Sandra Lochmann - Founder & Managing Director

Q: Where is Sandra based?

Sandra is based in Baierbrunn, Italy and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Sandra speak?

Sandra speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), Italian (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Sandra have?

Sandra has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Sandra has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months . Note that Sandra may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sandra's latest experience?

Sandra's most recent position is Founder & Managing Director at People.Places.Performance .

Q: What companies has Sandra worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sandra has worked for People.Places.Performance , Infineon Technologies , BMW Group , Boardlink Executive Consultants , and ESPI Services GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Sandra most experienced in?

Sandra is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Logistics , Automotive , and Biotechnology . Sandra also has some experience in Pharmaceutical , Professional Services , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Sandra most experienced in?

Sandra is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management , Strategy and Planning , and Sales . Sandra also has some experience in Human Resources (HR) , Project Management , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

Q: Which industries has Sandra worked in recently?

Sandra has recently worked in industries like Transportation and Logistics , Automotive , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Sandra worked in recently?

Sandra has recently worked in business areas like Supply Chain Management , Strategy and Planning , and Sales .

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Baierbrunn, Italy

Experience

May 2025 - Present

10 months

Italy

Founder & Managing Director

People.Places.Performance

Founded boutique firm specialized in international expansion, recruiting, relocation & site development.
Member ITALCAM (Italian-German Chamber of Commerce) – supporting German-Italian business relations.
Focus: strategic recruiting, employer branding, relocation pilots & workation concepts.

Sep 2023 - Apr 2025

1 year 8 months

Vice President Global Customer Logistics

Infineon Technologies

Global responsibility for end-to-end customer logistics and demand fulfillment.
Managed ~450 employees across Asia, US, Europe.
Championed process automation & resilience.

Apr 2022 - Jul 2023

1 year 4 months

Munich, Germany

Project Lead Virtual Planning & Production

BMW Group

Led the Virtual Planning (VIPLA) stream in BMW’s virtual factory program.
Coordinated project planning, budget, and cross-functional execution.

Jan 2022 - Feb 2025

3 years 2 months

Munich, Germany

Partner & Business Advisor

Boardlink Executive Consultants

Executive search & leadership advisory (C-level).
Talent acquisition strategy, succession planning, and leadership development.
Built and expanded client portfolio with senior decision-makers.

Dec 2018 - Apr 2022

3 years 5 months

Munich, Germany

Global Head Quality Management System Engines & E-Drive

BMW Group

Global responsibility for quality management systems across China, UK, Austria, and Germany.
Directed international audits and cross-site quality alignment.

Dec 2016 - Dec 2018

2 years 1 month

Munich, Germany

Ramp-Up Support & On-the-Job Qualification

BMW Group

Managed qualification of ~400 employees for Mexico & China plants.
Established Munich as lead plant for paint & body shop start-ups.

Jun 2012 - Nov 2016

4 years 6 months

Munich, Germany

Head of Service Centers Americas & Plant Ramp-Up Recruiting

BMW Group

Led HR Service Center Americas with 29 staff and multi-million budget.
Full responsibility for hiring 1,500 employees in Brazil; contributed to 4,500 hires in Mexico.
SAP HR rollout project lead for Mexico.

Aug 2007 - Nov 2011

4 years 4 months

Costa Rica

Junior HR Generalist & Project Manager

Bayer

Implemented Ulrich HR model across Central America.
Full-cycle recruiting, compensation & benefits, and expat management at HQ.

Jan 2006 - Dec 2021

16 years

Munich, Germany

Deputy Managing Director

ESPI Services GmbH

Co-founded and managed family business in import/export and distribution.
Responsible for strategy, international sales (focus LATAM), and four e-commerce platforms.

Aug 2001 - Oct 2003

2 years 3 months

Munich, Germany

Trainee Market Intelligence & Mobile Applications

Siemens Mobile

International trainee program in market intelligence and telecom rollout.
Supported 2G–3G transition and mobile app usability testing.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Transportation (16 years), Automotive (11 years), Biotechnology (4.5 years), Pharmaceutical (4.5 years), Professional Services (4 years), and Telecommunication (2 years).

Transportation

Automotive

Biotechnology

Pharmaceutical

Professional Services

Telecommunication

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Supply Chain Management (17.5 years), Strategy (16.5 years), Sales (16 years), Human Resources (12.5 years), Project Management (10 years), and Quality Assurance (5.5 years).

Supply Chain Management

Strategy

Sales

Human Resources

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Summary

I don’t consult. I build.

International executive with 20+ years of hands-on experience across BMW, Infineon, Bayer, Siemens, and entrepreneurial ventures. Specialized in end-to-end ramp-ups, recruiting, supply chain/customer logistics, and site transformation.

Skills

Executive & Strategic Recruiting
Hr Leadership & Employer Branding
Supply Chain / Global Customer Logistics
International Plant Start-up & Sop
Ramp-up Management & Qualification Programs
Train-the-trainer & Technical Enablement
Workation As Trial Relocation
Industrial Real Estate Strategy
Cross-cultural Leadership & Change

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Italian

Advanced

Portuguese

Advanced

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Where is Sandra based?

Sandra is based in Baierbrunn, Italy and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Sandra speak?

Sandra speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), Italian (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Sandra have?

Sandra has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Sandra has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Sandra may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sandra be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sandra would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder & Managing Director, Vice President Global Customer Logistics, Project Lead Virtual Planning & Production.

What is Sandra's latest experience?

Sandra's most recent position is Founder & Managing Director at People.Places.Performance.

What companies has Sandra worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sandra has worked for People.Places.Performance, Infineon Technologies, BMW Group, Boardlink Executive Consultants, and ESPI Services GmbH.

Which industries is Sandra most experienced in?

Sandra is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Automotive, and Biotechnology. Sandra also has some experience in Pharmaceutical, Professional Services, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Sandra most experienced in?

Sandra is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Strategy and Planning, and Sales. Sandra also has some experience in Human Resources (HR), Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA).

Which industries has Sandra worked in recently?

Sandra has recently worked in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Automotive, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Sandra worked in recently?

Sandra has recently worked in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Strategy and Planning, and Sales.

What is the availability of Sandra?

Sandra is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sandra?

Sandra's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.