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 and China, and driving organizational transformation at the intersection of engineering, production and innovation.
Hi, I’m
Giuseppe Senatore
Senior Automotive Executive
Ostfildern,BW
Summary
Overview
24
years of professional experience
5
Languages
Work History
MHP – A Porsche Company (VW Group project)
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.
BMW Group
Various Leadership Roles in Vehicle Development
01.2006 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Module Leader, Product Line LU (2020–2021): Managed engineering & purchasing of front-end modules.
- Team Manager R&D; Exterior, BiW & Doors (2017–2019): Built and led 60 engineers, responsible for all exterior & BiW projects in China.
- Module Leader 5 Series LWB (2014–2018): Full engineering & purchasing responsibility for BiW & exterior systems.
- SE-Team Manager/Leader (2010–2017): Coached Chinese engineers, led release of BiW & exterior systems (X5, X6).
Bertrandt, KET, Porsche AG
Testing Engineer, SE-Team Leader, Intern
01.2002 - 01.2010
Job overview
- Test and validation of BiW & exterior systems, crash management and pedestrian protection.
- Internships and diploma thesis in BiW & Exterior R&D; at Porsche.
Education
University of Applied Sciences Esslingen
Dipl.-Ing. (M.Sc. equivalent) from Mechanical Engineering – Development & Design
University Overview
Skills
Leadership & People Development (up to 60 direct/indirect reports)
Interests
Mobility, technology, antique vehicles, philosophy, intercultural exchange, family
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 and led 60 engineers, delivering multiple series launches.
- Module Leader China (BMW 5 Series LWB, 2014–2018): Managed engineering & purchasing processes for BiW & exterior 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.
Timeline
Senior Manager, Digital Product & Engineering
MHP – A Porsche Company (VW Group project)
08.2023 - Current
Various Leadership Roles in Vehicle Development
BMW Group
01.2006 - 01.2021
Testing Engineer, SE-Team Leader, Intern
Bertrandt, KET, Porsche AG
01.2002 - 01.2010
University of Applied Sciences Esslingen
Dipl.-Ing. (M.Sc. equivalent) from Mechanical Engineering – Development & Design
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