Marina Leal

Marina Leal is a seasoned technical program manager with extensive experience in product development and project management across various industries, including automotive and aerospace. Currently serving as Principal Technical Program Manager at FERNRIDE, responsibilities include overseeing the integration of multiple departments for the development of an autonomous product. Previous roles include Lead Program Manager at NIO, overseeing design teams across Germany and China, and Senior Program Manager at Lilium, managing the development of essential components for aircraft. Earlier experience encompasses project management at KUKA and Airbus, where leadership and technical skills were applied in automation and manufacturing processes, respectively. Marina holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina and a Master's degree in Production and Product Development from Helmut-Schmidt-Universität.