Florian Grünwald
About Florian Grünwald
Florian Grünwald serves as the Sales Director for BMW at Faurecia, where he has worked for over 15 years in various roles. He holds an MBA from Lawrence Technological University and a Diplom-Ingenieur from Technische Hochschule Rosenheim.
Current Role as Sales Director BMW
Florian Grünwald serves as the Sales Director for BMW at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he has global sales responsibility for the Faurecia BMW Seating account. His work involves managing sales strategies and client relationships to enhance the company's presence in the automotive seating sector.
Career Progression at Faurecia
Grünwald has been with Faurecia for over 15 years, advancing through several key positions. He started as a Program Manager from 2008 to 2013, followed by roles as Advanced Program Manager from 2013 to 2016, and Global Program Director from 2016 to 2018. His extensive experience within the company has contributed to his current leadership role.
Previous Experience at Novem Group
Before joining Faurecia, Florian Grünwald worked at Novem Group for eight years, where he held multiple positions. He began as a Project Leader from 2000 to 2001, then served as Program Manager from 2001 to 2004, and later as Technical Director from 2004 to 2008. His roles involved overseeing various projects and technical developments in the automotive industry.
Educational Background
Florian Grünwald earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Management from Lawrence Technological University, studying from 2005 to 2007. Prior to that, he obtained a Diplom-Ingenieur (Dipl.Ing.) in Industrial Engineering from Technische Hochschule Rosenheim, completing his studies from 1994 to 1999. His educational background supports his expertise in management and engineering.
Early Career Experience
Grünwald's early career included a role as a Supply Development Engineer at Happy Arts and Crafts Toys GmbH in Ningbo, China, from 1999 to 2000. He also worked as a Project Leader at Novem Group in Vorbach, Bavaria, from 2000 to 2001. These positions provided foundational experience in project management and engineering.