Guido Krupinski - Interim head of OEM taskforce

Q: Where is Guido based?

Guido is based in Gudensberg, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Guido speak?

Guido speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Guido have?

Guido has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Guido has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months . Note that Guido may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Guido's latest experience?

Guido's most recent position is Interim head of OEM taskforce at Global automotive Tier-1 supplier (in insolvency) .

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

In recent years, Guido has worked for Global automotive Tier-1 supplier (in insolvency) , Global automotive plant builder , Global automotive supplier (Tier-1) , Global automotive software engineering provider (Tier-1) , and Fujian Benz Automotive Co. .

Q: Which industries is Guido most experienced in?

Guido is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Guido most experienced in?

Guido is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Strategy , and Supply Chain Management . Guido also has some experience in Production , Project Management , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Guido worked in recently?

Guido has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Guido worked in recently?

Guido has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Supply Chain Management , and Project Management .

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Gudensberg, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025

2 years

Interim head of OEM taskforce

Global automotive Tier-1 supplier (in insolvency)

Interim leadership of an OEM taskforce for the relocation of components, tools and equipment
Managed transfer activities for a global automotive Tier-1 supplier in insolvency

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Consultant

Global automotive plant builder

Advised on the setup of a new OEM e‐motor assembly line

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Consultant

Global automotive supplier (Tier-1)

Advised on localization strategy in China

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Consultant

Global automotive software engineering provider (Tier-1)

Advised on internationalization strategy

Jan 2016 - Dec 2021

6 years

Fuzhou, China

President & CEO – Executive Board Member Daimler Greater China

Fujian Benz Automotive Co.

Led joint venture majority-owned by BAIC (China) and Daimler
Served as China Executive Mercedes-Benz Vans and Executive Board Member Daimler Greater China
Improved production and supplier performance (efficiency, cost, quality)
Outsourced and restructured sales, marketing, product and program management

Jan 2012 - Dec 2015

4 years

Executive Member Product Group Compact Cars

Mercedes-Benz

Managed global production planning and engineering for compact cars
Oversaw global e-drive production planning and established various production joint ventures
Relocated production of a compact car model to a contract manufacturer in Finland
Established a joint venture with a Japanese OEM to build a vehicle factory in Mexico

Jan 2007 - Dec 2011

5 years

Director Business Unit Foundries and Forgings

Mercedes-Benz

Led strategy process to define future product portfolio
Entered new technologies (steel casting) and new components (body parts)
Exited iron casting and outsourced brake disc business
Executed programs and projects to improve efficiency, quality and cost

Jan 2005 - Dec 2007

3 years

Stuttgart, Germany

Director Global Turnaround Program Office

Mercedes Car Group (MCG)

Managed 40 work packages across the entire value chain; improved RoS from 0% to 7%
Introduced vehicle platforms and modular strategy in development and purchasing
Enhanced plant efficiencies by implementing the Harbour logic ("Hours per Vehicle")
Launched purchasing initiative and realigned administrative functions

Jan 2003 - Dec 2005

3 years

Kölleda, Germany

Managing Director and Head of Engine Factory

MDC Power GmbH

Established joint venture between Daimler and a Japanese OEM
Built, commissioned and started serial production of a greenfield engine factory in Thuringia
Implemented lean production and flat hierarchies
Outsourced tool management, maintenance and logistics to external providers

Jan 2001 - Dec 2003

3 years

Bremen, Germany

Head of Car Assembly

Mercedes-Benz

Managed interior installation and pre‐assembly (cockpit, doors) for 250,000 cars per year
Led 4 team leaders, 60 foremen and 1,200 employees in three shifts
Implemented continuous improvement process under temporarily released team leaders and foremen
Executed projects to stabilize processes, improve efficiency and quality

Jan 1998 - Dec 2001

4 years

Magdeburg, Germany

Branch Manager

Mercedes-Benz

Oversaw new and used vehicle sales (cars, vans, trucks) and aftersales
Managed regional dealers (aftersales and customer referral)
Also led strategic realignment of Germany sales organization
Also led strategic realignment of worldwide sales organization

Jan 1996 - Dec 1998

3 years

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Head of Marketing Argentina

Mercedes-Benz Argentina

Launched Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in Argentina
Restructured national sales regions and introduced new dealer management
Transferred know-how from Germany and USA to Argentina
Planned and implemented a sales transformation process ("Commercial Project")

Jan 1994 - Dec 1996

3 years

Stuttgart, Germany

Senior Manager – Board Assistant

Mercedes-Benz and Daimler-Benz AG

Assisted board of MB-Passenger Cars development and subsequently Daimler-Benz sales
Managed board office and executive staff
Independently tracked and coordinated board-relevant matters
Contributed to TQM change process in passenger car development (8,000 employees)

Jan 1993 - Dec 1994

2 years

International Junior Group Member

Daimler-Benz AG

Conducted vehicle pre-development testing with 100 battery-electric C-Class cars
Participated in strategy development for a directorate
Studied outsourcing IT activities at Transporter Plant Vitoria to external service provider
Assisted IT migration to a new production control system at Transporter Plant Vitoria

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive and Manufacturing.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Production, Project Management, and Product Development.

Operations

Strategy

Supply Chain Management

Production

Project Management

Product Development

Summary

Over 30 years of management and consulting experience in the international automotive industry (OEMs and Tier-1s) - since 2022 as a business consultant and interim manager.

I advise and support OEMs, suppliers and plant manufacturers in the automotive industry to strategically use industry changes to their advantage and implement them operationally.

The focus is on critical business situations - when a focused, time-bound, and sustainable approach is needed to stabilize or improve operational performance and company value.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Education

Oct 1989 - Jun 1993

RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau

PhD in Business Administration · Business Administration/Management · Kaiserslautern, Germany

Oct 1982 - Jun 1988

TU Darmstadt

Diploma in Industrial Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Darmstadt, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 14

Experience in Automotive 33 y

Avg length 2 y 11 m

Longest experience 5 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, China, Argentina)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim head of OEM taskforce, Consultant, President & CEO – Executive Board Member Daimler Greater China

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing

Main business areas Operations, Strategy, Supply Chain Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Profile

Created

September 2022

Last Update

February 2026

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Where is Guido based?

Guido is based in Gudensberg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Guido speak?

Guido speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Guido have?

Guido has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Guido has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Guido may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Guido be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Guido would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim head of OEM taskforce, Consultant, President & CEO – Executive Board Member Daimler Greater China.

What is Guido's latest experience?

Guido's most recent position is Interim head of OEM taskforce at Global automotive Tier-1 supplier (in insolvency).

What companies has Guido worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Guido has worked for Global automotive Tier-1 supplier (in insolvency), Global automotive plant builder, Global automotive supplier (Tier-1), Global automotive software engineering provider (Tier-1), and Fujian Benz Automotive Co..

Which industries is Guido most experienced in?

Guido is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Guido most experienced in?

Guido is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Strategy, and Supply Chain Management. Guido also has some experience in Production, Project Management, and Product Development.

Which industries has Guido worked in recently?

Guido has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Guido worked in recently?

Guido has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Project Management.

What is Guido's education?

Guido holds a Doctorate in Business Administration/Management from RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau and a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from TU Darmstadt.

What is the availability of Guido?

Guido is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Guido?

Guido's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.