Arkadi Seidscher

Arkadi Seidscher has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Arkadi began their career as an After Sales Assistant at Porsche Asia Pacific Pte Ltd in 2007. Arkadi then worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Vienna from 2009 to 2013. Following this, they joined iSi Automotive Holding GmbH and held several roles including Assistant of CEO/Strategic Planning from May 2013 to February 2014, Head of Materials Management from February 2014 to June 2019, and currently serves as the Global Head of Procurement/VP since July 2019. In their current role, they are responsible for worldwide purchasing, supplier selection, and development of global sourcing concepts and cost reduction projects, among other tasks.

Arkadi Seidscher received their education at different institutions over several years. Arkadi obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Betriebswirtschaft from the University of Vienna between 2009 and 2013. In 2012, they also had a research stay at The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School. Prior to that, they pursued a degree in Wirtschaftsingenierwesen, specifically a Dipl. Wirtsch. Ing., from Leibniz Universität Hannover from 2002 to 2008.