Fahd Kefi - PMO & Industrialization Strategy Consultant

Q: Where is Fahd based?

Fahd is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Fahd speak?

Fahd speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Italian (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Fahd have?

Fahd has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Fahd has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . Note that Fahd may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Fahd's latest experience?

Fahd's most recent position is PMO & Industrialization Strategy Consultant at Confidential Consulting .

Q: What companies has Fahd worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Fahd has worked for Confidential Consulting , Envision AESC , and Tesla Gigafactory Berlin .

Q: Which industries is Fahd most experienced in?

Fahd is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Fahd most experienced in?

Fahd is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance , Project Management , and Operations . Fahd also has some experience in Procurement and Strategy .

Q: Which industries has Fahd worked in recently?

Fahd has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Fahd worked in recently?

Fahd has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Quality Assurance , and Operations .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

1 year

Berlin, Germany

PMO & Industrialization Strategy Consultant

Confidential Consulting

Built the business plan, feasibility study, and full industrialization strategy for a greenfield gigafactory
Modelled CAPEX/OPEX, industrial layout, equipment strategy, and operational ramp scenarios
Defined PMO governance and the complete commissioning and quality strategy from design through operations
Managed client relationship and provided strategic advisory on regulatory pathways and technology selection

May 2023 - Dec 2025

2 years 8 months

Global Director, Commissioning & Quality

Envision AESC

Managed commissioning and quality governance across a global network of gigafactory programmes, acting as the central point of contact between regional project teams, clients, and headquarters in Japan
Built a unified Quality Management System applied consistently across programmes in Europe, the US, Japan, and China, covering cell industrialization through commissioning and serial production readiness
Managed and supervised regional commissioning leads and quality teams
Defined deviation handling, change control, and quality gate standards
Owned fire suppression readiness programmes, navigating complex authority and client negotiations across multiple jurisdictions while keeping timelines on track

Feb 2020 - Jun 2023

3 years 5 months

Berlin, Germany

Commissioning & Quality Manager

Tesla Gigafactory Berlin

Led the entire commissioning and quality strategy for Europe’s largest EV gigafactory, spanning both cell manufacturing and vehicle assembly buildings
Managed the transition from construction site to fully operational production facility, writing SAP PM sequencing plans, test protocols, and risk mitigation procedures
Served as the primary interface with German regulatory authorities on fire safety compliance, negotiating phased production approvals while keeping the project on schedule
Managed and coordinated multiple contractor teams and internal supervisors across all commissioning phases
Ran the supplier audit programme and ensured quality was embedded from the start of commissioning rather than verified at the end

Feb 2019 - Feb 2020

1 year 1 month

Berlin, Germany

QA/QC Engineer

Intertek

Delivered quality audits, equipment inspections, and commissioning support on behalf of third-party clients across a wide range of industrial projects in Germany
Managed client interfaces and coordinated inspection teams on multiple concurrent projects

Jan 2019 - Feb 2019

2 months

Project Engineer Consultant

Petrofac

Supported oil and gas project commissioning through test acceptance planning
Conducted risk control activities
Oversaw scope of work compliance

Jul 2017 - Dec 2018

1 year 6 months

Asset Integrity Engineer

OMV

Managed a portfolio of inspection and maintenance projects for large-scale industrial assets, from scope of work preparation and CAPEX/OPEX estimation through tender evaluation, contractor coordination, and KPI tracking
Supervised contractor teams and ensured accountability for quality and safety execution during both engineering and operational phases
Conducted risk assessments and root cause analyses

Oct 2014 - Jun 2017

2 years 9 months

QC Engineer

OMV

Reviewed and approved quality reports
Created and maintained test acceptance plans
Tracked non-conformities through to close-out
Carried out goods receipt inspections to ensure equipment met required specifications and standards

Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

4 months

Mohammedia, Morocco

QA/QC Inspector

SAMIR Refinery

Performed equipment integrity inspections at a major refinery
Developed inspection plans and wrote reports for each equipment type
Coordinated the inspection team on site

