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Susanne Hahn is a powerhouse at the intersection of automotive legacy and high-growth venture building. As a former executive at Daimler & Mercedes‑Benz—reporting directly to the board—she spent years shaping global automotive innovation, leadership development, and digital transformation. Today, she leverages that deep institutional experience to build, invest in, and steer the future of mobility and tech.
From Corporate Core to Venture Builder
At Daimler and Mercedes‑Benz, Hahn led transformation projects at the highest level. She understood the discipline, rigor, and forward thinking needed to innovate at a global scale. When she transitioned into venture building and investment, she brought not just capital, but operational gravity—the ability to ground startups in real-world systems from day one.
Invested in High-Impact Ventures
As investor and venture architect, Hahn strategically supports startups and scale-ups across mobility, AI, and digital services. Her role goes beyond capital infusion—she brings operational insight, board-level guidance, and access to enterprise ecosystems. For founders, that means faster scaling, fewer missteps, and systems-oriented growth tailored for high-impact industries.
Board-Level Insight, Startup Agility
On independent boards and advisory roles, Hahn bridges the gap between corporate and startup worlds. She’s fluent in both languages—understanding global compliance, large-scale procurement, and executive governance, while valuing a startup’s need for flexibility, iteration, and speed.
Her current board roles span sectors from e-mobility to enterprise SaaS—each benefiting from her refined ability to align strategy, culture, and execution.
Leadership by Design
Hahn’s leadership style combines Mercedes-Benz-level precision with a founder-first philosophy. She's known for:
Strategic discipline—setting clear goals and rigorous execution standards
Leadership development—coaching leadership teams to scale quickly and sustainably
Ecosystem connectivity—making high-value introductions across enterprise and tech ecosystems
Her approach instills structure without stifling innovation—a crucial balance for ventures aiming to scale responsibly.
Architects the Future of Industry
Susanne Hahn isn’t just an investor—she’s a venture architect. She helps companies build their organizational backbone while retaining the agility to innovate. That makes her a rare asset in a world where corporate thinkers and startup builders rarely overlap.
In the age of software-defined industries, e-mobility transformation, and cross-industry innovation, Hahn sits at the nexus—shaping how tomorrow’s companies build, lead, and scale.
