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Manfred's Profile

  • PositionBusiness Unit Director
  • NationalityGermany
  • Home countrySwitzerland

Experience

Very experienced Head of Engineering & Development of complex Systems. Innovative and proofed track record in serving worldwide customers with best in class solutions.

Major Achievements

• Expansion of the product portfolio with new and innovative components for the global automotive market with a focus on e-mobility applications through project implementation and execution using the SCRUM methodology to meet the demanding targets for European and Chinese OEMs • Securing the technology lead by filing patents and initiation of government funded projects • Securing skills and jobs through the introduction of a new business model, as an authorized signatory at the Slovenian engineering subsidiary of a German engine manufacturer by expanding the range of services • Technical sales support through the establishment of a new department for the system integration of the entire engine system at customers worldwide, expanded to include powertrain optimization with gearbox • Securing the competitive advantage through the development and series launch of best-in-class engine systems for well-known European agricultural machinery manufacturers with different engine ranges • Motorization of a truck manufacturer in France and Sweden through on-site deployment and coordination of the German development team

Industry Sector Competencies

Systems Integration
Automotive
Construction Industry
Engineering

Professional Objectives

Function: CTO, Head of development, Technical consultant, Energy consultant
Sector: Mech. Industry, Automotive, Component, Energy, Vehicle
Interim Manager: Yes
Permanent Position: Yes
Operational: Yes
Availability: Full time, coaching on demand
Prefered Locations: Switzerland, Berne but to be discussed

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Germany
Switzerland

Operational Competencies

AI strategy (Professional)
DEI strategy (Professional)
ESG & sustainability strategy (Professional)
Technologies to market (Professional)
Business development (Professional)
New product or service launch (Professional)
Geographical expansion (Professional)
Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Nationality

Germany

Home Country

Switzerland

Availability

Full time
Coaching on demand

Education

Diplom Ingenieur

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Management Experience

More than 10 years

Company Size

Multinational

Interim Manager

Yes

Founder or Co-Founder

Yes

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