Dipl.-Ing. Alf Kuchenbuch

I have worldwide responsibility for a top-5 global automotive supplier, so my team and I are designing our automotive semiconductor portfolio into the cars of the future: eMobility, Automated Driving, Driver Interface, Infotainment. We see the car makers as our focal point and address them directly as well as the ecosystem around them.

In my current position als Manager Key Accounts (CE), I head a team of Key Account Managers and Field Application Engineers. Together, we take responsibility for the Automotive Ecosystem in LTC CE. In the center of our our approach we see the car manufacturers. We help them differentiate by supplying innovation and cutting edge technology to their suppliers, be it Design Houses or the classic, large Tier1s. Our Focus Applications are e-Mobility, Connected Car and Advanced Driver Assistance (ADAS).

Currently, I work as a Global Account Manager for 2 automotive accounts. As head of the account team I lead a cross functional team of 14, consisting of local account managers, field application engineers, marketing, system engineering, inside sales representatives, quality managers, customer service and logistics personnel. With my team, I manage the business and design-ins at multiple customer locations in Europe and the US.

Key Account Mgr. and Account Team Mgr. for Lear, Rohde&Schwarz, et al., Area Sales Mgr. Bavaria, Analog Devices GmbH, Munich

Technical Marketing for Automotive and Industrial SAW Devices Overseas (USA, Asia), EPCOS AG, Munich