Sven Galander - Managing Director, Independent...

Q: Where is Sven based?

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

Q: What languages does Sven speak?

Sven speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Sven have?

Sven has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Sven has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month . Note that Sven may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sven's latest experience?

Sven's most recent position is Managing Director, Independent Consultant at SENNEO GmbH .

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

In recent years, Sven has worked for SENNEO GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Sven most experienced in?

Sven is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Aerospace and Defense , and Manufacturing . Sven also has some experience in Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Sven most experienced in?

Sven is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Operations . Sven also has some experience in Strategy , Information Technology , and Production .

Q: Which industries has Sven worked in recently?

Sven has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense , Automotive , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Sven worked in recently?

Sven has recently worked in business areas like Product Development .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2018 - Present

8 years 3 months

Berlin, Germany

Managing Director, Independent Consultant

SENNEO GmbH

Technical development processes, methods and organizational development
Focus on E/E including software, transformation, systems engineering
Industries: Automotive, aviation, machinery and plant engineering

Oct 2016 - Dec 2017

1 year 3 months

Principal Management Partner

Carmeq GmbH

In-house consulting for technical development and quality divisions at VP/C-level with focus on processes and organizations (100% Volkswagen subsidiary)
Leading of project managers in Berlin and Wolfsburg
Business case responsibility
Strategic development of new business areas (mobility, connected/automated car, digitalization, etc.)

Sep 2014 - Aug 2016

2 years

Strategy Consultant, Automotive Competence Center

Roland Berger GmbH

Definition of a European smart mobility strategy for a global OEM including business and implementation plan
Development of an automotive software strategy for a global OEM including organizational set-up
Strategic positioning of an international automotive supplier regarding driver assistance systems and sensor technology
Author of Roland Berger study "Automated vehicles"
Co-author of Roland Berger study "Autonomous driving"

Nov 2012 - Aug 2014

1 year 10 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Project Manager E/E Integration

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

Planning, development and realization of efficient assembly processes and systems for an entire product line (BMW 5 series, BMW 3 series)
Worldwide plant rollouts
Business case responsibility (budget > €5m)

Jun 2010 - Nov 2012

2 years 6 months

Leipzig, Germany

Specialist Product and Process Planning

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

Planning, development and realization of efficient assembly processes and systems
Plant launch of electric and electronic assembly systems in BMW Werk Shenyang, China
Focus on software launch and diagnosis of vehicle electronic systems within product manufacture processes and series development

Sep 2007 - May 2010

2 years 9 months

Munich, Germany

Junior Project Manager BMW ConnectedDrive

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

IT project management of telematics system components (> €250k)
Implemented BMW ConnectedDrive service provider gateway in 6 countries
Subproject manager in a Europe-wide BMW ConnectedDrive migration project
IT project management of innovation projects
Implemented process improvement for SIXT car rental (keyless open for rental cars)

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

Automotive

Aerospace and Defense

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Operations, Strategy, Production, and Information Technology.

Product Development

Project Management

Operations

Strategy

Production

Information Technology

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Italian

Elementary

Education

Mar 2012 - Mar 2014

HHL, Leipzig Graduate School of Management

Master of Business Administration (MBA) · General Management · Leipzig, Germany · 1,4 (overall, thesis 1,3)

Oct 2003 - Sep 2007

University of Applied Sciences Munich

Computer Science, focus Economy · Munich, Germany

Sep 1999 - Jul 2003

Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) AG

BMW Nachwuchskonstrukteur, Technical Expert in Engineering, focus machinery and equipment (Maschinen-und Anlagentechnik) · Munich, Germany · 1,64

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Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Automotive 18.5 y

Avg length 3 y

Longest experience 8 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Managing Director, Independent Consultant, Principal Management Partner, Strategy Consultant, Automotive Competence Center

Main industries Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing

Main business areas Product Development, Project Management, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

January 2024

Last Update

February 2025

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Where is Sven based?

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

What languages does Sven speak?

Sven speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Sven have?

Sven has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Sven has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month. Note that Sven may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sven be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sven would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Independent Consultant, Principal Management Partner, Strategy Consultant, Automotive Competence Center.

What is Sven's latest experience?

Sven's most recent position is Managing Director, Independent Consultant at SENNEO GmbH.

What companies has Sven worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sven has worked for SENNEO GmbH.

Which industries is Sven most experienced in?

Sven is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, and Manufacturing. Sven also has some experience in Professional Services.

Which business areas is Sven most experienced in?

Sven is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Operations. Sven also has some experience in Strategy, Information Technology, and Production.

Which industries has Sven worked in recently?

Sven has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Sven worked in recently?

Sven has recently worked in business areas like Product Development.

What is Sven's education?

Sven holds a Master in General Management from HHL, Leipzig Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor in BMW Nachwuchskonstrukteur, Technical Expert in Engineering, focus machinery and equipment (Maschinen-und Anlagentechnik) from Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) AG.

What is the availability of Sven?

Sven is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sven?

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