Stepan Rehak

Head of Design

Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany20 yrs 4 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Led high-profile automotive launches across Europe and Asia.
Expert in design communication and brand storytelling.
Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and project management.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a skilled automotive communications expert with extensive experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.

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Skills

Core Skills

Stakeholder EngagementCommunicationProject Management

Other Skills

Social Media CommunicationsCoordination SkillsRecruitment AdvertisingGraduate RecruitmentSales RecruitmentTechnical RecruitingHR ConsultingTalent AcquisitionSourcingTalent ManagementHuman ResourcesExecutive SearchEmployee RelationsInternet RecruitingContract Recruitment

Experience

20 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 1 mo

Current Experience

Volkswagen

Design Communication

Apr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 1 mo · Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany · On-site

Lead design communications for Volkswagen brand, including managing the public image of Andreas Mindt, Head of Volkswagen Brand Design.
Main projects include high-impact world premieres:
ID. GTI Concept debut at IAA Munich 2023
ID. CODE Concept debut at the 2024 Beijing Motor Show
Engage in brand storytelling across social media and interviews, showcasing Volkswagen’s design vision and innovation.

Stakeholder EngagementCommunicationProject ManagementSocial Media Communications

Škoda auto a.s.

4 roles

Product Spokesperson & Project Leader | E-Mobility & Concept Cars

Promoted

Oct 2016 – Apr 2023 · 6 yrs 6 mos

Led communications strategy for ŠKODA ENYAQ iV and e-mobility, managing high-profile projects and world premieres across Europe, China, and India.
Directed all Concept Car Communications in Europe, including launches of VISION iV, VISION RS, and VISION X at major events (Geneva, Paris, Frankfurt).
Spearheaded coordination for international world premieres, including video production, press kits, and on-site event management (e.g., ENYAQ iV launch in Prague for 450 guests).
Oversaw Dynamic Press Drives for key models, managing logistics and media relations across multiple locations (Ireland, Amsterdam, Sicily).
Design Spokesperson since 2016, focusing on Concept Cars, Interviews, and Design Insight.

Stakeholder EngagementCommunicationProject ManagementSocial Media CommunicationsCoordination Skills

Coordination of International Markets

Promoted

Apr 2013 – Sep 2016 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Coordination of PR Communication within our Markets
Set Communication Channels
Event Coordination & Participation invitations
Daily Contact with our PR Managers around the World

Stakeholder EngagementCommunicationProject ManagementSocial Media CommunicationsCoordination Skills

Recruitment Specialist

Promoted

Dec 2011 – Mar 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos

Part of recruitment team of SKODA AUTO. Responsible for several departments like Marketing, Sales, Quality, PR, HR and IT.

Social Media Communications

Recruitment Specialist

Feb 2011 – Nov 2011 · 9 mos

Worked as an external support of recruitment team in SKODA AUTO HQ. Mainly responsible for recruitment for several departments. Interviewed more than 2000 candidates and hired successfully more than 250.

Grafton recruitment s.r.o.

Recruitment Consultant

Sep 2009 – Feb 2011 · 1 yr 5 mos · Brno

Active business development and meetings. Devising, running and evaluating selection processes including interviews, psychometric tests, personality questionnaires and various group activities. Communication with clients and helping them with candidates selection.

Ralph and co.

Founder

Jun 2008 – Sep 2009 · 1 yr 3 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

Responsible for renting properties within North London area.

Orange juice recruitment ltd.

Recruitment Manager

Sep 2005 – May 2008 · 2 yrs 8 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

As a head of small recruitment company. Responsible for RPO team in VDC Company. Recruitment, scheduling, housing, language courses and work permits. Responsible for up to 700 temporary employees.