Mischa Fröhnel
About Mischa Fröhnel
Mischa Fröhnel serves as the Head of Organisational Development at Mercedes-Benz Cars, a position he has held since 2013. With a background in consulting and project management at Daimler AG and DaimlerChrysler AG, he focuses on strategic realignment, change management, and organizational diagnostics.
Work at Daimler
Mischa Fröhnel has been with Daimler AG since 2013, serving as the Head of Organisational Development for Mercedes-Benz Cars. In this role, he focuses on strategic realignment and change management processes for leadership within the organization. He has previously held various positions at Daimler AG, including Head of Strategy & Communication for Diversity Management and Head of Strategy for Services - Policies & Concepts. His career at DaimlerChrysler AG included roles as a Consulting Project Manager in Innovations and Services - Policy & Concepts.
Education and Expertise
Mischa Fröhnel holds a Diplom Industrie-Designer from Hochschule Pforzheim, where he studied Industrial Design from 1996 to 2000. He also completed a Berufspraktikum & Werkstudent program in Pkw-Entwicklung / Innovationsmanagement at DaimlerChrysler AG from 1998 to 1999. Additionally, he has a Fachgebundene Hochschulreife from Technisches Gymnasium Sindelfingen and studied Maschinenbau at Fachhochschule Esslingen. His educational background supports his expertise in organizational development and strategic consulting.
Background
Fröhnel's professional journey began at Kreissparkasse Böblingen, where he earned a Bankkaufmann qualification with distinction from 1993 to 1995. He transitioned into the automotive industry, starting with DaimlerChrysler AG in 2000. Over the years, he has accumulated extensive experience in consulting and project management, particularly in the areas of innovation and organizational development. His roles have spanned various locations in Germany, including Sindelfingen, Stuttgart, and Esslingen.
Achievements
In his current role, Mischa Fröhnel leads the Software Update Management System (SUMS) project at Mercedes-Benz Cars. He develops new consulting products tailored for the organization and conducts organizational diagnostics to enhance process architectures. His work emphasizes cross-hierarchical communication and change reflection, contributing to the overall effectiveness of leadership strategies within Mercedes-Benz Cars.
Teaching Experience
Fröhnel has also contributed to academia as a Dozent für Präsentationstechniken, Kommunikation & Rhetorik at Hochschule Pforzheim from 2002 to 2003. This role involved teaching presentation techniques and communication skills, further showcasing his expertise in effective communication and organizational development.