Kongsberg Automotive (KA) is implementing significant changes to its organizational structure and leadership framework in an effort to enhance overall business performance, improve operational execution, and increase accountability throughout the company.
Kongsberg Automotive is restructuring its two primary business segments—Drive Control Systems (DCS) and Flow Control Systems (FCS)—to assume complete operational and financial accountability. This involves integrating key functions directly within each segment to streamline operations. As part of these changes, Robert Pigg, former Executive Vice President (EVP) of DCS, has left the company with immediate effect. Yassine Sahaf, a current member of the DCS leadership team, has been appointed interim EVP. Similarly, Eduardo Pamies, former EVP of FCS, has also departed. David Berne, from the FCS management team, has been named interim EVP. The company has begun the process of identifying permanent replacements for both roles.
In addition to the changes in leadership within the business areas, the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will be eliminated as it is being incorporated into the restructured business segments. Christian Amsel, who currently holds the CTO position, will leave Kongsberg Automotive on May 31, 2025, to pursue new career opportunities outside the company.
The company is also reorganizing its Sales and Procurement functions. These departments will now be integrated into the respective business areas to create a more cohesive and efficient structure. Consequently, Chief Sales Officer David Redfearn and EVP of Purchasing Dzeki Mackinovski will step down from their current roles. Both executives will remain for a transitional period to support the handover of responsibilities.
Kongsberg Automotive will discontinue its centralized Industrial Engineering and Operational Excellence department. The relevant responsibilities previously handled by this group will be redistributed to the business segments. As a result, Vice President Alessandro Indelli will leave the company after assisting with the transition.
Further changes include the realignment of Group Marketing and Communications. Beginning June 2, 2025, this function will be integrated into the Chief Financial Officer’s organization. While the department will be scaled down, Therese S. Skurdal will continue in her role as Director of Group Marketing and Communications.
As previously communicated, there has been a leadership change in the finance department. On June 1, 2025, Erik Magelssen officially took over as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Christian Johansson. Johansson will remain with the company for a limited period in June to ensure a smooth transition.
These changes reflect Kongsberg Automotive’s broader effort to simplify its organizational structure, enhance leadership effectiveness, and improve accountability across all areas of the business. The company believes this new approach will better position it for long-term growth, improved efficiency, and greater competitiveness in the global automotive market. KA expresses appreciation to the departing executives for their service and contributions to the company.
“These organizational changes are essential to strengthen performance, leadership, and company culture,” said Trond Fiskum, President & CEO of KA. “By streamlining our structure and building high-performing leadership teams, we aim to improve cost effectiveness, drive profitable growth, and deliver sustainable long-term results.”
Kongsberg Automotive develops advanced technology solutions for the global automotive industry. The company supports the shift toward sustainable mobility with a portfolio that includes driver control systems, fluid transfer products, and industrial interface components.
