Otto von Ferber
European / World Wide OEM Group Coordinator
Düsseldorf
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
39
39
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager for Renewable Energy Systems
Self Employed Web
05.2024 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
new business development for European customers
07.2019 - 06.2023
worldwide responsibility to build up the components at the Truck maker
02.2015 - 06.2023
European OEM responsibility for components (US car related & Fiat)
06.2007 - 07.2019
Responsibility to build up the Chinese market for US and European related customers
02.2012 - 04.2014
China responsibility for European and US OEM
05.2010 - 04.2014
interim Director of Sales for Europe
04.2012 - 04.2013
Ford Premier Group Coordinator
Yazaki Europe Limited
01.2004 - 05.2007
Key Account Manager for Ford and Opel
Yazaki Europe Limited
10.1998 - 12.2003
Project Manager and Resident Engineer for Automotive Connectors
Framatome Connectors Daut + Rietz GmbH
03.1993 - 09.1998
- Main Customer: Ford
Product Manager for Automotive Connectors
Framatome Connectors Deutschland
01.1992 - 03.1993
Engineer for Connector Research and Development
Framatome Connectors Deutschland
08.1991 - 01.1992
Education
High school - A level - Physics, Mathematics, Sociology, English
01.1973 - 01.1982
Apprenticeship - industrial mechanic
ARG Kahle (company of Lentjes-Group)
10.1983 - 07.1986
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf
09.1986 - 02.1991
Diploma - Economic Engineering
University of Applied Sciences Niederrhein
energy consulting
WBS
On Line 04.2001 - 04.2024
Skills
Fluent spoken and written English
Excel
PowerPoint
Word for Windows
Turbo Pascal
Basic
Python
Driving licence for car
Driving licence for motor cycle
Driving licence for ship
Sales manager trainings
Line manager trainings
REFA basic training
Strategic planning
Technical support
Customer relations
Budgeting and forecasting
Productivity improvement
Root-cause analysis
Stakeholder communications
Business analysis
Cost reduction and containment
Customer relations specialist
Contract negotiation expertise
Lean manufacturing and design
Contract development
Coaching and mentoring
Relationship building
Staff management
Client relations
Project tracking
Project planning and development
Project planning
Project management
Personal Information
- Nationality: German
- Marital Status: Married, five adult children
Timeline
Project Manager for Renewable Energy Systems
Self Employed Web
05.2024 - Current
new business development for European customers
07.2019 - 06.2023
worldwide responsibility to build up the components at the Truck maker
02.2015 - 06.2023
interim Director of Sales for Europe
04.2012 - 04.2013
Responsibility to build up the Chinese market for US and European related customers
02.2012 - 04.2014
China responsibility for European and US OEM
05.2010 - 04.2014
European OEM responsibility for components (US car related & Fiat)
06.2007 - 07.2019
Ford Premier Group Coordinator
Yazaki Europe Limited
01.2004 - 05.2007
energy consulting
WBS
04.2001 - 04.2024
Key Account Manager for Ford and Opel
Yazaki Europe Limited
10.1998 - 12.2003
Project Manager and Resident Engineer for Automotive Connectors
Framatome Connectors Daut + Rietz GmbH
03.1993 - 09.1998
Product Manager for Automotive Connectors
Framatome Connectors Deutschland
01.1992 - 03.1993
Engineer for Connector Research and Development
Framatome Connectors Deutschland
08.1991 - 01.1992
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf
09.1986 - 02.1991
Apprenticeship - industrial mechanic
ARG Kahle (company of Lentjes-Group)
10.1983 - 07.1986
High school - A level - Physics, Mathematics, Sociology, English
01.1973 - 01.1982
Diploma - Economic Engineering
University of Applied Sciences Niederrhein