Green Auto Summit 2024 Speakers
Listen to the most influential experts in the automotive industry. Meet our Green Auto Summit 2024 speakers from the world’s most prominent companies and exclusive niche players.
Enquire Now
Chairman Michael Brecht
Chairman Michael Brecht
Chairman
About Speaker
Michael is globally known as a panel host and keynote speaker, with performances at E-Mobility and EV Summits, Start-up Conferences to the World Economic Forum Seoul. As an experienced executive and networker Michael is passionate about helping to transform the mobility, infrastructure & energy sectors. Michael also is a sector principal in the fields of mobility, energy and urban infrastructure for European M&A boutique firm Hampleton Partners. He is a seasoned executive with more than 25 years of experience in IT and software services, digital commerce and smart mobility and infrastructure solutions. Michael carries both a German and an Australian passport.
Day 1
09:10-09:20
Opening the Conference
Stefano Terranova
CEO
Stefano Terranova
CEO
Atlante
About Speaker
Stefano is a passionate builder of energy infrastructures, having structured more 20 Billion euros worth of energy related transactions, assembled teams and scaled up businesses in four continents. Starting from October 2021 Stefano has build Atlante right from the drawing board up to becoming a key EV charging player in southern Europe, having attracted a formidable team of passionate Atlanters to join his mission. Born inside the NHOA Group, Atlante is developing Southern Europe’s largest network of EV fast and ultra-fast charging stations, with an ambition of reaching 35,000 points of charge by 2030 and fully on track to meet its target of 5,000 points by 2025. Stefano’s professional expertise spans more than 20 years, mainly focused on energy and related infrastructure. Having started his career in the UK, between investment banking (with Credit Agricole) and sponsor side (with the then FTSE100 International Power plc), Stefano actively participated in the independent power generation revolution in Europe. He then moved to the Middle East, where he greatly contributed to International Power’s (first) and ENGIE’s (later) enormous success in accompanying the fast paced growth of emerging economies in the Middle East, Africa, Turney and Southern Asia. With ENGIE, Stefano then moved to Latin America, where he spearheaded the commencement of the energy transition in ENGIE’s main markets there (Chile, Peru, Mexico). Returning to Europe in 2018, Stefano joined the then newly acquired ENGIE Eps to integrate into the Group and he then served as General Manager, pivoting the business towards the large scale storage projects which make up most of NHOA’s success today as a global leader in that space. Stefano graduated from the University of Rome in Economics and Commerce, refined his studies with a Master’s Degree in Economics and Finance from the University of York and is a CFA® Charterholder
Day 1
11:30-11:50
2024: annus horribilis for EV industry
Tilo Schweers
Vice President R&D
Tilo Schweers
Vice President R&D
smart Europe GmbH
About Speaker
With more than 20 years of experience in e-mobility, EV and HEV program development, and complete vehicle technology, Dr. Tilo Schweers has been Vice President of smart Europe since September 2020; heading R&D, Test Center Europe and EU Quality Management.
Day 1
10:40-11:00
smart Electric Expedition from Stuttgart to North Cape
Nicolai Woyczechowski
Managing Director
Nicolai Woyczechowski
Managing Director
Virta International GmbH
About Speaker
Nicolai Woyczechowski was born in Berlin in 1983. He laid the foundation for his career in electromobility early on with his diploma thesis at the European University Viadrina, entitled "The prospects for success of electromobility in Germany". After graduating, he initially worked for various companies as a consultant and project manager with a focus on the energy industry. In January 2014, he found his way back to electro-mobility and took over responsibility for business development at Hubject GmbH. His responsibilities included the acquisition and implementation of major and special projects as well as innovation management. Since October 1, 2016, he has been responsible for sales and market development for Virta Inter-national GmbH (a 100% subsidiary of Liikennevirta Oy from Finland) for the DACH region from the Berlin office. His team is now fifteen strong and growing. Since 01.01.2022 he is also responsible for the CEE region.
Day 2
11:20-11:40
How to successfully charge your electrified commercial fleet.
Despina Chatzikyriakou
Head of Charging and Energy Solutions
Despina Chatzikyriakou
Head of Charging and Energy Solutions
ZEEKR Europe
About Speaker
Dr. Despina Chatzikyriakou joined ZEEKR Europe in April 2023, leading ZEEKR Power strategy and operations. With a clear target to deliver an intelligent, rewarding, and convenient customer experience as well as to quickly setup and expand the ZEEKR brand in Europe, ZEEKR Power is aiming at adding value to European customers by combining e-mobility with charging and energy services and products. Prior to joining ZEEKR Europe, Dr. Chatzikyriakou spent 10 years at Toyota Motor Europe, holding various positions in R&D, innovation, hydrogen/fuel cell, batteries, global energy strategy and eventually battery electric vehicle strategy and rollout, with the overall responsibility for Toyota and Lexus' charging and energy strategy in Europe. Dr. Chatzikyriakou holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London followed by postdoctoral studies in Nuclear Science and Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is the author of various scientific publications as well as a public speaker on the topics of e-mobility and green energy.
Day 2
09:50-10:50
Panel Discussion 2: Meeting the European Commission's Target of 3.5 million Charging Points by 2030: Challenges and Opportunities
Rafal Rupar
Chief Development Officer
Rafal Rupar
Chief Development Officer
Greenway Polska
About Speaker
Expert in the field of electromobility, involved almost from the beginning in the creation of Greenway infrastructure in Poland. Responsible for the entire development of the own network, including obtaining subsidies and the entire implementation process. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering by education, member of the Polish Chamber of Civil Engineers.
