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Johann Von Gersdorff

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Managing Director at Liebherr-Components Biberach GmbH
📍 Weil, Bavaria, Germany

Johann von Gersdorff is the Managing Director at Liebherr-Components Biberach GmbH, overseeing the Drive Technology and Large Diameter Bearings business units. A global leader in the automotive supply industry, his expertise includes M&A, restructuring, and greenfield plant setups. He holds a degree in Business Administration from Universität Passau.

He appears deeply invested in company culture, celebrating corporate milestones and reflecting on his long tenure at previous companies. He also engages in public discussions on national business policies, such as employee absenteeism, demonstrating an interest in broader economic and social topics.

Johann has direct experience leading the full setup of a new manufacturing plant from the ground up in Shanghai, China.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Weil, Bavaria, Germany
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Global Operations
He has extensive experience leading international operations, including M&A, greenfield plant setups, and managing a major manufacturing facility in Shanghai.
Drive Technology
As Managing Director at Liebherr, he holds global responsibility for the business units of Drive Technology and Large Diameter Bearings.
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Career

Work history

2-2024
Managing Director
Liebherr-Components Biberach GmbH
8-2019 - 1-2024
Managing Director
IFA Powertrain Shanghai Co., Ltd.
5-2014 - 8-2019
Plant Manager Commercial, Vice General Manager, CFO
IFA Powertrain (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
6-2013 - 5-2014
Project lead plant set up China
IFA ROTORION-Holding
4-2010 - 5-2013
Manager Finance / Head of Investment Management and Calculations
IFA ROTORION-Holding
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Education
2002 - 2007
Diplom-Kaufmann / Business Administration
Universität Passau
2005 - 2006
Business
Corvinus University of Budapest
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