Oliver Zipse

Quick Facts

Full Name	Oliver Zipse
Occupation	Manager
Date Of Birth	Feb 7, 1964(1964-02-07)
Age	60
Birthplace	Heidelberg
Country	Germany
Birth City	Baden-Württemberg
Horoscope	Aquarius

Oliver Zipse Biography

Oliver Zipse is one of the most popular and richest Manager who was born on February 7, 1964 in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Oliver Zipse (born 7 February 1964) is an German manager and chairman of the Board of Management (CEO) of BMW from 16 August 2019.

Zipse is a fan of trying out and introducing innovative technology inside his BMW group. In support of the use of exoskeleton vests on workers working at BMW’s manufacturing plant in Spartanburg the company, he said: “We take out all opportunities to try something new, which we haven’t done so far. If the idea works in Spartanburg, we go somewhere else.”

On July 18, 2019, Zipse was appointed chairman of the Board (CEO), effective 16 August 2019. He was described by Norbert Reithofer, chairman of the supervisory board, as “a decisive strategic and analytical leader”.

The 13th of May, 2015 Zipse was elected to the management board for BMW AG, succeeding former chairman Harald Kruger; Zipse moved into the position from a managerial position in product strategy, and also ran the Mini assembly manufacturing plant in England. The primary responsibility of his position was production. One news report described his accomplishment as follows: “Under Zipse’s watch, BMW’s efficient production network, which he expanded in Hungary, China and the U.S., has helped the company deliver industry-leading profit margins despite its relatively small scale”.

Oliver Zipse Net Worth

Oliver Zipse is one of the richest Manager from Germany. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Oliver Zipse 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Zipse was a high school graduate at Bensheim around 1983. He was a computer science student and math in the University of Utah in Salt Lake City from 1983 until 1985, without earning the degree. In 1985, he shifted towards mechanical engineering Technische Universitat Darmstadt and graduated in 1991 with the degree of mechanical engineering. In 1999, he also completed WHU-Kellogg’s Executive MBA Program which is joint MBA degree awarded by the Kellogg School of Management, USA and WHU the Otto Beisheim School of Management, Germany.

Zipse worked his entire professional career at BMW AG. He was hired by the company in 1991 as a student in the areas of development, technical planning and production. From 1992 to 1994 He worked as an engineer on projects in the field of technology development. From 1994 until 2006, the position he held was one of leadership in the fields of production, development and planning of production within Munich as well as South Africa. From 2007 until 2008, He was plant director for the Mini-plant in Oxford. From 2009 until 2012, he was the head of technical planning. He was the head of group production strategy and planning from 2012 until May 2015.

Zipse has announced BMW’s increase in their joint venture with BMW Brilliance in China. He supports BMW’s expansions towards e-mobility production capacities, stating: “In the future, every BMW Group plant in Europe will be equipped to produce electrified as well as conventional vehicles.”

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Who is Oliver Zipse Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Oliver Ranked on the list of most popular Manager. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Germany. Oliver Zipse celebrates birthday on February 7 of every year.

Is Oliver zipse married?

Oliver Zipse studied IT and mathematics in Salt Lake City and mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Darmstadt, graduating with a degree in engineering. … was born in Heidelberg on February 7, 1964, and grew up in Bensheim, a town in the State of Hesse. He is married and father to two grown-up sons.

Who is CEO of BMW Europe?

BMW CEO Oliver Zipse will continue to head the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) in 2022, having been re-elected for a second term. He will likely face a busy year as the EU is expected to take further steps relating to the regulation of emissions.

Who is the owner of BMW?

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Who is the CEO of BMW India?

Mr. Vikram Pawah has been appointed as the President of BMW Group India effective 1 August 2020 along with his present role as Chief Executive Officer of BMW Group Australia and New Zealand. Mr. Pawah has been with the BMW Group since 2017 when he joined BMW Group India as the President.

Who is CEO of Bugatti?

Stephan Winkelmann , President of Bugatti since January 1, 2018, will focus exclusively on his work as Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, from November 1, 2021. He has been holding a dual position as President of both companies since December 1, 2020.