Company

thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering is an internationally operating business unit of the Automotive Technology segment of thyssenkrupp AG. The company combines all activities in the field of powertrain and battery assembly with a major focus on the transformation towards electro-mobility. For its customers, the company is a strong and reliable partner that optimizes their value chain and strengthens performance.

Management of thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering

Dr. Rolf-Günther Nieberding

CEO Automation Engineering

Dr. Rolf-Günther Nieberding studied mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Darmstadt. After graduating, he worked as a research engineer at Daimler-Benz and completed his doctorate at the University of Siegen on engine combustion. He then completed an MBA at INSEAD in Fontainebleau and worked as a strategy consultant at the Boston Consulting Group. In 2003, he moved to the management of a medium-sized automotive supplier, where he was involved in the development of new product markets and important economic regions. In 2009, he took on his first restructuring mandate at a globally positioned Tier 1 group, which was acquired by investors out of bankcruptcy, and managed the company until its sale to another global automotive group. Since 2013, Dr. Nieberding has held various management positions, including Chief Executive Officer, Chief Restructuring Officer, Chief Financial Officer and consultant for global automotive suppliers. Most recently, Dr. Rolf-Günther Nieberding worked as a consultant for thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology.

For Automation Engineering, Dr. Rolf-Günther Nieberding takes on the role of Chairman of the Management Board.

Alexander Müller

CFO Automation Engineering

Alexander Müller has been employed at thyssenkrupp since 2007. After joining thyssenkrupp Rothe Erde Germany GmbH as Associate/Trainee Controlling & Finance, he was Head of Controlling & Finance at Robrasa Rolamentos Especiais Rothe Erde Ltda in Brazil from 2013. From 2018 to 2021, he headed the CAR division of the Springs & Stabilizers business unit of thyssenkrupp Federn und Stabilisatoren GmbH. He then moved to the position of CFO of the Springs and Stabilizers NAFTA business unit of thyssenkrupp Components Technology de Mexico S.A. de C.V.

At thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering he has been CFO (Chief Financial Officer) of the business unit since March 1, 2024.