David K.
Global Lead - Electronics Supplier Development @Hanon Systems
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WORK HISTORY
Global Lead - Electronics Supplier Development @Hanon Systems
Lead a cross-continental organization driving supply resilience, launch governance, and supplier capability alignment across EMEA, Asia, and the Americas.• Drive alignment on the global electronics supplier strategy across EMS, semiconductor, and component partners in close collaboration with commercial procurement, supporting €100M+ annual programs.• Provide C-level transparency on supply risk, capacity constraints, and logistics readiness, enabling proactive executive decision-making and production continuity.• Architect contingency and recovery strategies to reduce insolvency, allocation, and logistics risks, ensuring global manufacturing continuity and cost efficiency.• Align procurement, engineering, and operations to ensure supplier capability supports technology roadmaps, quality standards, and long-term business objectives.
EDUCATION
Federal University of Ceara
Semester abroad in Fortaleza, Brazil
Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Master's Degree (M.Sc.), Electrical Engineering
Paul-Klee-Gymnasium Overath
Abitur (equivalent to A-levels/High School Diploma) , Majors: Mathematics and Physics
Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc.), Electrical Engineering
ABOUT DAVID K.
Strategic supply chain and engineering leader with 7+ years of experience across global production networks, supplier performance, manufacturing readiness, and customer-facing electrified system development in the automotive and power electronics industries.Played a pivotal role in advancing electrified system programs and enabling the successful launch of 48V–800V A/C inverter systems for premium EV platforms, including Mercedes-Benz CLA (EQ Technology), Volkswagen ID. Series, Hyundai IONIQ 5, BMW 5 Series (hybrid & electric), and BMW Neue Klasse - just to name a few.Demonstrated expertise in securing supply continuity, orchestrating global logistics networks, and optimizing material flow to support high-volume production. Proven ability to manage suppliers and cross-functional teams to strengthen manufacturing capabilities, mitigate logistics risks, and enhance operational resilience.Passionate about building high-performing teams, developing talent, and fostering an ownership-driven culture that elevates operational excellence. Highly effective in cross-cultural collaboration, root-cause problem solving, and stakeholder alignment to ensure execution, continuity, and long-term value creation.\"Focus on the top line — strategy, people, culture, and products — and the bottom line will follow.\"- Inspired by Steve Jobs
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