Gabor Somlai

Gabor Somlai possesses extensive experience in the automotive industry, currently serving as Interim Plant Manager and Managing Director at Thyssenkrupp Automotive since May 2020, while also engaging in executive assignments at various companies. Previously, Gabor held the role of Multi-site General Manager at Valeo until April 2020, followed by a voluntary career break. Gabor's background includes significant positions as Managing Director and Plant Manager at KIRCHHOFF Automotive and IKEA, where responsibilities encompassed managing complex operations and leading lean transformation projects. Earlier roles include Plant/General Manager at Dana Incorporated, overseeing a greenfield startup factory, and Engineering/Production Manager at Nokia. Gabor holds a degree in Electrical Engineering specialized in Automatics from the University of Pécs and has completed financial studies at the University of Public Service.