In this #LeadershipDeepDive episode Thomas Mannmeusel, Executive VP Process Optimization & Group CIO of Webasto talks with Hendrik Deckers about the Global Process Organization, unique program that helps Webasto to break the silos. Thomas explains why he is a big fan of decentralization and building networks and how meeting a basketball mentor helped him to understand the business world better. He also believes that transforming traditional team structures is key to achieve better business results:

✅ Building cross-functional teams
✅ Leveraging data to boost productivity
✅ Giving importance to flawless communication

Thomas takes his leadership to another level and redefines the role of CIO by acting as the “glue” among all corporate functions. „If you make others successful it will eventually pay back”, he says. Don’t miss this amazing leadership lesson and watch the whole interview!

Every year CIONET nominates top CxOs as finalists of the European Digital Leader of the Year. Thomas represents Germany in the B2B category.

Table of contents:

01:04 | Introduction and Thomas Mannmeusel’s background
05:11 | About Webasto
06:46 | Drivers of change
09:05 | Global Process Organization (GPO) Program
13:05 | Benefits of GPO implementation
14:42 | Methodologies used in GPO
18:30 | GPO – from opportunity to reality
21:55 | Focus on future and benefits of changes
23:25 | Benefits of data
25:46 | Webasto’s IT Organization
27:52 | The impact of pandemic on the work organization
30:55 | AR & AI
32:25 | Thomas’ role within the company
33:36 | Changing role of CIO
37:35 | Thomas’ management style
41:01 | Attracting top talents
44:57 | Thomas’ leadership style
47:18 | Ways to relax
50:58 | MBTI: the Campaigner
53:30 | Core values & mentors
57:55 | The best & the worst moments in life
01:02:20 | Secret to happiness & personal mantra
01:04:52 | Advice for people starting out