The service portfolio of Pininfarina Deutschland covers the entire vehicle development process and involves the effective integration of local engineering expertise within the Pininfarina Group.

We move dreams

In the automotive sector, Pininfarina covers the entire value chain, from vehicle styling to complete development including modeling, virtual reality, show cars, innovative packaging solutions at the system and component levels, prototype development, and small series production. In its offices in Munich and Böblingen (Stuttgart), this broad range of services benefits from the expertise of over 133 highly skilled employees, organized to ensure proximity to the customer, rapid response times, and efficient and innovative project implementation.

Our history

  • 1991
  • 2006
  • 2013
  • 2018
  • 2023

1991

Founding of Pininfarina Deutschland

Through the acquisition of Erich Sollner KG, Pininfarina Deutschland GmbH in Renningen near Stuttgart becomes a subsidiary of the Italian Pininfarina S.p.A

2006

Reorganisation and founding of MPX Entwicklung GmbH

  • August 2006, incorporation of the Munich branch office MSX International into the Pininfarina Group under the new name mpx Entwicklung GmbH in Munich

  • December 2006, relocation of the headquarter Pininfarina Deutschland GmbH from Renningen to Leonberg

  • June 2007, start of mpx as branch office of Pininfarina Deutschland at location Leonberg

  • April 2008, founding of mpx Entwicklung GmbH in Leonberg

  • May 2008, Pininfarina Deutschland becomes Holding and transfers the business to its wholly owned subsidiaries – mpx Entwicklung GmbH in Munich and mpx Entwicklung GmbH in Leonberg

2013

MPX Entwicklung becomes Pininfarina Deutschland

October 2013, the two subsidiaries of MPX Entwicklung GmbH in Munich and Stuttgart merge to Pininfarina Deutschland GmbH, headquartered in Munich.

2018

In July 2018 David Gagliardi takes over management as new CEO.

2023

In January 2023 Christian G. Krinner takes over management as new CEO.

Sector of intervention

Automotive

Core areas

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  • Body in White
  • Interior
  • Exterior
  • Architecture and Integration
  • Digitalization and Processes

Body in White

Body-in-white Structures for the vehicles of today and tomorrow

  • Efficient structures in steel, aluminum and fiber reinforced materials

  • Development of various framework concepts

  • Crash-optimized design including virtual validation

  • Consideration of all common types of connection

  • Modular design of frame and body structures

  • Weight optimization of components in different materials

  • Design of intrusion-resistant structures

Interior

Development of vehicle interior space

  • Innovative dashboard modules for digital applications

  • Integration of screens and displays

  • Reduced-botton consoles with touchpads

  • Ambient lighting solutions

  • Functional and aesthetic upholstery

  • Development of components on all types of surfaces, from plastic to leather

  • Integration of passive safety devices

  • Seats for series production and sport derivatives, including metal structures

  • Design of the components in sustainable materials, including virtual validation

Exterior

  • Doors and flaps made of different materials

  • Integration of sensors and cameras for autonomous driving

  • Development of bumpers according to safety requirements

  • Light and sight including cleaning systems

  • Innovative modular roof systems

  • Mirror systems with integrated functions

  • Manual and electric opening and closing systems

  • Integration of country-specific charging ports

Architecture and Integration

  • Conceptual design and validation of styling concepts

  • Geometrical validation of legal, customer and homologation requirements

  • Integration, feasability, and ergonomic validation

  • Development of design-related component concepts

  • Integration of hybrid applications

  • MNU data management, interface management

  • Digital assessment of assembly

  • Detailed layout of vehicle geometry

Digitalization and Processes

Agile Development of Workflow Management 

  • Process Analysis and optimization of business processes 

  • Solution oriented software development “Pain Points”

Artificial Intelligence 

  • Machine Learning – Reinforcement Learning (AWS)

  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

  • AI-supported Operation (Ticket classification)

Consulting 

  • Digital Transformation

  • DevOps & Agile Development

  • Cloud

  • Root-Cause-Analysis

  • Release Management

  • Transition Management

AR/VR Prototyping

  • Product Development

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Our services are certified

Achieving and obtaining the necessary certifications is an important matter for us as customer benefit and constant quality improvement.

