Stefan Bruhnke joined the AVL Management Board as Executive Vice President in July 2024. He is responsible for global business development, sales and international operations for twowheelers, passenger cars, lightduty vehicles, heavy duty vehicles and racing in the Engineering division.
With over two decades of experience in the automotive industry, including roles at MercedesBenz and INEOS Automotive, he brings extensive leadership and technical expertise in vehicle and electric drive systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead global business development and customer relationship management across AVL’s key markets
- Drive international sales growth for the AVL portfolio
- Oversee operations and coordinate regional and international activities of AVL’s engineering teams across divisions
Professional Background
- MercedesBenz Group AG & Deutsche Accumotive: Held leadership roles in vehicle development, electric vehicle quality management, R&D, assembly, and supplier quality
- Executive Chief Engineer Vehicle & Vice President: Led nextgeneration vehicle programs including highvoltage battery systems and charging services
- Director Quality & Program, Electric Vehicle Division: Managed quality processes throughout preseries and series ramp-up phases
Technical Expertise
- Vehicle and systems engineering
- Electrification and edrive technology
- QA/QC and maturity management in OEM series development
- Programlevel project management including SOP rampup
- Emissions testing and supplier quality oversight
Education
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, University of Stuttgart
Focus in Production Technology and Vehicle Engineering
Studienrichtung: Produktionstechnik und Fahrzeugtechnik