Dr. Roman Daffner

Partner, Oliver Wyman

Drawing on his background in mechanical engineering and business administration, Roman supports clients who are maneuvering the complexities of business technology and customer analytics by dedicating his expertise to solving their toughest problems. A fantastic resource for automotive manufacturers aiming to improve their organization's operations, he cannot resist opportunities to help companies focus on customer needs and increase profitability. 

In my 20 years of consulting I have certainly experienced the highs and lows of the industry and am proud to see the projects we work on truly create real impact for clients. It is fun and exciting to take part in shaping important industry-wide change.

Roman’s expertise spans automotive, manufacturing, digitization, consumerization, and electromobility. He uses analytics both to identify new insights into customer needs and to analyze industry trends. His work in consulting helps to lay a strong foundation for global automotive manufacturers to see tangible results for years to come. 

I thoroughly enjoy consulting because I find the opportunity to solve a tough challenge compelling and I find it rewarding to create impactful results.

Roman is an avid reader, competitive sports player, and a father to three young children. He studied at the Technical University of Darmstadt and the Otto Beisheim School of Management (WHU) in Vallendar.


He holds a diploma in business administration and mechanical engineering and a doctorate in economics.