Markus Seidel
Senior Expert, Head of Research Circular Economy @BMW Group
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Expert, Head of Research Circular Economy @BMW Group
Munich, DE
Project and program responsibility for BMW Group´s research activities in the area of circular economy that will enable a paradigm shift and transformation into a sustainability driven business model and economy.
EDUCATION
University of St.Gallen
Ph.D., International Innovation Management
FernUniversität in Hagen
Mediator
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Diplom-Wirtschaftsingenieur, Unternehmensplanung
INSEAD
Executive Program in Strategic R&D-Management
ABOUT MARKUS SEIDEL
Bridging Industry, Technology & Policy | 40+ Years in Global Innovation | Automotive & Sustainable Mobility | University LecturerWith over four decades of experience across Europe, the U.S, and Greater China, I currently operate at the intersection of industrial strategy, technological innovation, the automotive sector, and public policy. My career has been defined by initiating, piloting, and scaling complex innovations - from early-stage concepts to billion-dollar industrial deployments.Core Expertise & Impact- Global Innovation Ecosystems: Scaled BMW’s innovation footprint in the Silicon Valley and Shanghai- Large-Scale Project Leadership: Involved in over 100 innovation projects with budgets up to $1 billion- Vehicle Development: Led and managed 10+ vehicle development projects from concept to industrialization- Large-Scale Industrial Collaborations: Initiator and leader of flagship projects at EUCAR and ERTRAC- Future-Proofing Mobility: Dedicated to Circular Economy, Decarbonization, and Sustainable Mobility Academic EngagementIn parallel with my industrial work, I am passionate about developing the next generation of innovators. As a lecturer at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), I collaborate with students and companies to work on real-world transformation challenges, bridging the gap between academic theory and industrial reality.Focus Areas: Innovation • Sustainable Mobility • Industrial Transformation • Decarbonization • AI & Digital Infrastructure • Global Strategy • Circular Economy
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