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Giuseppe Senatore

Senior Automotive Executive
Stuttgart, GER,BW
Giuseppe Senatore

Summary

Senior Automotive Executive with 18+ years of international experience in vehicle development, production, supplier management and E/E software projects. Proven track record as Project Leader, Team Manager and Senior Manager, combining mechanical engineering expertise with strategic leadership in digital & software-driven vehicle platforms. Recognized for building high-performing multicultural teams (up to 60 engineers), delivering complex OEM projects in Europe, the US and China, and driving organizational transformation at the intersection of engineering, production and innovation.

Overview

24
years of professional experience
5
Languages

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Strategic Advisor to CTO (VW, 2023–2025): Supported E/E & software development of the cross-brand Scalable Systems Platform (SSP) & MQB Evo Platform.
  • Team Manager R&D; Exterior & BiW (BMW Brilliance, China, 2017–2019): Built up 4 development teams and led 60 engineers, delivering multiple series launches.
  • Module Leader China (BMW 5 Series LWB, 2014–2018): Managed engineering & purchasing processes for BiW & exterior systems of the core premium model in China.
  • Global Project Leadership: Directed front-/rear-end exterior systems for BMW X5/X6 in Germany & USA.
  • Cross-functional Leadership: Introduced new R&D structures in China, coached SE-Team Leaders, implemented efficient processes.

Skills

Leadership & People Development (up to 60 direct/indirect reports)

Work History

MHP – A Porsche Company (VW Group project)
Wolfsburg, GER

Senior Manager, Digital Product & Engineering
08.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Strategic consulting in E/E & software development at VW Group (SSP & MQB platform).
  • Advisor to CTO, optimizing engineering processes, aligning cross-brand stakeholders.
  • Supported the secure launch of 6 new car models on MQB Evo Platform.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.

BMW Group
Munich, Spartanburg and Shenyang

Various Leadership Roles in Vehicle Development
09.2006 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Module Leader, Product Line LU (2020–2021 in Munich, GER): Managed engineering & purchasing of front-end modules.
  • Team Manager R&D; Exterior, BiW & Doors (2017–2019 in Shenyang CN): Built up 4 teams and led 60 engineers, responsible for all exterior & BiW projects in China.
  • Module Leader 5 Series LWB (2014–2018, in Shenyang CN): Full engineering & purchasing process responsibility for BiW & exterior systems.
  • SE-Team Manager (2013–2017 in Shenyang, CN): Coached Chinese engineers, led development, design and release of BiW & exterior systems.
  • SE-Team Leader (2010-2013 in Munich and Spartanburg, GER & US): Developed, designed and released Exterior Systems (Bumpers, Crash-Management-Systems, Front- & Rear-Ends for BMW X5 & X6).
  • Testing Engineer (2006-2010 in Munich, GER): Test and validation of BiW & exterior systems, crash management and pedestrian protection.

Porsche AG
Stuttgart

Working Student, Intern & Diploma Thesis
02.2002 - 07.2006

Job overview

  • Working student at Porsche production site in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen.
  • Internships and diploma thesis in BiW & Exterior R&D at Porsche development center Weissach.

Education

University of Applied Sciences Esslingen
Esslingen

Master of Science from Mechanical Engineering – Development & Design
08.2006

University Overview

Interests

Mobility, technology, antique vehicles, philosophy, politics, intercultural exchange, family

Languages

German (native)
Italian (native)
English (fluent)
Chinese (basic)
French (basic)

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