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Automotive and suppliers
The transformation of the automotive industry is in full swing – towards affordable, efficient, digitally networked and climate-neutral mobility. The challenge is to survive in the global market with innovative products, to develop a USP as an industry and to maintain economic strength.
Topics we know inside out: e-mobility, autonomous driving, mobility services, digital transformation, ADAXO, automated parking, fuel cells, hybridisation, emission standards, charging infrastructure, aftermarket, mobility data space, Catena-X, battery recycling, eco-fuels.
“I think in terms of solutions – that’s my way. I believe in new things and development, because the future is impossible without technology and innovation. Being part of the transformation with the right leaders is what motivates me.”
— Dr. Magnus Tessner
An industry that needs to reinvent itself. With smart people.
Manufacturers of cars, buses and commercial vehicles, as well as the industry’s suppliers, are making a major contribution to the successful transformation of the automotive industry – for the climate, for employees, for the entire industry and for society. The key factors include alternative powertrains, innovative mobility concepts, AI and digitalisation, and the resilience of supply and value chains. And this requires smart – and sometimes new – minds.
Our automotive team is active across the entire automotive value chain – from intelligence to production, from engineering to design, from supply to aftersales, and from mobility to the aftermarket. We support the recruitment of high-level executives from across the globe – from the US to Turkey and from China to France. Our clients include German and international OEMs, suppliers, retailers, start-ups and global service providers of all kinds. We love innovation and competition.
How did Chinese carmakers get so strong? In a guest article in Automobilwoche, Dr Magnus Tessner explains how their rise began with a disastrous crash test. (In German)
What makes a good CEO? In this podcast, Dr Magnus Tessner shares what he knows with Ch. Keese.
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Dr Magnus Tessner at the 2022 CHRO Summit in Istanbul.
Dr Magnus Tessner talks about the transformation of the automotive industry in an interview at the 2019 Automobilwoche Congress.
The automotive industry is undergoing a transformation. In this interview (in german), Dr Magnus Tessner reveals what qualities and skills managers need to have in order to master the challenges.
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Dr. Magnus Tessner
Dr Magnus Tessner has been a partner at ifp since 2001. He has built up the Automotive Practice Group and driven its international expansion. His clients include large international groups from the automotive industry. In addition, there is a strong focus on family businesses in the supplier industry and the entire automotive value chain, including mobility providers and high-tech companies. Before moving into executive consulting, the expert with a doctorate worked for Ford and BMW for many years and was Managing Director of a trading company with over 2,500 employees. +49 (0) 221 / 20 50 6-73 ed.en1771100214ilno-1771100214pfi@r1771100214ensse1771100214t.sun1771100214gam.r1771100214d1771100214Team
Janine Goutard
Janine Goutard developed a passion for aptitude diagnostics during her psychology studies and has been working as an HR consultant since 2024. Thanks to her experience in generalist HR in a corporate organisation, she understands the needs of clients first-hand and takes them into account in a targeted manner. +49 (0) 221 / 20 50 6-191 ed.en1771100214ilno-1771100214pfi@d1771100214ratuo1771100214g.eni1771100214naj1771100214
Meike Hensch
Meike Hensch has strengthened our Automotive and Trade team since completing her studies. With her positive and professional manner as well as her distinctive intuition, she is a sought-after contact person for both our clients and candidates. +49 (0) 221 / 20 50 6-170 ed.en1771100214ilno-1771100214pfi@h1771100214csneh1771100214.ekie1771100214m1771100214
Julia Prell
While studying business psychology in Cologne, Julia Prell discovered her interest in personnel diagnostics and placed her academic focus on personnel and organizational psychology. Her diverse travels and intensive insights into different cultures enable her to think outside the box, including in personnel consulting. Since graduating, she has been part of our team. +49 (0) 221 / 20 50 6-26 ed.en1771100214ilno-1771100214pfi@l1771100214lerp.1771100214ailuj1771100214
Elisabeth Sezen
Elisabeth Sezen holds a degree in business psychology and has worked as a consultant since 2021. A former competitive athlete, she knows all about speed, precision and a strong drive for success, all of which she brings directly to our demanding mandates. When working with clients and customers, she doesn’t beat about the bush – she takes a nuanced view of the situation and is a highly engaging conversation partner. +49 (0) 221 / 20 50 6-74 ed.en1771100214ilno-1771100214pfi@n1771100214ezes.1771100214hteba1771100214sile1771100214