Day 2
09:50-10:50
Panel Discussion 2: Meeting the European Commission's Target of 3.5 million Charging Points by 2030: Challenges and Opportunities
David Romić
Product Manager
David Romić
Product Manager
Rimac Technology
About Speaker
David Romić is a Product Manager in the Battery Systems business unit at Rimac Technology, his love for cars brought him to the Rimac Group where he started as an Embedded Software Engineer, and since then has held several leadership positions in both engineering and product management. As an engineering manager he has had a unique opportunity to lead a department of software engineers who had the challenging task of developing and integrating the electrical architecture of the world's fastest accelerating hypercar - Rimac Nevera. In his current role he's responsible for the success of Rimac Technology's Battery Management Systems, the brain behind some of the worlds highest performing battery packs.
Day 1
09:20-09:40
Exploring the architecture of next generation Battery Management Systems
Laurence Langenbrink
COO
Laurence Langenbrink
COO
Mer AS
About Speaker
Laurence is an experienced operational, technical and product management professional with deep EV and telco knowledge, which spans for over 25 years. As COO of Mer AS, she is responsible for the integration and operational excellence of Mer’s restructured operations and customer service organizations. She has held several management roles and has extensive experience within international operations and product management, mainly in the telecommunications sector. Prior to joining Mer AS, she held the role of Head of Interoperability and Testing Services at IONITY for many years, where together with her team set up a test lab to gain profound insights the main challenges between EVs and DC chargers and improve quality insurance.
Day 1
14:10-14:30
Setting up and operating a reliable and customer friendly network in tumultuous times
Dr. Karsten Wasiluk
Head of Charging and Energy Technology
Dr. Karsten Wasiluk
Head of Charging and Energy Technology
Daimler Buses Solutions
About Speaker
After receiving his PhD from the University of Konstanz, Karsten Wasiluk started his career in automotive market research and strategy consulting. In 2018, he joined Daimler Buses and started to build up the e-Mobility Consulting division. Besides feasibility studies for e-bus customers, this included charging infrastructure and charge management as well as 2nd-life strategies for high-voltage batteries and stationary-storage applications. At the beginning of 2022, he took over the control of customer service for buses with alternative drives and charging infrastructure. At Daimler Buses Solutions, he heads the Charging and Energy Technology team.
Day 1
13:30-13:50
Turnkey Charging Solutions for E-Bus Fleets
Sebastian Grimm
Head of Innovation Lab
Sebastian Grimm
Head of Innovation Lab
ZF Group
About Speaker
As the Head of Innovation Lab at ZF Group, Sebastian leads and develops a team of innovative professionals who are passionate about creating new business models and products for the future of mobility. In this role he successfully established an international innovation network, improved the innovation process and methods, and supported several promising new products and business models.
Day 1
16:30-17:30
Panel Discussion 1: Tech Synergy: Combining Multiple Innovations for Future EVs
Moderator Wulf Schlachter
Founder & CEO
Moderator Wulf Schlachter
Founder & CEO
DXBe Management
About Speaker
Wulf started his career in 1996 as an IT-Consultant in the Web 1.0 based "Media & Telco" scene in Germany. During this time, Wulf realized projects with the most renowned Global customers and is considered as one of the Media & Telco pioneers in Germany. In 2007, he decided to leave Telefónica to found DXBe Management in Hamburg & Dubai (UAE) – A Strategy & Management Consulting company - focusing on pure Digital business. He is one of the IoT, Smart City & e-Mobility pioneers in Europe with several Advisory & Board Memberships positions. First CTO of Ionity, Advisor to several CPO & eMSP startups worldwide (like &Charge, Switch-EV, ChargeConstruct, …) as well as Management Advisor to large Enterprises worldwide – He and his Team is building new e- & h2-mobility driven ecosystems, eVTOL soultions, Fleet & Sharing and “state of the art” Charge Point Management Systems. Wulf (and his Expert Team) has audited more than 80 Charge Point Systems worldwide in the last 4 years for Investors, OEMs, eMSPs, CPOs, Fleet Operators and Utilities worldwide.
Day 2
09:50-10:50
Panel Discussion 2: Meeting the European Commission's Target of 3.5 million Charging Points by 2030: Challenges and Opportunities
Rolf Kniprath
Head of Planning & Technology
Rolf Kniprath
Head of Planning & Technology
EnBW mobility+
About Speaker
DR. ROLF KNIPRATH is the Head of Planning & Technology at EnBW mobility+, a leading CPO/EMP. In his responsibility for the selection, design and engineering of EnBW’s Ultra Fast Charging sites, he ensures public fast charging becomes both a great experience for EV drivers and an efficiently manageable, sustainable infrastructure. His prior experience includes leading successful R&D teams at Bosch Group for 10 years, including one designing EV power trains based in Shanghai, China. Rolf holds first degrees in Physics and Business Economics, as well as a doctoral degree in Experimental Physics from Humboldt University.
