Holger Gentgen

HEINZMANN is a global technology provider of control systems and components for fuel injection, air path control, and advanced monitoring solutions, serving energy, rail, marine, and off highway applications worldwide. The company complements its combustion and control expertise with a broad portfolio of electric motors and electronics for demanding industrial and mobility use cases. In my role as Senior Advisor Americas Strategy, I support the HEINZMANN Group in building and expanding its US organization, with a focus on sustainable growth and commercial execution in North America. Key areas of responsibility: • Development and execution of the US growth and market expansion strategy • Business development and commercial execution, including customer targeting and partner models • Definition and implementation of a scalable sales and go to market strategy • Marketing, event strategy, and brand positioning for the North American market • Organizational build up, including talent strategy, team growth, and leadership development

Currently in an executive-level career transition after successfully completing the transformation of IAV Automotive Engineering Inc. (USA) and establishing IAV Automotive Engineering de México. Actively exploring C-suite and senior executive opportunities in the U.S., focusing on P&L ownership, building and evolving organizations, strengthening and refining governance structures, and driving market growth. Previous leadership highlights include:  • Expanding a service portfolio by 160% and reactivating major OEM partnerships with GM, Ford, VW, and Mercedes  • Reducing overhead costs by 15% and employee turnover by 50%, while increasing engagement and satisfaction by 15%  • Strengthening governance and compliance, achieving ISO 9001 audits with zero non-conformities and securing TISAX certification  • Building new subsidiaries and leadership teams that delivered sustainable growth and international market reach

IAV Automotive Engineering de México, a subsidiary of IAV Automotive Engineering Inc., was established in Puebla, Mexico, to serve the Mexican market with top-tier automotive engineering services and to enhance the engineering capabilities of the IAV Group. • Established and lead the subsidiary, taking on all critical responsibilities and activities associated with the role of Managing Director, including full P&L and compliance responsibility. • Built and manage a local sales team, personally ensuring strong relationships with all relevant top management on the customer side through regular presence and engagement. • Oversee and drive all sales activities, including setting sales targets, providing guidance, and ensuring strategies are translated into actionable measures that lead to stable growth. Establish and manage partnerships within and outside of the IAV Group to expand market reach. • Coordinate comprehensive automotive engineering projects, ensuring customer requests are translated into competitive quotes and projects. Utilize local resources and partnerships to ensure all vehicle development projects across the entire V-model are executed profitably and on time.

IAV Automotive Engineering Inc. is the US subsidiary of the IAV Group, serving the entire North American region with top-tier projects in the high-tech automotive engineering field, from concept to series production across the entire V-model. • Develop and implement the company's vision and strategy, focusing on expansion and collaboration to drive growth and innovation. • Manage budgets and financial plans with full P&L responsibility, ensuring stability, profitability, and efficient resource allocation. • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, implementing company policies to maintain high standards of governance. • Lead and motivate the team, fostering a productive work environment and promoting professional development. Led the company through a comprehensive transformation: • Expansion of the company's local service portfolio. • Optimization of personnel and cost structure. • Enhancement of business development through the establishment of a comprehensive sales team. • Creation of brand recognition in the US market by establishing a marketing team and providing strategic input. • Rebuild of governance with a clear focus on efficiency improvement. • Initiation and implementation of a culture change within the company, enabling the team to go beyond and excel. Measurable Results: • Founded new engineering teams, expanding the local portfolio. • Developed new customers and projects, establishing new teams in California and Tennessee. • Sold the existing building and established a new location based on a modern collaboration approach. • Increased competitiveness through the introduction of a partnership approach, leveraging international BCC resources. • Enhanced market perception of IAV with a strong track record on LinkedIn, and significant presence at trade fairs and events. • Passed ISO audits in two consecutive years without any objections and achieved TISAX certification.

IAV GmbH, headquartered in Berlin, Germany, is a leading engineering company specializing in powertrain, SDV, chassis, infotainment, and ADAS development. Established in 1983, IAV GmbH serves a global market with innovative solutions for the automotive industry, from concept to series production across the entire V-model. • Develop and manage the relationship and interfaces between the parent company and the US subsidiary within the IAV Group, focusing on international expansion and optimizing collaboration under high time and success pressure. • Identify and address key challenges faced by the US subsidiary, leading to strategic ad-hoc enhancements, including the optimization of engine test bench operations. • Develop and align measures aimed at expanding revenue and improving margin with C-Level stakeholders, laying the foundation for extensive transformation later successfully implemented as President of IAV Automotive Engineering Inc. • Bridge significant cultural and operational differences between the US and German workforces, leveraging strong cultural sensitivity and mediation skills to enhance collaboration and common understanding.

consulting4drive GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, is a premier management consulting firm within the automotive industry. Established in 2007 as the consulting arm of IAV, consulting4drive GmbH excels in providing innovative solutions that seamlessly integrate corporate strategy with industrial execution for OEMs and tier-x suppliers. • Led the Project Management Office, overseeing and developing a highly motivated team of experts to restructure and lead projects, consistently overperforming in a volatile and high-pressure environment. • Directed key initiatives within customer projects, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness across various departments by designing and implementing new project management approaches and processes. • Managed complex collaborations between established automotive OEMs, restructuring and coordinating development teams and tasks, implementing agile methodologies, and overcoming partnership challenges, always focusing on keeping the SOP. • Ensured high-quality deliverables, overseeing overnight tasks for next-day presentations and providing senior leadership to support both the team and clients. • Developed innovative solutions, known for high-quality approaches that drive substantial improvements in efficiency and project outcomes. • Fostered strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring client satisfaction through strategic guidance and support at the top management level.

IAV GmbH, headquartered in Berlin, Germany, is a leading engineering company specializing in powertrain, SDV, chassis, infotainment, and ADAS development. Established in 1983, IAV GmbH serves a global market with innovative solutions for the automotive industry, from concept to series production across the entire V-model. During this period, I worked as an expat in the UK, managing as the Project Leader the integration of powertrains into various Bentley models. • Managed projects for integrating Porsche V8 engines into various Bentley models, overseeing hardware development of engine peripheral components and engine and transmission software. • Ensured timely delivery of prototype parts for mule, prototype, and pre-series builds, managing the start of production with fully tested components by all suppliers. • Known for excellent knowledge of the automotive product development process, reliability, structured approach, and excellent quality. • Successfully achieved on-time SOP for the Bentley V8 models, contributing to their market success through the high performance of the powertrain.

• Management of teams with +20 members, managing workload, deliverables, and professional development. • Led key projects including: the development of an electric powertrain (Volkswagen AG), a combined heat and power plant (Volkswagen AG), and series development of an exhaust system Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG). • Initiated and developed various teams focused on powertrain package and concepts, exhaust systems, and new energy systems. • Advocated for team members and fostered individual growth to maximize value for the company. Known as a charismatic leader who leads by example and strives for the best results.

• Led the creation of package and concept studies to integrate innovative powertrains. • Managed supplier relationships and supervised the assembly of prototypes. • Consistently achieved high customer satisfaction by making the impossible possible.