Rheinmetall
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.
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Rheinmetall
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Rheinmetall AG is a Germany-based company that specializes in security and mobility solutions. It operates through two segments: Defence and Automotive. The Defence segment is divided into three divisions: Vehicle Systems, which manufactures wheeled tactical vehicles and armored tracked vehicles, nuclear, biological, chemical (NBC) protection and turret systems; Weapon and Ammunition, which includes large and medium caliber weapons and ammunition, weapon stations, charge systems and propellant powders, and Electronic Solutions, which develops air defense, command, control and reconnaissance systems, sensors and simulation systems, among others. The Automotive segment also has three divisions: Mechatronics, which develops actuators, solenoid valves, systems for cutting emissions, as well as water, oil and vacuum pumps; Hardparts, which manufactures pistons, engine blocks, cylinder heads, plain bearings and bushes, and Aftermarket, which comprises the global replacement parts business.