Day 1
16:10-16:30
Charging Infrastructure for Heavy Duty Electric Vehicles
Matt Tymowski
CEO
Matt Tymowski
CEO
ChargeEuropa
About Speaker
Before co-founding ChargeEuropa, Matt Tymowski specialized in energy storage systems integration, working with both front-of-the-meter (FTM) and behind-the- meter (BTM) applications. He collaborated closely with independent power producers (IPPs) in emerging markets, helping them implement smarter energy storage solutions. Through his work with charging point operators (CPOs) on various projects, Matt quickly recognized that low utilization rates were a significant challenge to scaling EV charging networks. This insight led him to focus on building a charging network that could remain profitable regardless of utilization rates. With support from several notable impact funds, including Shift4Good, MobilityFund, and Simpact Ventures, Matt and his team are pioneering one of the first profitable, urban- focused EV charging networks in Poland.
Day 2
14:20-14:40
Is it too early? How to mitigate risk in early-stage markets as a CPO
Matt M. Ersin
Senior Director - Government and Public Affairs
Matt M. Ersin
Senior Director - Government and Public Affairs
Fastned
About Speaker
Matt M. Ersin is a political advisor with a strong background in governmental affairs and international relations, particularly within the European Union and regulatory policies. His diverse career includes advising government bodies, international organizations, and private companies in over 30 countries on sustainable development and good governance. After a decade in diplomatic service and journalism, Matt moved into an advisory role, leading significant programs for the EU Commission and providing strategic advice on international affairs to high-level US and European politicians. He has joined FASTNED in Amsterdam as the Senior Director of Government and Public Affairs while continuing to reside in Brussels and apply his global policy insights and diplomatic expertise.
Day 2
13:40-14:00
Driving the Future: Overcoming Political and Infrastructure Challenges in the EV Revolution
Kerstin Schmidt
Managing Director
Kerstin Schmidt
Managing Director
Electra Germany GmbH
About Speaker
Kerstin Schmidt joined Electra in November 2023. She has particularly extensive expertise from 25 years in the technology sectors as of telecommunications, IoT, solar, and e-mobility in the field of sales and management. She hold various roles, including at BayWar.e. renewable energy as Managing Director in Germany & Italy, at Wallbox Chargers as Regional Director DACH and REC Solar as Sales Director EMEA & Top 30 Management. She also worked for Vodafone and Siemens.
09:50-10:50
Day 2
Panel Discussion 2: Meeting the European Commission's Target of 3.5 million Charging Points by 2030: Challenges and Opportunities
Stefan Herr
CEO
Stefan Herr
CEO
Evercharge
About Speaker
Stefan Herr is a true pioneer of e-mobility. Since 2007, he has worked for market-defining companies such as RWE, innogy and E.ON. Since the early days of the industry, he has been involved in groundbreaking topics such as ISO 15118. Later, he led the development of a product portfolio for DC charging products on an international scale at innogy. Today, Stefan is part of E.ON Group Innovation. E.ON Group Innovation is a modular innovation platform that identifies, develops and scales future technologies and digital business models in the energy sector and beyond for E.ON's core business. This is where Evercharge was born. Today he is CEO of Evercharge and his mission is to ensure that EV drivers can rely on their next charging session - every charging session.
Day 2
09:30-09:50
How AI and Data Driven Operations Can Improve the CPO Business Case
Petr Füzék
Director Business Line OEM
Petr Füzék
Director Business Line OEM
Digital Charging Solutions GmbH
About Speaker
Petr Füzék is the Director of the Business Line OEM at Digital Charging Solutions GmbH (DCS). Since joining DCS in 2023, he has been pivotal in driving the company's mission to support zero-emission mobility through seamless and innovative EV charging solutions. DCS now covers 14 different OEMs across Europe and Japan, significantly expanding its reach and impact in the eMobility market. With over a decade dedicated to advancing electric vehicle technologies and infrastructure, Petr brings extensive experience from his roles at renowned companies including the VW Group, RWE, Sygic, Eurowag, and EcoG. His diverse background spans the automotive, eMobility, and charging infrastructure sectors, equipping him with the knowledge and expertise to lead in this rapidly evolving field. Driven by a passion for eMobility, Petr’s work focuses on pushing the boundaries of sustainable transportation. With a strong background and expertise in the mobility sector, he continues to lead and inspire advancements in the field
Day 2
09:50-10:50
Panel Discussion 2: Meeting the European Commission's Target of 3.5 million Charging Points by 2030: Challenges and Opportunities
Andreas Blin
Director of Segments and Partnerships
Andreas Blin
Director of Segments and Partnerships
ChargePoint
About Speaker
Andreas Blin is a seasoned engineer and executive with a deep passion for the environment, new technologies, and e-mobility. Born and raised in Austria, he earned a degree in Plastics Engineering from Montanuniversität Leoben and later completed an Executive MBA with honours. With over two decades of experience in international leadership roles, Andreas has driven growth e-mobility sectors. Andreas loves to break down complex things to their core in order to understand their influence and consequence to the markets. As Director of Segments and Partnerships at ChargePoint, he is at the forefront of advancing sustainable e-mobility software across Europe, providing solutions to the challenges faced as Charge Point Operators (CPOs) scale across the continent.
Day 2
15:20-15:40
Wired for Success: How the data cable always provides more value than the electric
Gabrielė Šimakauskaitė
Policy Director
Gabrielė Šimakauskaitė
Policy Director
ChargeUp Europe
About Speaker
Gabriele Simakauskaite is the Policy Director at ChargeUp Europe, the voice of the European EV charging industry. Based in Brussels, Belgium, Gabriele represents the EV charging industry and ensures a continuous dialogue with the European policy makers. Prior to working at ChargeUp Europe, Gabriele spent several years in public affairs consulting, working with clients in transport and energy sectors. Gabriele has a Master of Laws in Energy and Climate Law from University of Groningen.
