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ABOUT MELANIE
Melanie Schuttenberg is the Vice President Customer Business Unit EMEA & Managing Director Design Center Stuttgart at Flex and an Advisory Board Member at Tajco. With nearly 30 years in the automotive industry, Melanie has navigated a male-dominated field with resilience and empathy. Her leadership philosophy centers on achieving challenging goals, while honoring social responsibility and maintaining high ethical standards, to deliver on her commitment, reaching that makes her happy. She is dedicated to mentoring young female talents, fostering inclusivity, and driving continuous learning and development. Melanie's journey is a testament to the power of empathy, perseverance, and the importance of a supportive network.
SUCCESS IS WHEN I REACH MY GOAL, AND I AM HAPPY WITH IT, AND OTHERS ARE AS WELL.
Melanie Schuttenberg
MELANIE IN A NUTSHELL
Advisory Board Member @ TAJCO Group A/S
Vice President Customer Business Unit EMEA & Managing Director Flex Automotive GmbH
area of expertise
Production Germany 🇩🇪 Denmark 🇩🇰
companies Melanie has worked for
MELANIE AS A LEADER
Melanie’s leadership philosophy revolves around achieving goals while ensuring personal and team happiness. She believes true success is a balance between professional achievements and the well-being of everyone involved. Her journey emphasizes the importance of empathy, continuous learning, and a strong support system, both personally and professionally.
Leadership is not about power.
Great leaders are great humans.
The future of leadership is diversity.
When I think of a leader, I think of a role model.
VERENA OEFFERL
Melanie Schuttenberg
MELANIE ON OVERCOMING GENDER STEREOTYPES IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
Melanie's biggest challenge was overcoming gender stereotypes in the male-dominated automotive industry. Early in her career, she often faced situations where colleagues and clients preferred to interact with her male counterparts. Through perseverance, knowledge, and dedication, she gained respect and established herself as a competent and influential leader. This experience fuels her passion for supporting and mentoring young women in the industry, ensuring they have equal opportunities to succeed.
MELANIE ON THE POWER OF EMPATHY AND CONTINUOUS LEARNING
Melanie emphasizes the importance of empathy in leadership. She believes that understanding people is crucial for long-term success. Her approach involves listening to others, providing support, and fostering a positive work environment. Additionally, Melanie's curiosity and desire for continuous learning drive her career forward. She is always eager to understand the "why" behind things and strives to expand her knowledge and skills, which keeps her motivated and inspired.
HALF OF ME IS FACT-DRIVEN AND FOCUSED ON ACHIEVING RESULTS, WHILE THE OTHER HALF IS EMPATHY. BALANCING BOTH GENERATES LONG-TERM SUCCESS.
Melanie on becoming a better leader
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