Through our integrated management system, we are able to prove the requirements of the following certificates:

  • DIN EN ISO 9001:2015

  • TISAX

Pininfarina Germany

Christian Krinner

Managing Director

Sandra Dax

Chief Operating Officer

Michael Aleshin

Vice President Technology and Innovation

Christian Nöbauer

Vice President Engineering

Christian Krinner

Managing Director

Sandra Dax

Chief Operating Officer

Michael Aleshin

Vice President Technology and Innovation

Christian Nöbauer

Vice President Engineering
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Christian Krinner
Managing Director

Christian Krinner joined Pininfarina Deutschland GmbH in 2023 as Managing Director – Finance

He can draw on a wide range of experience in various industries. After being with Siemens and DZ-Bank, Christian started his career in the media sector at a Bertelsmann branch, then accompanied the IPO of Helkon Media AG, where he was responsible for controlling and established the group reporting. Subsequently, he was involved in the restructuring of Wittur Group where he was responsible for various strategic projects. After a detour into the PE world, Christian integrated Bovo Spa into the Papier-Mettler Group and led the company as CFO for four years before he successfully managed the carve-out of montratec GmbH as CFO for Rantum Capital. For Charterhouse Capital he managed projects for the CFO office at Bartec before he was called for the now successfully completed restructuring of CySa-Pak GmbH.

Christian studied at the University of Augusburg and THI Ingolstadt, where he graduated in business administration. He is fluent in German, English and Italian.

In his spare time Christian is keen on sports, interested in arts and chairing a NGO running day-care centers.

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Sandra Dax
Chief Operating Officer

Sandra Dax joined Pininfarina Deutschland as Senior Vice President of Business Development in October 2023 and advanced to the role of Chief Operating Officer in April 2024. She holds a degree in Business Administration from the Landshut University of Applied Sciences and began her career at BMW in Munich, where she accumulated extensive international experience in leadership roles spanning Finance, Strategy, Sales, and Business Development across Germany, Austria, Italy, and on a global scale.

In 2020, Sandra moved to SAP SE as Global Vice President of Business Development for Automotive and Industrial Machinery and Components. By May 2021, she had co-founded AnAttitude, where, as Co-CEO, she specialized in digital transformation, innovative business models, and automotive industry evolution. Additionally, Sandra served on the Supervisory Board of AUTODOC from August 2021 to September 2022, was appointed Co-CEO in October 2022, and then returned to the Supervisory Board in October 2023 in accordance with her contract.

Bringing over 24 years of mobility industry expertise, Sandra is focused on strengthening business development, enhancing operational efficiencies, and shaping the strategic direction of Pininfarina Deutschland. As COO, she leads daily operations, defines the company’s vision, and drives strategic initiatives to achieve sustainable growth and innovation.

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Michael Aleshin
Vice President Technology and Innovation

Michel Aleshin, in the role of Vice President for Technology and Innovation started his career as a simulation engineer and gradually developed his skills becoming in charge of complete vehicle development programs. Over the past 15 years, Michael gained extensive experience worldwide, both in companies providing engineering services as well as in EV start-ups within the automotive industry. Michael’s focus is to diversify Pininfarina’s service and customer portfolio, focusing on complete vehicle development projects, CAE, E/E and acquiring new customers, such as start-ups and scale-ups. Additionally, he will drive new technologies in the field of electric mobility and the use of artificial intelligence in engineering.

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Christian Nöbauer
Vice President Engineering

Christian Nöbauer holds the position of Vice President of Engineering, bringing over 20 years of extensive expertise in the automotive industry. His career began as a component developer specializing in bodywork, and he progressively expanded his technical and managerial experience through key roles at Rücker AG and subsequently at EDAG, where he developed advanced skills in vehicle engineering and strategic project management. Since 2017, Christian has been an integral part of the Pininfarina Germany team.

In his current role, Christian directs all engineering services, ensuring that clients—from innovative start-ups to established OEMs—receive customized, high-quality solutions aligned with Pininfarina's exacting standards. His dedication to precision and excellence on every project reflects Pininfarina's ethos, inviting clients to become part of their guiding vision: “we move dreams.”