Day 2
09:10-09:30
Seizing e-mobility‘s growth potential for a competitive Europe in 2035
Alexandre Videira
Executive Board Member
Alexandre Videira
Executive Board Member
MOBI.E, S.A
About Speaker
Member of the Board at MOBIE since 2019. Previously, he was Chairman of the Board at MOBI.E, for the three-year period 2014- 2019. He was also a director of INTELI - Inteligência em Inovação, Innovation Centre, and SGORME, S.A. - Sociedade Gestora de Operações da Rede de Mobilidade Elétrica, representing the Portuguese State. From 2005 to 2009, he was an advisor to the Assistant Secretary of State for Industry and Innovation in the areas of Innovation, Industrial Policy, Cluster Policy, Financial Support Instruments for Companies and Foreign Economic Policy. He was also a member of the Monitoring Committee for the Competitiveness Factors Operational Programme and the NSRF Regional Operational Programmes. Previously, he was R&D Director and Principal Project Manager at INTELI, working in the areas of Industrial and Innovation Policy, Organisational Learning and Cluster Policies. He has a Master's Degree in Engineering, Technology Management and Innovation Policies and a Degree in Chemical Engineering, both from IST - Instituto Superior Técnico of UTL.
Day 2
14:00-14:20
A structured electric mobility solution for all
Peter Guse
Senior Manager Business Development
Peter Guse
Senior Manager Business Development
Vector Informatik GmbH
About Speaker
An electrical engineer passionate about innovation, technology and building from scratch, Peter currently drives electric mobility with sophisticated secure and safe solutions for electric charging at Vector Informatik GmbH, Germany. Before that he held responsible positions in manufacturing engineering, logistics and R&D in telecommunications and automotive industries worldwide
Day 1
11:00-11:30
EV-Charging: Savings from Dynamic Pricing
Dennis Müller
SVP Product Marketing & Communications
Dennis Müller
SVP Product Marketing & Communications
ADS-TEC Energy
About Speaker
Dennis Mueller is SVP Product Marketing & Communications for ADS-TEC Energy, responsible for the strategic development of the company’s overall product portfolio and its communication and marketing, comprised of battery-buffered, ultra-fast EV charging solutions plus energy systems for commercial and industrial use. Dennis brings over 12 years’ experience in e-mobility to ADS-TEC Energy. He joined the company from Porsche AG, where he was senior product manager for charging infrastructure. In this position, Dennis worked closely with ADS-TEC Energy on custom charging solutions for the Porsche Taycan. Prior to that, he was senior consultant at P3 Group, providing technical consulting on e-mobility projects for automotive OEMs.
Day 1
13:50-14:10
Topic TBC
Andrea Di Masi
External Affairs Associate
Andrea Di Masi
External Affairs Associate
SQM
About Speaker
Andrea Di Masi is External Affairs Associate at SQM, based in Brussels. With a strong focus on EU environmental policies and ESG topics, Andrea operates at the intersection of public affairs, communication, and corporate sustainability. His role involves strategic advocacy and stakeholder engagement with policymakers, industry associations, NGOs, and the media. Prior to joining SQM in September 2023, Andrea held different positions in Brussels-based organizations engaged in EU policy making in the areas of energy and sustainability. Andrea’s knowledge in this field is integrated by an academic background in political science and EU studies, holding an MSc in EU Politics from the London School of Economics.
Day 2
15:40-16:00
Topic TBC
Nick Verhoeven
Head of Sales
Nick Verhoeven
Head of Sales
Jedlix
About Speaker
Nick Verhoeven is Head of Sales at Jedlix and responsible for growing the impact of Jedlix by starting new partnerships with OEMs, Energy Utilities etc. Driven by the increasingly growing awareness in the energy transition and sustainable driving, Jedlix has been successful in growing its impact in the value chain of electric driving. Nick has extensive experience from working within cooperates and startups, with always keeping the customer perspective first. "What is in it for the customer"
Day 1
16:30-17:30
Panel Discussion 1: Tech Synergy: Combining Multiple Innovations for Future EVs
Moderator Monika Michalska
Ventures Analyst
Moderator Monika Michalska
Ventures Analyst
Startup Autobahn by Plug and Play
About Speaker
Venture Analyst specialising in clean technologies and sustainable innovation. PhD in Materials Engineering with experience in optimising manufacturing processes and researching advanced photovoltaic technologies. Passionate about identifying and developing disruptive solutions for a more sustainable future.
Day 1
14:30-15:30
Startup Hour
Glenn L'Heveder
Head of Business Development Europe
Glenn L'Heveder
Head of Business Development Europe
AMPECO
About Speaker
As the Head of Business Development for Europe at AMPECO, Glenn L’Heveder brings a wealth of expertise in smart charging solutions for electric vehicles. Based in Paris, he has collaborated closely with major charge point operators and e-mobility service providers, driving business growth and strengthening partnerships across the energy and utilities sector. With his extensive industry knowledge and experience, Glenn plays a key role in AMPECO’s continued growth across Europe.
Day 1
11:50-12:00
Topic TBC
Moderator Alexander F. Walser
Managing Director
Moderator Alexander F. Walser
Managing Director
Automotive Solution Center for Simulation e.V.
