Dr. Alexandra Bendler

Independent board member providing deep expertise in strategy, global product management, go-to-market and pricing approach Member of the Audit committee – to give guidance in setting up global business processes and control systems

Leading the European Business Group organisation of an automotive Tier-1 supplier with functional structure across a network of 18 plants. Delivering sustainable business results in line with financial and operational KPIs. Steering the strategic planning und budget process to ensure performance for short- and long-term business development. Driving global alignment and priorities for strategy execution and innovation roll out.

Leading the European Key account/Sales and Program management organisation. Responsibility for profitable sales evolution via order intake, sales price management and technical marketing at all European OEMs. Accountable to deliver all projects from nomination to start of production in time, in quality and meeting all financial targets.

Leading the annual strategy development process across all business groups and cross-functions. Definition of the global product portfolio including close cooperation with the research&development team for defining the innovation pipeline. Development of global marketing approach per product line. Providing key messages for internal and external communication.

Roll out of global cost saving program as well as consistent follow up to ensure sustainable implementation of the methodology and change of behavior/way of working. Proven year-over-year productivity improvements globally.

Managing projects focused on process improvements, organizational development, restructuring, cost savings in direct and indirect functions. Focus on manufacturing-based industries.

Managing projects focused on process optimization, re-organization and restructuring. Focus on telecommunication and semi-conductors industries

Team 'Management industrieller Produktion'

Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen - Fachrichtung Maschinenbau Vertiefung: Unternehmensführung & Produktentwicklung