Sebastian Roth
About Sebastian Roth
Sebastian Roth serves as the Senior Manager and Head of Technology Strategy, Product and Technology Management at Northvolt Batteries. He has extensive experience in technology management across various automotive and engineering companies, including Daimler AG, Porsche Consulting, and Fraunhofer ILT.
Work at Northvolt
Sebastian Roth currently serves as the Senior Manager: Head of Technology Strategy, Product and Technology Management for Northvolt Batteries. He has been in this role since 2022, focusing on maintaining the competitiveness of Northvolt's product portfolio through strategic technology and portfolio management. His responsibilities include ensuring that global R&D activities align with a unified roadmap, which encompasses joint ventures and satellite operations. Previously, he held the position of Senior Manager: Strategic Projects and Factory Design at Northvolt from 2021 to 2022.
Previous Experience in Automotive Industry
Sebastian Roth has extensive experience in the automotive industry. He worked at Daimler AG in various roles, including Technology Management at Daimler Trucks in 2013 and in the division Mercedes-Benz Cars in 2010. He also served as a Senior Consultant and Consultant at Porsche Consulting from 2017 to 2021. His experience includes roles at Freightliner, where he managed technology, and at Fraunhofer ILT, where he focused on laser technology for the automotive sector.
Education and Expertise
Sebastian Roth studied at RWTH Aachen University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Business Administration and Mechanical Engineering from 2007 to 2012. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving a Master's degree in the same field from 2012 to 2013. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his roles in technology strategy and management within the automotive and battery industries.
International Experience
Sebastian Roth has gained international experience through various assignments. He worked at SCHOTT in Penang, Malaysia, for two months in 2016. His career also includes roles at StreetScooter GmbH and Werkzeugmaschinenlabor, WZL der RWTH Aachen, both located in Germany. This diverse experience has contributed to his understanding of global markets and technology management.
Leadership and Coordination Roles
In his current role at Northvolt, Sebastian Roth leads the coordination of benchmarking activities across business units. His leadership is crucial in aligning technology strategies and ensuring that the company's product offerings remain competitive in the evolving battery market. His focus on strategic projects and factory design has positioned him as a key figure in Northvolt's operational success.