About Speaker
Alexander F. Walser is the Managing Director of ASCS, an association that brings together simulation stakeholders from science and industry to shape the future of European mobility. With over 13 years of experience in multiple roles at ASCS, Alexander has managed a variety of research projects and initiatives focused on Computer-Aided-Engineering, Driving Simulation as well as AI and data-driven simulation ecosystems. His leadership and strategic vision have been instrumental in advancing collaboration for simulation technologies to mobility solutions across Europe. Known for his open-mindedness and forward-thinking perspective, Alexander has a deep interest in disruptive technologies, simulation, AI, and high-performance computing. He is passionate about exploring new data-driven business models in simulation and is a vocal advocate for fostering coopetition - collaborative competition - in research and development (R&D). Alexander holds a diploma in civil engineering, specializing in modelling and simulation methods from the University of Stuttgart.
Day 2
16:00-17:00
Panel Discussion 3: Collaborative Innovation: Partnerships Driving Battery Technology Forward
Ben T. Kegler
EV charging
Ben T. Kegler
EV charging
Riverty
About Speaker
Ben T. Kegler is a seasoned expansion specialist, having worked with innovative companies like Cosmic Cat Group, High Mobility, Hubject, Heimat, and Switch. He creates commercial strategies and go-to-market frameworks for digital businesses in the energy transformation space. After successfully repositioning and driving growth in the US and China, Ben led the product launch of Plug & Charge and invoicing services with Hubject. He later ramped up Hubject Consulting, followed by his work with the strategy boutique and venture architect, Cosmic Cat Group. Most recently, Ben spent his time with industry disruptor Switch in London, where he helped bring Switch Platform and Josev OS to market.
Day 1
09:40-10:10
Cash Study: How 25 years of TelCo and eCommerce expertise scaled a European HPC network across 24 countries and 9 currencies.
Dr. Simon Alig
Managing Director
Dr. Simon Alig
Managing Director
LAPP Mobility GmbH
About Speaker
Dr. Simon Alig is the Managing Director of LAPP Mobility GmbH, a corporate start-up with locations in Stuttgart and the Czech Republic. LAPP Mobility specializes in providing charging cables and charging solutions to car manufacturers, end customers, and other key players in the charging ecosystem. Dr. Alig holds a doctorate in Innovation Management and a degree in Business Administration with Electrical Engineering. Since joining LAPP in 2013, he has served in various management roles, including Program Manager for E-Mobility, Plant Manager in the United States, and Assistant to the Managing Board. Driven by his mission of “making things work,” Dr. Alig believes that success comes from a blend of strategic methodology, courage, and accountability.
Day 2
09:50-10:50
Panel Discussion 2: Meeting the European Commission's Target of 3.5 million Charging Points by 2030: Challenges and Opportunities
Daniel Grauel
Industrial Engineering Director
Daniel Grauel
Industrial Engineering Director
Valeo
About Speaker
Daniel Grauel is Industrial Engineering Director from Valeo
Jacques Hoffner
Clean Mobility - Business Development Director for Faurecia Hydrogen Solutions' Division
Jacques Hoffner
Clean Mobility - Business Development Director for Faurecia Hydrogen Solutions' Division
Faurecia Hydrogen Solutions Germany GmbH
About Speaker
Jacques Hoffner is Clean Mobility - Business Development Director for Faurecia Hydrogen Solutions' Division from Faurecia Hydrogen Solutions Germany GmbH
Tony Persson
Head of Battery Production
Tony Persson
Head of Battery Production
Scania CV AB
About Speaker
Tony Persson is Head of Battery Production from Scania CV AB
Marcus Groll
Managing Director / COO
Marcus Groll
Managing Director / COO
Ionity GmbH
About Speaker
The electromobility expert has more than 16 years of experience in the automotive and charging infrastructure industry. He is responsible for the operational business of IONITY and is thus directly involved in making the mobility transformation in Europe a reality. Marcus Groll was born in Hamburg in 1971, studied physics at the University of Hamburg and received his doctorate in business administration from WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management in Vallendar in 2012.
Jens Kühlmeyer
Engineering Strategy Driving & Energy Technologies
Jens Kühlmeyer
Engineering Strategy Driving & Energy Technologies
Audi AG
About Speaker
I'm born in the Sarre region in Germany. After finishing school I continued on RWTH university in Aaachen with mechanical engineering and economics achieving seperate degrees Dipl.-Ing. in 2001 and Dipl.-Kfm. in 2003. I started my career 2001 with Volkswagen in the advanced development department for gasoline engines. I compleeted the last two years of my economics course in parallel to work via the Fernuniversität Hagen. First business years with Volkswagen were focussed on thermodynamical and charging development bringing the Volkswagen TSI engines to the great success they have been since these years. In 2010 I took over the technhical project management for the Volkswagen group W12-engines and with an approach to synergise all W12 derivates beeing created in the first millenium decade we designed a new W12 TSI engine beeing unrivalled in terms of the quadrouple aspects: fuel efficiency, package, comfort and performance. With the W12 TSI engine beeing lunched in the 2015 Bentley Bentayga I took over EA/M department at Bentley motors in Crewe from 2016. As head of EA/M I was responsible for the entire product line management W12 engines and for the 'future powertrain'. My kick off to deep dive into all powertrain technologies with more and more focus on sustainability. With this background I switched to Audi in 2019 to take over the 'Technology strategy driving and energy' inside the engineering department. The last years we focussed on the physical and technical boundary conditions for the transformation inside the indivudual mobility, which is the background for todays presentation.
