Allan Kochanek

Allan Kochanek has extensive work experience in product management and strategy roles in the automotive industry. Allan is currently working as a Product Portfolio Manager at MillerKnoll since July 2023. Prior to this, they had a long tenure at Ford Motor Company, where they held various positions, including Manager of CX Strategy, Manager of Portfolio Strategy, Product Marketing Manager for UX, and Product Planner for Mustang. Before joining Ford, Allan worked at Volkswagen of America, Inc, where they served as a Product Planner for SUV/MPV, Product Launch Specialist, and Product Planning Specialist for Beetle. Allan has demonstrated expertise in product development, market research, pricing, and positioning for their products throughout their career.

Allan Kochanek is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Human Centered Design and Engineering at the University of Michigan from 2021 to 2023. Prior to this, Allan obtained a Bachelor of Integrative Studies (B.I.S.) with a focus on Communications from Oakland University. In terms of additional certifications, Allan obtained the Customer Experience Build & Execution Certification from Bain & Company in June 2023, the Mastering Customer Experience certification from Forrester in July 2022, and the Design-driven Innovation certification from the IIT Institute of Design in June 2017.