Awards & Recognition
★Executive positions at multiple Fortune 500 automotive companies
★Successfully led turnaround of Opel brand
★Recognized for electrification leadership at Renault Germany
Notable Facts
→Former CEO of Opel/Vauxhall (2021-2022) and COO of Stellantis Europe (2022-2024)
→35+ years experience in automotive industry at Ford, Volkswagen, Renault, and Stellantis
→Born in Cologne, Germany in 1963, studied at prestigious universities including Stanford
→Currently runs own consulting firm Leutschen Consulting in Switzerland since 2024
→Advisor at Atreus consulting firm
→Fluent in multiple languages with international experience across Europe and US
→Active on LinkedIn with 500+ connections and regular thought leadership posts