Alexander Klose
Executive Vice President Overseas Operations
Alexander Klose
Executive Vice President Overseas Operations
Aiways
About Speaker
With some 30 years' experience in automotive strategy and marketing, Dr. Alexander Klose has a deep understanding of the mobility sector around the globe. Before joining Aiways in 2018, Dr. Klose has held roles as the CEO of Volvo Cars (China), and Asia Pacific President of PAG, which included the Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo brands. He has also provided consultancy and support services to a number of automotive retail groups in China. Dr. Klose is responsible for Aiways' operations outside of China.
Alexander Lutz
Managing Director Italy
Alexander Lutz
Managing Director Italy
Polestar
About Speaker
Alexander Lutz is Managing Director of Polestar, Italy, having successfully introduced the electric performance brand in Germany in 2019. He was selected as the first MD to launch two markets, continuing his mission in building commercially profitable sales units – an especially important aspect after Polestar’s IPO. 2021 then saw him elected to the executive board of the VDIK, Germany’s International Association of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, and receive the Automotive News ‘Rising Star’ award. Prior to Polestar, he worked for the Italian luxury sports car brand, Maserati, and before that for Audi AG in the USA. Alexander’s involvement in the automotive industry has enabled him to immerse himself in his three prime passions: people, cars, and progress/continual improvement.
Wolfgang Schmid
Webfleet Head of Central Region
Wolfgang Schmid
Webfleet Head of Central Region
Bridgestone Mobility Solutions
About Speaker
Wolfgang Schmid is the Head of Central Region for Webfleet and leads activities in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Nordics region. He is also responsible for the Customer Success Teams and significantly influences the further development of the company in the above-mentioned markets and regions. As a graduate in business administration with experience in programming logistics software, Wolfgang Schmid is passionate about the impact that data has on our lives today. He is also very interested in the topics of sustainability and the future of (electric) mobility.
Michael Fischer
Deputy General Manager
Michael Fischer
Deputy General Manager
Honda R&D Europe (Deutschland) GmbH
About Speaker
Michael Fischer studied mechanical and process engineering at the University of Technology Darmstadt from 2000 to 2006. In 2006 he joined Honda R&D Europe working in the area of powertrain technology research with a main focus on emission reduction of diesel and gasoline engines as well as model based engine control. From 2011 until 2014 Michael Fischer served as section leader “Powertrain Technology”. In 2014, he became department manager of the Automobile Engineering and Research department followed by the management of the Powertrain and Material Research department in 2016. Since 2019 he is Department Manager of the Digital Solutions & Electrification Research department, developing new business models and solutions for E-Mobility.
Winfried Hermann
Minister of Transport
Winfried Hermann
Minister of Transport
Ministry of Transport Baden-Württemberg
About Speaker
Winfried Hermann is the minister of the Ministry of Transport Baden-Württemberg in the cabinet of Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann since Mai 2011. Minister Hermann is in charge of topics concerning road engineering, public transport, bicycle traffic, foot traffic, rail traffic, car traffic, air traffic, barge traffic and infrastructure. This also includes air pollution control and the protection of nature and against noise. A sustainable new mobility is the guiding principle of the policy of the Ministry of Transport. Human beings, their health and mobility needs and the environment are always the central focus of all the activities. Minister Hermann is also a member of The Green Party and of the State Parliament of Baden- Württemberg.
Stefan Herr
CEO
Stefan Herr
CEO
Evercharge
About Speaker
Stefan Herr is a true pioneer of e-mobility. Since 2007, he has worked for market-defining companies such as RWE, innogy and E.ON. Since the early days of the industry, he has been involved in groundbreaking topics such as ISO 15118. Later, he led the development of a product portfolio for DC charging products on an international scale at innogy. Today, Stefan is part of E.ON Group Innovation. E.ON Group Innovation is a modular innovation platform that identifies, develops and scales future technologies and digital business models in the energy sector and beyond for E.ON's core business. This is where Evercharge was born. Today he is CEO of Evercharge and his mission is to ensure that EV drivers can rely on their next charging session - every charging session.
Day 2
09:30-09:50
How AI and Data Driven Operations Can Improve the CPO Business Case
Layla Keramat
Partner, Experience Innovation EMEA
Layla Keramat
Partner, Experience Innovation EMEA
Prophet Germany GmbH
About Speaker
Layla Keramat is Prophet's EMEA Partner for Experience & Innovation, with over 30 years of experience defining and designing innovative digital solutions with her multi- disciplinary teams. With a human-centered design approach, Layla creates systems of service and product for connected mobility, health, telcos, digital wallets, IoT (at home and industry), and future cities for clients such as Porsche, Volkswagen, IKEA, China UnionPay, Deutsche Telekom, AT&T, O2 Telefonica, Saudi Telekom, Samsung, Siemens, General Electric, 9/11 Memorial Museum, and other leading brands. Her programs have successfully been brought to markets across the US, Europe, Middle East, and China. Layla recently spoke at multiple events including Business Design Talks, TU München, InnoTrans, University Darmstadt, be.digital Digital Innovation Day, University of St. Gallen, Lucerne University, and Hyper Island. She also presented to the NYU Museum Studies Master’s Program, served as a jury member for the IDZ UX Awards and ADC, and worked as an Adjunct Professor at the School of Visual Arts in New York.
