Arif Karadag

Arif Karadag is an experienced engineering professional currently serving as the Director of the Customers Europe Center at Kiekert AG since July 2017, focusing on the development of access systems and loading solutions for the automotive industry. Previously, Arif held the role of Global Head of FRASO & Drive Solutions, where responsibilities included managing drive systems, actuators, and seating solutions, as well as serving as the Global Head of Drive Solutions. Prior to joining Kiekert AG, Arif worked as a Senior Manager in the Customer Engineering Group at LEMKEN from April 2014 to June 2017, overseeing project management. Arif holds a Diplom-Ingenieur degree in Mechanical Engineering from Fachhochschule Gießen-Freidberg, earned between September 1991 and October 1994.