Skills
• Led B2G/B2B commercial strategy, ecosystem development and long-range planning for fuel-cell mobility solutions across MENA. • Drove regional expansion, securing LOIs with 11 multinational clients (Europe, Middle East, Asia) and a UAE–Egypt JV MOU, strengthening multi-market sales funnel. • Achieved 110% annual revenue target through localization of key subsystems and introduction of new value-engineered components. • Released 3-year vehicle & powertrain long-range plans with positive NPV projections. • Established PMO structure to govern portfolio delivery. • Enabled international growth by approving new business plans for UAE and Singapore operations. • Enhanced brand visibility through high-impact marketing materials and technical communication for conferences and online platforms.
• Defined technology roadmap, localization strategy and new product planning for NEV platforms. • Established a matrix program-management model governing timing, cost and quality across multiple concurrent launches. • Resolved 2 major field issues without recalls through accelerated root-cause analysis and supplier requalification. • Identified and secured a Chinese OEM partnership for co-development of a new top-hat on a shared EV architecture.
• Led full vehicle programs for Jeep in China from concept to end-of-production. • Directed a large cross-functional organization and managed major platform investments. • Launched major Jeep programs: Cherokee (Gen 2), Compass (Gen 3) and Grand Commander (Gen 2). • Managed a P&L of 1.4B USD, optimizing portfolio investment and accelerating localization. • Reduced CapEx 12% by transferring engineering tasks to China and implementing a new hourly budget tool. • Resolved 6 field issues and 1 launch issue without recalls. • Delivered 5-year powertrain & vehicle plans with positive NPV. • Achieved 3% annual BoM cost reduction through complexity reduction and re-sourcing strategy.
• Directed technical centers for electrification, engine development and testing, reducing dependence on HQ and improving profitability. • Reduced CapEx 30% through optimized utilization of local labs and improved quotation transparency. • Strengthened matrix PMO managing all programs from RFQ through launch. • Transferred a major German OEM program to Tianjin with zero timing impact and 9% CapEx savings. • Oversaw launch of 3 gasoline engines, 2 transmissions and 23 special projects, achieving full operational independence. • Developed a 10-year test factory equipment plan with positive NPV.
• Held multiple leadership roles in engine development, validation and operations. Validation Manager (12/2010-09/2014) • Implemented 24/7 operations, increasing efficiency from 27% to 88% without additional CapEx. • Boosted profitability +240% while reducing attrition by 75% through organizational redesign. • Oversaw launch of 29 diesel engines and update of 18 EHS procedures. Development Leader (12/2007-12/2010) • Delivered first V6 engine with zero field issues for two years post-launch. • Published 49 development procedures for V6 engines. • Improved 16/5 operations with 13% CapEx reduction. Development Engineer (08/2005-12/2007) • Launched first global diesel engine for a German OEM. • Expanded testing capabilities from 150 kW to 400 kW.
• Engineered the company's first 4-stroke racing engine. • Established benchmark standards in cooperation with KTM and Honda.
• Leading strategic and operational transformations for companies in mobility, marine and industrial sectors. • Supporting investors, Boards and CEOs in restructuring, product strategy and market entry. • Delivered full operational and financial business case for launching a new luxury marine shipyard, including market modeling, CapEx roadmap and risk mitigation. • Established a NewCo in a China Free Trade Zone to accelerate Middle East-China commercial flows, enabling new JVs and technology transfer opportunities.