Marc Mültin
Founder and CEO
Marc Mültin
Founder and CEO
Switch
About Speaker
Marc Mültin is Founder and CEO from Switch
Eva Vilaplana
Automotive Business Line Director for Hydrogen Activities
Eva Vilaplana
Automotive Business Line Director for Hydrogen Activities
FORVIA
About Speaker
Eva Vilaplana is Director of the Automotive Business Line for the Faurecia Hydrogen Solutions division since June 2023. With a double degree in chemistry (in Spain) and in materials engineering (in France), Eva cumulates 25 years of experience in the automotive industry for Tier2 and Tier1 suppliers. She first developed a solid expertise in Marketing and Product Management, when the automotive industry massively transformed metal components into thermoplastic and/or thermosetting systems meeting the challenge of constraints in terms of weight and integration. In 2004, Eva Vilaplana joined FORVIA's Business Group Clean Mobility to support the commercial development of emission control solutions adapted to exhaust systems for internal combustion engines. During her 19 years of experience at Faurecia, Eva led product strategy, sales, projects and customer strategy for the vast majority of international OEMs working with Faurecia.
Robert Gantner
Head of Business Development Battery Systems OEM
Robert Gantner
Head of Business Development Battery Systems OEM
Webasto Group
About Speaker
Studied Electronics Systems Engineering at the University for Applied Science in Augsburg, Germany, and the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, as well as Renewable Energy Systems Technology at the University of Loughborough, England. In 2005 he started working for Daimler AG in several positions in the fields of technology management and electric drivetrains. In 2015 he became Manager Product Safety for Li-Ion batteries at the Accumotive GmbH & Co. KG, a 100% subsidiary of Daimler AG, before changing to Valmet Automotive in 2018 as Senior Manager Battery Systems Development. In 2019 he joined the Webasto Group as Business Unit Engineering Manager and is responsible for technical customer requests and the lead engineering of automotive battery systems.
Benjamin Krieger
Secretary General
Benjamin Krieger
Secretary General
CLEPA
About Speaker
Before taking over as Secretary General on 1 September last year, Benjamin Krieger led the government affairs team of CLEPA - European Association of Automotive Suppliers for over four years, focusing on carbon and pollutant emissions standards, the wider sustainability agenda, digitalization of mobility, international trade, and competitiveness. Originally from Germany, Mr Krieger has been working in the EU policy sphere for 15 years, with stations as Head of Office and Press Spokesperson for a delegation of MEPs in the European Parliament and advising businesses and associations as a consultant for strategic political communication.
Stefano Cattaneo
Global Director New Business E Mobility
Stefano Cattaneo
Global Director New Business E Mobility
IPG Photonics
About Speaker
Stefano Cattaneo is Global Director for E-Mobility at IPG Photonics with over 30 years of experience in laser technology and its application. He got his Master Degree in Physics at Milan University in 1994 with a thesis on the development of High Power Optical Amplifier for DWM Communication, successfully presented at the European conference ECOC ‘94. After a first experience in Italtel SpA as designer of fiber optical amplifiers, he joined the Italian branch of IPG Photonics in 1998 as manager of industrial division. In 2008 he was promoted General Manager of the branch and remained in the role until 2021 when he got the new position of Global Director e-mobility following main sales opportunities and developments on the topic among all Corporate’s subsidiaries.
Marvin Ruf
Sr. Account Executive
Marvin Ruf
Sr. Account Executive
HERE Technologies
About Speaker
Marvin joined HERE Technologies in 2022 as Sr. Account Executive EMEAR and is working on OEM accounts and emerging business. He consults and guides customers to maximise the use of HERE‘s Navigation, ADAS, AD and EV services to create the best experience for end-customers. Marvin studied Automotive Engineering at the Technical University of Berlin and previously worked for multiple OEMs, mainly for Daimler, where over the last years he worked in the departments of Business Development and Strategic Partnership Management in the space of digital services. He is based in Berlin, one of HERE‘s main sites and has previously spoken on the ICA summit on the topic of Autonomous Vehicles.
Sebastian Leber
Director Investments & Innovation Programs
Sebastian Leber
Director Investments & Innovation Programs
The Drivery
About Speaker
2020 - 2023: Mgmt. Board & Co-Founder, Veecle (Elexir AG) Main driver in operative and strategic decisions and execution, Managed several funding rounds (7-digits), Grew team from 4-20 members in 2 years, Responsible for P&L, Built up extensive network in mobility ecosystem (corporate and Start-Up) as well to VC ́s 2019 - 2021: Head of Incubation and Investment (Procura), IT Inkubator GmbH Helped Start-Ups to get from pre-seed to seed stage and get the jump to Series A, Developed a scalable business model for IT Inkubator (Incubation as a Service, Consulting Services and Innovation Services for Founders as well corporates),Iterate product and service innovations and ensured the product market fit, managed 8-digit budget 2019: Digital Strategy Manager, Accenture Helping clients to perform strategic transformation projects to create new innovations in existing environments and create new market potentials, Established agile framework for accelerated processes, highly customer oriented problem solver 2017 - 2019: Start Up Consultant, IT Inkubator GmbH Consulting Start-Ups, Enabling Ideation and Strategy Iterations, Be the middle man for corporate and start-ups and analyzing and creating innovation potentials
Jan Bracke
CTO
Jan Bracke
CTO
e-TROVA
About Speaker
Holding a master in Bio Engineering and Manufacturing Management. Leadership roles within General Motors for production as well as manufacturing engineering. Independent Manufacturing consultancy for OEM’s and suppliers. Founder and CTO for eTrova offering Diesel-to-Electric repowering of heavy-duty trucks.
