
About
Roland studied Industrial Design at the University of Applied Sciences in Munich. He also earned an MBA at INSEAD (Institut EuropĂ©en d’Administration des Affaires).
Roland joined BMW Group in 1998. Among other things, Roland was General Manager Marketing, Product, Price Planning APAC, Africa East Europe. When working for BMW Group, Roland also became familiar with the Asia-Pacific region, being appointed Managing Director Asia in Singapore as well as President and CEO in Japan.
In 2015, Roland joined INFINITI MOTOR Company, the luxury brand of Nissan, where he was Chairman & Global President in Hong Kong and Corporate Officer of Nissan Motor Corporation in Tokyo.
In 2019, Roland became Global President Automotive at Dyson in Singapore. After a promotion to Global Chief Operating Officer, Roland was appointed as Global Chief Executive Officer of Dyson in 2020. Under his leadership, Dyson recorded the most successful period of the company’s history. In February 2024, he stepped up into a new role as independent member of the Board of Dyson Holdings. In July 2024, he again stepped up into a new role as independent member of the Board of Weybourne Holdings Pte. Ltd., the Dyson Family Office in Singapore.
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Qualifications & Experience
Other directorships (state)
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Working history
Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puma | Supervisory Board | Member | 22/05/2024 | |
| Puma | Audit | Member | 22/05/2024 | |
| Puma | Nominations & Governance | Chairperson | 22/05/2024 |