Interim Management in Automotive

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Interim Management in Automotive

The automotive industry is transforming faster than ever. Electrification, autonomous driving, and new mobility models are reshaping how vehicles are designed, built, and used. Meanwhile, supply chain disruptions and shifting consumer expectations demand agility and innovation from every player in the value chain.

When rapid change calls for decisive leadership, Interim Management Worldwide (IMW) delivers. Our global network of seasoned interim executives supports automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and mobility providers in driving transformation, improving performance, and accelerating sustainable growth; exactly when it matters most.

From OEMs to Tier-1 suppliers and mobility start-ups, our interim leaders bring hands-on expertise in operational excellence, digitalization, and international expansion. They know how to convert strategy into tangible results: steering complex transitions with precision and impact.

The road to the future of mobility is already here. IMW connects you with the right expertise, at the right time, to strengthen operations, navigate change, and seize new opportunities.

Let’s drive your business forward.

our Automotive expert

Bodo Blanke

Germany

sectors

Passenger Vehicles
Electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles; platform development and lifecycle management.

Commercial & Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Trucks, buses, agricultural and construction vehicles; efficiency, safety, and emission compliance.

Automotive Suppliers (Tier 1 & Tier 2)
Powertrain, electronics, interiors, chassis, and materials; innovation, quality, and cost optimization.

New Mobility & Smart Transportation
Shared mobility, autonomous driving, connectivity, and data-driven fleet management.

Battery & Energy Systems
EV battery manufacturing, charging infrastructure, recycling, and energy management solutions.

Aftermarket & Service Networks
Parts distribution, maintenance, and digital customer experience.
Motorsport & Performance Engineering
Racing technologies, lightweight materials, and high-performance engineering.
Sustainability & Circular Mobility
Recycling, remanufacturing, and supply chain decarbonization.
Software & Digital Vehicle Ecosystem
Embedded systems, over-the-air updates, cybersecurity, and vehicle data platforms.
Global Supply Chain & Logistics
Procurement, supplier management, and resilience planning across continents.

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recently completed assignments

Interim Plant Director
Electric Vehicle Components
Interim Supply Chain Director
Automotive Tier 1 Supplier
Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Commercial Vehicle Manufacturer
Interim Transformation Manager
Mobility & Smart Transport Solutions
Interim Quality & Compliance Lead
Automotive Assembly

Interim Engineering Director
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Interim Program Manager
EV Battery Manufacturing
Interim Operations Director
Automotive Aftermarket Services
Interim General Manager
Car Parts Distribution Network
Interim Procurement Director
Automotive Electronics Supplier

Automotive CASE STUDIES

Interim HR Director for a Large Automotive Manufacturing Plant

Romania

Interim CFO for a leading car importer-distributor

Hungary

Interim Plant Manager For Automotive Supplier in the Czech Republic

Czech Republic

Interim Transportation Expert for an International Automotive Supplier

Germany, USA

Interim Production Manager for a Global Automotive Supplier

Hungary

Interim GM for an Automotive Performance & Aftermarket leader

United States

Interim CFO for a distressed automotive OEM

Turkey

Interim HR Director at a large automotive supplier

Turkey

HR Manager at Polish Automotive Facility

Poland

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About

Interim Management Worldwide (IMW) is the worlds largest and longest running and most successful alliance of interim management providers with almost 30 partners with over 65 offices across 6 continents. IMW delivers services seamlessly in any market in Europe, North & South America, Asia-Pacific, Australia, Africa and Middle East. Across the globe, member firms of IMW help clients to solve problems, realize opportunities, improve results, fill key expertise or resource gaps, develop talent and assist with other critical initiatives.