Katja Elschner

Digitalization l Innovation I Transformation I Sustainability

Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany

About

With over 18 years of experience in technical and leader roles at Siemens Mobility, I bring expertise in engineering, artificial intelligence, innovation and project management, as well as sustainability. By consistently combining these skills, our teams have achieved groundbreaking progress. As a visionary in the field of digital transportation technology, I contribute to the achievement of corporate objectives by driving innovative solutions that are both economically viable and sustainable. At the core of my work is the ambition to transform mobility through technology for everyone everyday.

Experience

  • Siemens Mobility (7 yrs 11 mos)
    • Vice President - Digitalization & Innovation Managment Siemens Mobility
      Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    • Vice President - Head of Technologies Siemens Mobility
      Nov 2022 - Dec 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    • Vice President Electrification - Head of Center of Competences (Technical Sales, R&D, Engineering)
      Dec 2019 - Nov 2022 · 3 yrs

  • Siemens (11 yrs 1 mo)
    • System Engineering Manager - Head of Systems Engineering
      May 2015 - Jul 2018 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    • Senior Lead System Engineer
      Jul 2012 - Dec 2015 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    • R&D Project Manager
      Mar 2008 - Dec 2015 · 7 yrs 10 mos