Bernd Schmidt

Bernd Schmidt is an experienced program manager currently serving as the Global Head of Project Management and Director at Rheinmetall since June 2019, where leadership of key defense programs is a primary focus. Prior to this, Bernd spent nearly five years at Dana Incorporated as General Manager, overseeing a joint venture and a global program portfolio in the off-highway sector. Experience at Marelli involved managing a substantial program portfolio for internal combustion engine components and hybrid systems, while earlier roles at Opel encompassed various engineering and program management positions, including significant contributions to engine localization and European launches. Bernd’s career began at QNI Srl in logistics management. Educational qualifications include a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Technische Universität Braunschweig and a master’s degree from Università degli Studi Genova.