Dec 2012 - Jan 2014

1 year 2 months

Tunisia

Technical Coordinator

Technique Inspection & Control

Coordinated project execution across departments
Managed testing and inspection activities for industrial clients
Served as the primary client liaison, ensuring milestones were met and work was carried out correctly the first time

Mar 2009 - Dec 2012

3 years 10 months

Tunisia

Deputy NDT Manager

Technique Inspection & Control

Led and supervised a team of inspectors on large-scale industrial inspection projects
Developed technical procedures
Managed quality control inspections
Prepared tender documents and feasibility studies
Built a foundation in team leadership, client management, and delivering under pressure

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, and Energy.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Energy

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Project Management, Operations, Procurement, and Strategy.

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Operations

Procurement

Strategy

Summary

15+ years delivering large-scale industrial projects from first concrete pour to serial production, with deep expertise in commissioning, quality systems, and stakeholder management. I have commissioned two gigafactories, built a global QMS across four continents, and negotiated directly with regulators to keep billion-euro programmes on track.

My strength is at the interface between clients, contractors, authorities, and engineering teams. I turn complex, multi-party environments into structured execution, making sure nothing falls between the cracks when it matters most.

Key highlights include securing regulatory approval for Tesla’s phased production ramp under one of Germany’s most scrutinised permitting processes, unifying quality standards across five Envision AESC gigafactory programmes on four continents, and delivering a complete greenfield industrialization strategy for a new gigafactory from blank page to investor-ready business plan.

Skills

Commissioning Leadership
Client & Stakeholder Management
Gigafactory Build & Ramp
Global Qms Design
Pmo & Program Governance
Risk & Change Management
Supplier Audit & Qualification
Capex / Opex Modelling
Cross-regional Operations
Industrialization Strategy
Microsoft Office (Advanced)
Autodesk (Autocad, Navisworks)
Primavera P6 / Ms Project
Sap Pm

Languages

Arabic

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Italian

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2010 - Jun 2013

UAS Engineering University

M.Eng, Electromechanical · Turkey

Oct 2005 - Jun 2008

ISET Nabeul

B.Eng, Mechanical Engineering · Nabeul‎, Tunisia

Certifications & licenses

API 510 Pressure Vessel

Tesla Gigafactory Berlin

IATF 16949 Process & System Auditor

Intertek

ISO 9001:2015

Intertek

NDT SNT Level 2

Intertek

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Manufacturing 11.5 y

Avg length 1 y 9 m

Longest experience 3 y 9 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, Tunisia, Morocco)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles PMO & Industrialization Strategy Consultant, Global Director, Commissioning & Quality, Commissioning & Quality Manager

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy

Main business areas Quality Assurance, Project Management, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Fahd based?

Fahd is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Fahd speak?

Fahd speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Italian (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Fahd have?

Fahd has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Fahd has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Fahd may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Fahd be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Fahd would be well-suited for roles such as: PMO & Industrialization Strategy Consultant, Global Director, Commissioning & Quality, Commissioning & Quality Manager.

What is Fahd's latest experience?

Fahd's most recent position is PMO & Industrialization Strategy Consultant at Confidential Consulting.

What companies has Fahd worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Fahd has worked for Confidential Consulting, Envision AESC, and Tesla Gigafactory Berlin.

Which industries is Fahd most experienced in?

Fahd is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Energy.

Which business areas is Fahd most experienced in?

Fahd is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Operations. Fahd also has some experience in Procurement and Strategy.

Which industries has Fahd worked in recently?

Fahd has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Fahd worked in recently?

Fahd has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Operations.

What is Fahd's education?

Fahd holds a Master from UAS Engineering University and a Bachelor from ISET Nabeul.

Does Fahd have any certificates?

Fahd has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: API 510 Pressure Vessel, IATF 16949 Process & System Auditor, and ISO 9001:2015.

What is the availability of Fahd?

Fahd will be available part-time from April 2026.

What is the rate of Fahd?

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