SIBE Alumni Talk on Tuesday, June 16, 2026,

5 PM to 6 PM via Microsoft Teams

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Professional growth rarely follows a straight line. It develops through experience, changing responsibilities, key decisions, and the ability to learn from challenges along the way.

In this interactive Alumni Talk, Patrick Dinger reflects on his career journey in the automotive industry and shares insights into the key decisions, challenges, and turning points that shaped his path.

💡Gain practical insights on how to: 

• navigate key career decisions after graduation
• turn challenges into opportunities for growth
• build a meaningful professional path
• learn from real career experiences

SIBE Alumnus, Managing Director of the Opel Brand in Germany

The session offers authentic first-hand perspectives on professional development in a dynamic industry environment and invites students and alumni to reflect on their own career paths, ask questions, and join the open discussion.

👉 Register here and join the SIBE Alumni Talk on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 5 to 6 PM (CET) via MS Teams. The event is held in English. Spots are limited – register now to secure your place. You will receive access details via email after registration.

Meet the speaker:

SIBE alumnus Patrick Dinger has been Managing Director of the Opel brand in Germany since November 1, 2023, overseeing the brand’s sales and marketing activities in its home market. Previously, he served as Managing Director of the Citroën brand in Germany and was also responsible for the Citroën business in Austria. Earlier in his career, he held leadership positions at DS Automobiles and Maserati.

Originally from Baden, Patrick first gained hands-on experience in the automotive industry while still in school, working on the assembly line at Mercedes in Rastatt. He began his professional career in the automotive sector in 2008 at Mercedes-AMG and holds a Master’s degree in International Management from Steinbeis University Berlin.

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