Markus Duesmann was born on June 23, 1969 in Heek, North Rhine-Westphalia. With a degree in engineering from Steinfurt University of Applied Sciences, he began his career in 1992 as a design engineer at Mercedes-Benz. In 1995, he moved to FEV GmbH, where he led the engine mechanics division. In 2004, he was appointed main department manager for new diesel engines at DaimlerChrysler AG, and, in 2005, head of Formula 1 development at Mercedes-Benz in Brixworth (UK). In 2007, he moved to BMW AG, where he was designated Board of Management Member for Purchasing and Supplier Network in 2016.

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