Hannover-Braunschweig-Göttingen-Wolfsburg Region
Innovation expert with 20 years of experience in the Automotive & Connected Car space (OEM, Tier1/2 and Captive). Large network and deep understanding of the world-wide ecosystem of mobility services. Various leadership positions and strong track record of bringing innovations to the mobility space on a global scale. Venture Capital, Autonomous Driving, Business Development, Sales, Connected Car, Telematics, Navigation, Online Services, Startups, Mobility Services, Smart City, Payment Solutions, Traffic Services, Maps, Connectivity, Headunits, Embedded and Mobile apps, Car manufacturers, Financial Providers, Telecommunication providers
In charge of the Automotive, Energy and Industry Business, including all Sales and Business Development activities.
Setting up the Corporate Venture Capital Fund of Deutsche Bahn Building a high-potential portfolio of investments at Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures (e.g. What3Words, Teralytics, Ridecell, Coord, Renovo, Kepler Communications). Building a world-wide collaboration platform "Beyond 1435" with partner companies for joint-ventures, technological Due Dilligence and deal-flow sharing. Creating new digital business opportunities for Deutsche Bahn AG
Business Development and Product Development for all Connected Car topics, including telematics (fleet and commercial), payment related services (parking, fueling) and mobility (startups, smart city, etc.). Key Account for the R&D departments of Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche
Key Account Management for navigation solutions and Traffic information (TMCpro) towards Volkswagen, BMW, T-Mobile, Google, FIAT, Magneti Marelli, Navigon and others Acquired by Navteq