Sven Wilhelmsen

Leading global digital product portfolio & strategy, managing a team of Product Managers / Owners, and UX experts (Germany, USA, Portugal). Built & scaled team, establishing Product Management strategy, career path & qualification program Defined & implemented multi-product strategy & roadmaps, securing funding for growth strategy Orchestrated DIgital Solutions organization to deliver integrated IoT platform, embedding UX and agile practices for global adoption & increased delivery reliability

Build up and manage a start-up for automatic lawn mower accessories.

Responsible for defining and launching Continental’s first digital solutions portfolio, bridging strategy, product definition, development, and go-to-market. Conceived and launched ContiConnect, the company’s first digital tire management platform, scaling globally. Co-led a digital incubator project, delivering MVP in 4 months, winning major customer contracts and internal innovation awards. Introduced product KPIs to drive data-driven portfolio decisions and transparency.

Led global strategic and operational management of the Headphones BU (Consumer & Professional), managing PM, marketing, design & sales teams. Realigned strategy and organization to improve portfolio focus and market responsiveness. Strengthened collaboration across global teams to accelerate execution.

Founded and led the new Consumer Loudspeaker BU, with responsibility for strategy, marketing, and development. Drove development of an innovative multi-room audio system to MVP stage.

Shaped global and segment strategies for the Consumer Division; member of the senior management team. Defined global and segment strategies, portfolios and roadmaps, driving portfolio focus and innovation culture.

Led global Consumer Electronics strategy process and strategic innovation projects. Established trend & persona-driven scenario planning, strengthening innovation and market alignment.

Responsible for building and scaling Sennheiser’s portable headphone portfolio globally (from 01/04-08/09 out of Singapore). Launched world’s first True Wireless Earphones and built strategic product and marekting partnership with adidas to establish market leadership in Europe.

Rotational trainee across Marketing, Product Management, Development, Purchasing, and Quality. Built a strong cross-functional foundation for future leadership roles.

Management & Organization; Marketing; Computer Science