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Sven Galander
Managing Director, Independent Consultant
Experience
Jan 2018 - Present
8 years 2 monthsBerlin, Germany
Managing Director, Independent Consultant
SENNEO GmbH
- Technical development processes, methods and organizational development
- Focus on E/E including software, transformation, systems engineering
- Industries: Automotive, aviation, machinery and plant engineering
Oct 2016 - Dec 2017
1 year 3 monthsPrincipal Management Partner
Carmeq GmbH
- In-house consulting for technical development and quality divisions at VP/C-level with focus on processes and organizations (100% Volkswagen subsidiary)
- Leading of project managers in Berlin and Wolfsburg
- Business case responsibility
- Strategic development of new business areas (mobility, connected/automated car, digitalization, etc.)
Sep 2014 - Aug 2016
2 yearsStrategy Consultant, Automotive Competence Center
Roland Berger GmbH
- Definition of a European smart mobility strategy for a global OEM including business and implementation plan
- Development of an automotive software strategy for a global OEM including organizational set-up
- Strategic positioning of an international automotive supplier regarding driver assistance systems and sensor technology
- Author of Roland Berger study "Automated vehicles"
- Co-author of Roland Berger study "Autonomous driving"
Nov 2012 - Aug 2014
1 year 10 monthsMunich, Germany
Senior Project Manager E/E Integration
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
- Planning, development and realization of efficient assembly processes and systems for an entire product line (BMW 5 series, BMW 3 series)
- Worldwide plant rollouts
- Business case responsibility (budget > €5m)
Jun 2010 - Nov 2012
2 years 6 monthsLeipzig, Germany
Specialist Product and Process Planning
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
- Planning, development and realization of efficient assembly processes and systems
- Plant launch of electric and electronic assembly systems in BMW Werk Shenyang, China
- Focus on software launch and diagnosis of vehicle electronic systems within product manufacture processes and series development
Sep 2007 - May 2010
2 years 9 monthsMunich, Germany
Junior Project Manager BMW ConnectedDrive
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
- IT project management of telematics system components (> €250k)
- Implemented BMW ConnectedDrive service provider gateway in 6 countries
- Subproject manager in a Europe-wide BMW ConnectedDrive migration project
- IT project management of innovation projects
- Implemented process improvement for SIXT car rental (keyless open for rental cars)
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Automotive (18.5 years), Aerospace and Defense (8 years), Manufacturing (8 years), and Professional Services (2 years).
Automotive
Aerospace and Defense
Manufacturing
Professional Services
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Product Development (12 years), Project Management (5.5 years), Operations (4 years), Strategy (3 years), Production (2.5 years), and Information Technology (2.5 years).
Product Development
Project Management
Operations
Strategy
Production
Information Technology
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedItalian
ElementaryEducation
Mar 2012 - Mar 2014
HHL, Leipzig Graduate School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA) · General Management · Leipzig, Germany · 1,4 (overall, thesis 1,3)
Oct 2003 - Sep 2007
University of Applied Sciences Munich
Computer Science, focus Economy · Munich, Germany
Sep 1999 - Jul 2003
Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) AG
BMW Nachwuchskonstrukteur, Technical Expert in Engineering, focus machinery and equipment (Maschinen-und Anlagentechnik) · Munich, Germany · 1,64
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Where is Sven based?
Sven is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Sven speak?
Sven speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Elementary).
How many years of experience does Sven have?
Sven has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Sven has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month. Note that Sven may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Sven be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Sven would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Independent Consultant, Principal Management Partner, Strategy Consultant, Automotive Competence Center.
What is Sven's latest experience?
Sven's most recent position is Managing Director, Independent Consultant at SENNEO GmbH.
What companies has Sven worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Sven has worked for SENNEO GmbH.
Which industries is Sven most experienced in?
Sven is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, and Manufacturing. Sven also has some experience in Professional Services.
Which business areas is Sven most experienced in?
Sven is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Operations. Sven also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Information Technology (IT), and Production/Manufacturing.
Which industries has Sven worked in recently?
Sven has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, and Manufacturing.
Which business areas has Sven worked in recently?
Sven has recently worked in business areas like Product Development.
What is Sven's education?
Sven holds a Master in General Management from HHL, Leipzig Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor in BMW Nachwuchskonstrukteur, Technical Expert in Engineering, focus machinery and equipment (Maschinen-und Anlagentechnik) from Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) AG.
What is the availability of Sven?
Sven is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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