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Michael Erhard

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Head of Operations Engineering, Global Engineering Services at Amazon
📍 Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Michael is the Head of Operations Engineering at Amazon, where he scales global tech projects and builds high-performing teams. A graduate of ESB Business School, he has a history of growing portfolios to over $3.3B and expanding operations across Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

Originally from Germany, Michael is a father who champions work-life balance and authentic leadership. He is passionate about personal growth, having trained others in the subject. He once took a significant career leap by moving to Moscow for a new professional challenge.

Unique fact: Early in his career, he turned down a job at Amazon in his home country to accept a leadership role in Russia.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Head of Operations Engineering, Global Engineering Services
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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Authentic Leadership
He advocates for leaders to be their true selves rather than playing a role, emphasizing that 'humans want to follow humans'.
Work-Life Balance
His mission is to help leaders escape the '60-hour grind'. He actively supports his team in prioritizing family, believing it always comes first.
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Career

Work history

3-2017
Head of Operations Engineering, Global Engineering Services
Amazon
8-2014 - 2-2017
Head of Logistics Development, Fulfillment Center
Lamoda Group
1-2014 - 7-2014
Master's Thesis
Amazon
2-2006 - 8-2007
Procurement Category Manager
SCHWENK Deutschland
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Education
2012 - 2014
Master's Degree
ESB Business School, Reutlingen University
2008 - 2012
Bachelor's Degree
Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences
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