Dr. Detlef Guenther

- Leading the development of the cathode system for fuel cell projects, ensuring timelines and budgets are met. - Managing system integration with components like air intake, anode, and cooling systems. - Resolving technical challenges, including compressor efficiency and noise optimization.

-Successfully launched Fiat Ducato, Citroën Jumper, Peugeot Boxer, and Opel Movano in Gliwice, Poland. - Led all €6.3&4 homologation activities and ensured specifications met regulatory standards. - Led cross-functional teams to address and resolve technical challenges.

Reduced program complexity by implementing strategic option combinations and eliminating low-demand configurations.

Regional coordination and synchronization of all plant launch activities for the PSA alliance program Opel Crossland & C3 Aircross / Zaragoza Spain

- Directed cost management teams, achieving annual savings in the tens of millions through true cost analysis, re-engineering and benchmarking strategies. - Managed quality, reliability, and durability improvements for key systems.

- Project management, global release, and change coordination for Heat Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) and powertrain cooling systems for the TE platform (Sport Utility Vehicles). - Ensured achievement of program targets concerning cost, timing, performance, and quality. - Coordinated design and release execution with the Vehicle Engineering Center in Toluca, Mexico.

- Lead of the cross-functional “Cathode System Concept Group“; - Development and evaluation of various operating strategies; (e.g. “Hot Idle“, “Liquid Water Management“); - Investigation of new technologies (turbo compressor, membrane humidifier); - Planning and coordination of system & vehicle bench tests; - Definition of Requirements (SSTS); - Sub-project leader “Creation of a cathode subsystem test sample“; - Performing of FMEAs for the cathode subsystem.

- Project management “HVAC Module“ including release and change management, supplier integration, compliance with the engineering imperatives, FMEA studies, quality and interface management; - Global BOM Row Manager for HVAC modules & Global Re-use Strategies; - HVAC & PTC representative in various national and international workgroups (interal, ACEA, VDA)

- Development of HVAC/ PTC relevant components and global harmonization/creation of test procedures and specifications; - Advanced technologies (CO2 as refrigerant); - HVAC representative in several different national and international workgroups (Fiat projects, VDI and VDA - Automotive Research Board).

- Teaching of thermodynamic basics; - Acquisition & managing of different third-party funded projects e.g. rational use of energy, residential air-conditioning and measurement of caloric state variables of alternative refrigerants.