Wilhelm Viessmann

Global Automotive Executive with 30+ years management experience in the OEM premium segment. Expert on the global supply market with 14 yrs working experience in China & Japan. Particular expertise regarding the automotive electronics market and the semiconductor industry. Proven leadership skills in the definition and implementation of strategies, identification of business opportunities, delivery of concrete business results, local content strategies and co-operation with Joint Ventures, industrialization of projects, M&A partner introduction and mentoring, taking local partners global, setting up new organization units. Strengths include effective communication skills, powerful negotiation and relationship building capabilities in a multi-cultural business environment. Strong competence in supply mgmt, risk, cost and quality mgt. European roots but culturally also “fluent” in NAFTA, China and Japan with a strong network and deep understanding of the regional business practices.