planning across high-tech development projects Risk Mitigation: Identified and proactively mitigated risks in new product development Operational Excellence: Implemented data-driven improvements and root cause analyses to ensure projects were delivered within 100% of approved budgets. Stakeholder Management: Maintained transparent reporting to the Executive Board and managed critical relationships with global OEM partners and suppliers
Global commercial lead for automotive semiconductor solutions, serving as the primary link between tier-1/OEM customers and internal R&D at a top-3 global LED manufacture. Market Expansion: Successfully achieved a significant increase in market share and revenue with a strategic key account despite a highly competitive environment Sales Leadership: Led regional account managers and coordinated global sales activities to ensure a unified customer approach. Strategic Business Development: Conducted market and competitor monitoring to drive targeted product portfolio evolution. Commercial Negotiations: Spearheaded annual price negotiations and contract closings for high-volume semiconductor programs. Technical Representation: Represented the company at international trade fairs and technical symposiums to drive brand awareness and acquisition.
End-to-end management of complex lighting system acquisitions and serial production projects for leading European and German premium OEMs. Full Project Accountability: Managed strategic headlamp projects regarding timeline, maturity, cost, and quality targets for both HELLA and the customer. Acquisition Leadership: Led multiple acquisitions and pre-development concept competitions for premium German automotive manufacturers. Cross-Functional Team Lead: Directed the core HELLA team and extended international teams (e.g., Czech Republic) to ensure project deliverables Contract & Change Management: Negotiated technical and commercial terms from initial acquisition through Start of Production (SOP) Process Excellence: Acted as a Key User for Change Management and SAP-PPM, ensuring high-quality documentation and system integration
Project management support in international automotive exterior component programs with focus on development coordination and supplier interface management. • Support of international development projects for exterior components • Coordination of cross-functional project activities • Tracking of timelines, milestones and deliverables • Preparation of project reporting and customer communication