Olaf Gelhausen

Olaf Gelhausen is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in operations and organizational leadership within the automotive and technology sectors. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at APM Terminals since November 2023, Olaf previously held the position of Member of the Board and EVP Organization & HR at Brose Group, where leadership in transformation and organizational development was a key focus. Prior roles include COO at BILSTEIN, General Manager and Board Director at Beijing HELLA BHAP Automotive Lighting Co., Ltd, and Senior Director at Infineon Technologies, overseeing global operations and supply chain management. Olaf's consulting experience includes tenures at McKinsey & Company and Siemens Management Consulting. Educational achievements comprise a PhD in Applied Physics from the University of Technology Sydney, a Master's degree in Business from FernUniversität in Hagen, and a Master's in Physics from Technische Universität Berlin.