Hans Christian

Director Business Development
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  • Director Business Development

    gkn international gmbh - bu epowertrain, lohmar
    2024.01-Current(2 years)
    • Lead a global cross‐functional quotation team of 8 people globally (Engineering,Manufacturing, Purchasing, Finance) for project costing of ePowertrain systems (3‐in‐1 EDUs, 2‐in‐1 systems, gearboxes, differentials). • Prepared 129 business cases for quotes to global automotive OEMs in 2025, contributing to €804m in awarded business. • Evaluated 104 global projects in 2025 and prepared executive recommendations on bid/no‐bid strategy, technical concepts and commercial approach.
  • Chief Engineer German

    gkn international gmbh - bu epowertrain, lohmar
    2018.06-2024.04(6 years)
    • Customer interface to R&D leaders at Mercedes, BMW, and VW Group during all program phases. • Secured major incumbent and ETM business with a 100% win rate on defended and targeted ETM programs. • Led cross‐functional acquisition and engineering teams of up to 50 specialists during RFQ processes. • Organized customer tech days and demonstrations including winter testing in Sweden.
  • Chief Engineer

    GKN Driveline Deutschland GmbH, Offenbach
    2012.06-2018.05(6 years)
    • Managed technical interface with BMW R&D for driveline and AWD systems. • Won key new business including BMW FDU (>500m USD) and CLAR ETM (>€150m). • Strengthened GKN’s position as strategic supplier for BMW driveline technologies.
  • Lead Application Engineer

    AAM Germany GmbH
    2008.01-2012.05(4 years)
    • Led application engineering projects for VW and Daimler including VW Amarok Rear Beam Axle (Brazil). • Global technical interface managing design, NVH topics, prototype builds and plant visits.
  • Development Engineer

    DC Motors mitsuba germany gmbh, frankfurt
    2007.02-2007.12(a year)
    • Resident engineering for Japanese R&D on windshield wiper systems for VW. • Handled design, validation (wind tunnel) and resolution of quality issues at VW plants.
  • Dual Studies / Product Development Consultant

    Hella KGaA Hueck, Lippstadt
    2000.07-2004.06(4 years)
    • Internships in toolmaking, headlight assembly and plastic injection molding. • Diploma thesis on CATIA V5 DMU functionalities for Hella’s development processes.

Educational experience

  • Technical University

    Mechanical and Process Engineering
    2005.04-2007.02(2 years)
  • fh sudwestfalen

    Mechanical Engineering
    2000.09-2003.12(3 years)
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