Alexander Schmitt

Angestellt, Head of Global R&D - Wheel Brake Solutions, Continental Automotive Technologies GmbH
Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

Projektmanagement
Projekt Controlling
Change Management
Management
Abteilungsleitung
Financial Controlling
Business Development
Deutsch
Produktmanagement
Reporting
Technologie
Fahrzeugtechnik
Mergers & Acquisitions
Project Management Office
Restrukturierung
Programm Management
Strategieentwicklung
Agile Entwicklung
Englische Sprache
Internationales Projektmanagement
Kostenoptimierung
Finanzielle Führung
Microsoft Excel
Führungserfahrung

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Alexander Schmitt

  • Current 2 years and 8 months, since Oct 2023

    Head of Global R&D - Wheel Brake Solutions

    Continental Automotive Technologies GmbH

    Manage an automotive safety product portfolio of over 150 million Euros development Budget, ensuring all projects aligned with the strategic priorities of the organization and met rigorous compliance standards. Develop new products fulfilling upcoming legal requirements (e.g. EURO 7 legislation for fine dust).

  • 2 years and 6 months, Apr 2021 - Sep 2023

    Vice President Quality & Processes, Vehicle Dynamics

    Continental AG

    Supervise and provide leadership to a team of 34 professionals, including managers and key executives to ensure continuation of services. Provide strategic oversight and operational management for a network of 17 production sites, ensuring seamless coordination, optimisation of resources, and efficient production processes. Ensure and maintain a high standard of quality across all aspects of the business unit's operations, products, and services.

  • 1 year and 9 months, Jul 2019 - Mar 2021

    Head of Segment Actuation & Future Products

    Continental AG

    Oversaw end to end activities related to P&L for a multinational Brake Product business generating 750 million Euros in annual revenue. Managed 5 production sites and 3 development locations, serving global OEMs. • Administered all aspects of a declining business, whilst maintaining a positive EBIT margin of 8%. • Transformed the business by navigating and managing the decline and subsequent ramp-up of robotics, leading to a revitalised and thriving operation.

  • 3 years and 6 months, Oct 2017 - Mar 2021

    Head of Segment Brake Actuation

    Continental AG
  • 2 years and 9 months, Jan 2015 - Sep 2017

    Head of Project Management

    Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG

  • 1 year and 5 months, Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

    Head of Quotes & Cost Improvements and Business Controlling

    Continental Automotive AG

  • 4 years and 4 months, May 2009 - Aug 2013

    Head of Business Controlling Infotainment & Connectivity

    Continental AG
  • 1 year and 6 months, Nov 2007 - Apr 2009

    Business Controller Electrical Parking Brakes, EPB

    Continental

  • 3 years and 6 months, Jun 2004 - Nov 2007

    Manager Cost Reduction Program (CRP) / CIP

    Continental Automotive Systems

  • 2 years and 1 month, Jun 2002 - Jun 2004

    Target Costing / Controller

    Continental Automotive Systems

Ausbildung von Alexander Schmitt

  • Fahrzeugtechnik

    FH-Wiesbaden

Sprachen

  • German

    C2 (Verhandlungssicher / Muttersprachlich)

  • English

    B1-B2 (Gute Kenntnisse)

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