Michael Wiesinger
About Michael Wiesinger
Michael Wiesinger serves as the Vice President of Commercialization at Kodiak Robotics, where he leads the development of the company's commercial product strategy in autonomous trucking technology. He has a strong background in industrial engineering and supply chain management, with previous roles at notable companies such as Boston Consulting Group and Detroit Diesel.
Work at Kodiak Robotics
Michael Wiesinger currently serves as Vice President of Commercialization at Kodiak Robotics, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he has been instrumental in defining and delivering Kodiak's commercial product strategy, which emphasizes the development of autonomous trucking technology. He previously worked as Head of Commercialization (Director) from 2021 to 2022 and as Product Manager from 2019 to 2021. His leadership has contributed significantly to the company's growth and the establishment of a robust ecosystem of partners.
Education and Expertise
Michael Wiesinger has a strong educational background in engineering and business. He studied at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, focusing on Industrial Engineering and Supply Chain Management. He also holds a Master of Science in Business Administration and Management from WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial / Mechanical Engineering from Technische Universität Wien. Additionally, he earned a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering / Supply Chain Management from Technische Universität Wien.
Background
Before joining Kodiak Robotics, Michael Wiesinger gained diverse experience in various roles. He worked at Detroit Diesel in 2013 and held multiple positions at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) from 2014 to 2019, including Project Leader and Associate. He also served as Interim Head of Operations and Logistics at Ware2Go and worked at Gett as a Strategy & Operations MBA Intern. His early career included roles at TGW Logistics Group and the Austrian Red Cross.
Achievements
Michael Wiesinger has played a key role in transitioning from Head of Commercialization to Vice President at Kodiak Robotics, reflecting his significant contributions to the company's growth. He has led the development of Kodiak's commercial product strategy, focusing on autonomous trucking technology. His diverse team leadership experience has been particularly valuable in the commercialization of cutting-edge technology within the autonomous vehicle industry.