Markus Leichtfried

Markus Leichtfried is an experienced professional with a strong background in project management and engineering within the automotive sector. Since April 2018, Markus has worked at Welser Profile in various roles, including Head of Global Portfolio Strategizing, where responsibilities include global leadership across locations in Austria, Germany, and America, as well as overseeing national and international customer project management. Prior to this, Markus was with Wittur Group from April 2011 to April 2018 as a Research and Development Engineer, focusing on the development of elevator car frames and safety components, while coordinating industrialization projects in India and China. Markus has also gained practical experience through internships at Welser Profile, Starlinger & Co., and Bachler Metalltechnik GmbH. Markus holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from HTBLuVA Waidhofen an der Ybbs.