Johannes Kananen

Johannes Kananen is an experienced manager currently working at Porsche Consulting, focusing on delivering value to leading automotive companies through strategic initiatives and innovation management. Key achievements include developing an European go-to-market strategy for a heavy-duty truck manufacturer and overseeing a program that secured €600 million in financing. Previously, Johannes held the position of Program Lead at Volkswagen Group China, where efforts included enhancing over-the-air updates for the Chinese market and leading R&D strategy processes. Johannes also contributed to digital transformation initiatives as a management consultant at firms such as P3 Group and Capgemini Consulting. With a strong academic background in Business Engineering from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and additional military training, Johannes has developed a diverse skill set in consulting, project management, and innovation strategy across multiple global organizations.