Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Personal Information
Additional Interests
Timeline
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Martijn van Rossum

Martijn van Rossum

Shanghai, China

Summary

Seasoned automotive executive with 25+ years of global leadership in strategy, portfolio planning, and program management. Proven track record of driving innovation and market success across multiple regions. Adept at leading business transformations, optimizing product portfolios, and fostering strong industry partnerships. Seeking a strategic leadership role in a dynamic, growth-focused organization.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President, Portfolio Planning & Customer Research

General Motors China
09.2021 - Current
  • Led transformation & optimization of SGM’s product portfolio from ICE/BEV to PHEV and flexible propulsion architectures, aligning with evolving Chinese market demands
  • Supported joint venture restructuring while maintaining strong partnerships and business continuity

Executive Director, Global Portfolio Strategy

General Motors
10.2019 - 08.2021
  • Rescoped GM’s ICE portfolio strategy, maintaining key Compact & Midsize SUV segment entries
  • Led Portfolio Vision which followed a customer-centric approach to establish 2025-2035 portfolio roadmap

Director, Global Advanced Portfolio Strategy

General Motors
10.2018 - 09.2019
  • Lead development of viable vehicle concepts, securing approval for the now successful Chevrolet Trax and Buick Envista

Director, Program Management (Mini & Small Cars)

General Motors
08.2015 - 09.2018
  • Managed global approval and execution of GM’s Mini & Small vehicle programs across key markets
  • Oversaw strategic partner projects in Uzbekistan

Director, Portfolio Planning & Program Management

General Motors Russia
11.2013 - 07.2015
  • Supported transition from an expansion strategy to a significant restructuring of GM’s Russian operations

General Director, Program Management

GM Korea
08.2012 - 10.2013
  • Led GM Korea’s program management team overseeing vehicle execution across multiple projects

Vehicle Line Director, Small Car Architecture

General Motors
11.2011 - 07.2012
  • Balanced financial, customer, and technical requirements for GM’s next-generation small car portfolio
  • Assessed joint architecture feasibility in collaboration with alliance partners

Vehicle Line Director, Small Cars & Import Products

SAIC-General Motors
06.2007 - 10.2011
  • Led localization, market readiness, and lifecycle management of SAIC-GM’s small car portfolio
  • Successfully launched 1st generation Buick Encore, a key player in the premium compact SUV segment

Business Planner for GM Asia Pacific President

01.2006 - 05.2007

Portfolio Planning & Program Management Director

GM Daewoo
02.2004 - 12.2005

Portfolio Planning Lead

GM Daewoo Europe
08.2002 - 01.2004

Portfolio Analyst & Volume Forecasting

Adam Opel AG
01.1999 - 07.2002

Marketing Analyst, Opel Vectra/Omega Brand Team

Adam Opel AG
01.1998 - 12.1998

Education

International Business School - International Management

Hanzehogeschool of Groningen
Netherlands
08.1999

Study Abroad -

Simon Fraser University
Vancouver, Canada
06.1996

Internship Abroad -

Adam Opel AG
Ruesselsheim, Germany
12.1997

Skills

  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Portfolio Management
  • Leadership & Team Building
  • Market & Customer Insights
  • Change Management & Business Transformation
  • Building Strong Relationships

Languages

Dutch
German
English

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03/11/72
  • Nationality: Dutch

Additional Interests

  • Walking
  • Biking
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Swimming
  • Travel & Cultural Exploration

Timeline

Vice President, Portfolio Planning & Customer Research

General Motors China
09.2021 - Current

Executive Director, Global Portfolio Strategy

General Motors
10.2019 - 08.2021

Director, Global Advanced Portfolio Strategy

General Motors
10.2018 - 09.2019

Director, Program Management (Mini & Small Cars)

General Motors
08.2015 - 09.2018

Director, Portfolio Planning & Program Management

General Motors Russia
11.2013 - 07.2015

General Director, Program Management

GM Korea
08.2012 - 10.2013

Vehicle Line Director, Small Car Architecture

General Motors
11.2011 - 07.2012

Vehicle Line Director, Small Cars & Import Products

SAIC-General Motors
06.2007 - 10.2011

Business Planner for GM Asia Pacific President

01.2006 - 05.2007

Portfolio Planning & Program Management Director

GM Daewoo
02.2004 - 12.2005

Portfolio Planning Lead

GM Daewoo Europe
08.2002 - 01.2004

Portfolio Analyst & Volume Forecasting

Adam Opel AG
01.1999 - 07.2002

Marketing Analyst, Opel Vectra/Omega Brand Team

Adam Opel AG
01.1998 - 12.1998

International Business School - International Management

Hanzehogeschool of Groningen

Study Abroad -

Simon Fraser University

Internship Abroad -

Adam Opel AG
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