Pawel Porczynski

Senior Vice President at ZF

Greater Bern Area

About

Senior executive with over 20 years of international experience in the automotive and commercial vehicle industry, leading multi-billion-dollar businesses across Europe and global markets. Currently serving as Senior Vice President, Commercial Vehicle Solutions at ZF Group, with end-to-end responsibility for strategy, product lines, and sustainable growth. My career has been built at the intersection of finance, operations, and technology. With an MBA from Franklin University and Chartered Accountant credentials (ACCA), I combine financial discipline with strategic leadership to deliver measurable results. I have successfully managed global P&L responsibilities, driven large-scale transformations, expanded into new markets, and built high-performing international teams. Core strengths: – Global P&L leadership & corporate strategy – Automotive and commercial vehicle systems (suspension, driveline, powertrain, safety solutions) – Business transformation, M&A, and growth acceleration – Financial expertise (IFRS, US GAAP, performance management) – Executive leadership, stakeholder engagement, and talent development Passionate about shaping the future of mobility, fostering innovation, and developing leaders of tomorrow. Always open to collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and building partnerships that drive progress in the transportation and mobility sector.

Experience

  • ZF Group (6 yrs 1 mo)
    • Senior Vice President, Commercial Vehicle Solutions, Product Line Head
      Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Senior Vice President
      Jan 2022 - Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Vice President Suspension, Powertrain and Axle Solutions
      Jun 2020 - Jan 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Global business and P&L responsibility for over $ 1bln business: - strategy development and execution - project acquisition and execution - talents development

  • WABCO (17 yrs 1 mo)
    • Vice President DriveLine and Suspension Controls
      Nov 2015 - Jan 2022 · 6 yrs 3 mos

      Global P&L responsibility of a $ 500m business

    • Business Enterprise Leader
      Apr 2014 - Oct 2015 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Global P&L responsibility for $ 200m business

    • Regional Sales Leader CEE, Business Development Leader Russia
      Feb 2012 - Mar 2014 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Responsible for sales growth and business development in Central and Eastern Europe