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Michael started out in the German “Mittelstand” (SME), working in Business Development before joining the Automotive Industry.
From there, he built two manufacturing plants in Mexico and staffed critical leadership roles.
This led him to Detroit, the heart of the US automotive industry, where he pioneered a diverse team for JOYSONQUIN.
Michael introduced the start-up ecosystem into his company, using it to drive innovation and productivity.
This connected him with the Michigan and Silicon Valley start-up and angel community.
He is a passionate investor and mentor to several US and European start-ups and believes that the start-up ecosystem is the future success of each economy.
Michael Plocher active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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City Side Ventures
 City Side Ventures Investment ManagersFinance City Side Ventures LLC (City Side Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015. The firm is headquartered in Birmingham, Michigan. | President | 2023-04-30 |
JOYSONQUIN Automotive Systems GmbH
 JOYSONQUIN Automotive Systems GmbH Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Part of Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp., JOYSONQUIN Automotive Systems GmbH is a tier-1 automotive supplier that offers unique solutions for the cars of tomorrow. The company is based in Rutesheim, Germany. JOYSONQUIN products are tailored to the specifications of their customers and use only premium materials for their authentic veneer surfaces, including carbon fiber, aluminum, leather, and wood. The German company promises to provide customers with exceptional products and lasting value. The company designs and engineer premium decorative trim, functional components, and power management systems for electric vehicles. The company was founded in 1979, and the CEOs are Johannes Klein, Uwe Vander Stichelen, Torsten Winterwerber. JOYSONQUIN Automotive Systems was acquired by Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp. on January 10, 2018 for $117.39 million. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2022-12-31 |
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JOYSONQUIN Automotive Systems GmbH
JOYSONQUIN Automotive Systems GmbH Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Part of Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp., JOYSONQUIN Automotive Systems GmbH is a tier-1 automotive supplier that offers unique solutions for the cars of tomorrow. The company is based in Rutesheim, Germany. JOYSONQUIN products are tailored to the specifications of their customers and use only premium materials for their authentic veneer surfaces, including carbon fiber, aluminum, leather, and wood. The German company promises to provide customers with exceptional products and lasting value. The company designs and engineer premium decorative trim, functional components, and power management systems for electric vehicles. The company was founded in 1979, and the CEOs are Johannes Klein, Uwe Vander Stichelen, Torsten Winterwerber. JOYSONQUIN Automotive Systems was acquired by Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp. on January 10, 2018 for $117.39 million. | Producer Manufacturing |
City Side Ventures
City Side Ventures Investment ManagersFinance City Side Ventures LLC (City Side Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015. The firm is headquartered in Birmingham, Michigan. | Finance |
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