Darko Levicar
Director Transport Policy
Darko Levicar
Director Transport Policy
Hydrogen Europe
About Speaker
In the last 20 years Darko Levicar has worked in public and private sector on different international projects on mobility, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, trade, digital platforms and product industrialisation. He was actively involved in business operations and consulting to management boards in automotive and cycling industry, energy production and distribution, sustainable mobility and logistics, Slovenian and EU governments, trade organisations and chambers of commerce. Prior to joining Hydrogen Europe as Director for Mobility policy, Darko held many management positions, worked as a private consultant and as a counselor at Ministry for infrastructure of Republic of Slovenia. During Slovenian presidency of the EU Council in 2021, he was chairing Council working group meetings on intermodal transport. While working on projects and coordinating partnerships for sustainable and smart mobility, he worked with many stakeholders in European Union, Western Balkans, Taiwan, China and United States of America.
Benno Leuthner
Head of Business Development
Benno Leuthner
Head of Business Development
CUSTOMCELLS
About Speaker
Benno Leuthner studied mechanical engineering at the University of Appliend Sciences Hamburg. Already during his study he hired at the consulting company P3. There he started his working life in the field of project management and consulting for various high and low voltage battery systems for German OEMs. Benno Leuthner joined CUSTOMCELLS as head of business development and sales in November 2017 and expanded the business focused on automotive and aviation purposes as also for the production of mid and large scale cells.
Jens Fleckenstein
Global Hydrogen Strategy Trucks & Buses
Jens Fleckenstein
Global Hydrogen Strategy Trucks & Buses
Daimler Truck AG
About Speaker
H2 & Fuel Cell Strategy @ Daimler Trucks and Buses Responsible for the build up of cellcentric – a Daimler Truck and Volvo Group JV IPCEI Coordinator for the IPCEI Wave H2Move – Coordinating the applications for Important Projects of Common European Industry for the Transport industry
Silke Frank
Managing Director
Silke Frank
Managing Director
Hydrogen Moves GmbH
About Speaker
Meet the person: Silke Frank Silke Frank, otherwise known as Miss Hydrogen, has been active in the Hydrogen industry for the past 19 years. Having started out in the events sector, she has organized over 60 Hydrogen events around the globe since 2004. Between 2020 and 2022, Silke Frank and her team provided infotainment and support on all matters concerning Hydrogen to many thousands of people – digitally and interactively through webinars and 24-hour events. She maintains one of the largest personal H2 networks, based on mutually supportive and long-standing relationships. Silke Frank is an expert and empathetic communicator and networker. She guides institutions, companies, associations and policymakers interested in Hydrogen toward a prosperous Hydrogen future. One of the things that is particularly important to her is making her clients happHY! Her motto: Nothing else in the world is so powerful as an idea whose time has come. (Victor Hugo) Meet the entrepreneur: Hydrogen Moves GmbH In May 2022 Silke Frank founded Hydrogen Moves GmbH. True to the company slogan “Push the Market!”, she and her colleagues ensure their clients are successful in Hydrogen through their role as independent and proactive marketers and strategic Hydrogen consultants. “We listen, think and act alongside you and for you – both locally and internationally. Our experience, well-established connections and personal contacts around the world are channeled into your success!” www.hydrogen-moves.de/en Meet the Vice President: honorary position at the German Association DWV Since December 2020 Silke Frank has been serving at a national level as Vice President of the German Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (DWV). In December 2022, she was reelected onto the steering committee by a significant majority, confirming her appointment as Vice President. In her role she is passionate about communication, representation, member relations and bringing together the right partners. www.dwv-info.de Behind the scenes: at home in Berglen, Germany Silke Frank lives with her husband and two sons. In her leisure time she enjoys family time, music, gardening, nature, reading and wine.
Florian Wunsch
VP Sales
Florian Wunsch
VP Sales
Morrow Batteries
About Speaker
Florian Wunsch is Vice President of Sales in Morrow Batteries. Florian has been at the forefront of the electric mobility evolution in Europe, and for 14 years, he led the B2B business and global powertrain sales of Nissan. He managed Nissan’s electric vehicle business development and achieved commercial success among early EV adopters before Tesla entered the market. He started his career in Formula 1 with Redbull-Sauber and Mercedes-McLaren, led the European Marketing of Goodyear and found with electric mobility a huge satisfaction in doing something sustainable to make this world a better one. Nowadays, the market is at a tipping point where electric mobility will outcompete its fossil counterparts. Florian Wunsch is proud father of twin boys, has both Swiss and German citizenship and holds a master’s in mechanical engineering and business Administration and a Bachelor's in Electric Engineering.
Agnes Mink
Partner
Agnes Mink
Partner
Mercuri Urval
About Speaker
Agnes Mink has been with Mercuri Urval Austria since 2007. Agnes focuses on Executive Search within the CEE Region. She is a specialist in attracting and selecting the right people for her clients. She operates within the Financial Services, as well as Automotive and Consumer Sectors and Industrial Products & Manufacturing. Besides Executive Search Agnes prepares organisations and people for future success through Business Coaching (ICF certified Coach), Talent Management and Organisational Development. Prior to joining Mercuri Urval, Agnes gained professional experience as a Senior Advisor at KPMG Advisory in Budapest, Hungary. Before that, she was an Advisor at the National Bank of Hungary and Business Development Manager CEE at Philips Hungary. Member of ICF (International Coach Federation), ICF certified Coach. Agnes graduated at the University of Economic Sciences and Public Administration in Budapest (MSc), with her Master's in Economics & Marketing. She has a Postgraduate Degree in Legal Studies (ELTE University, Faculty of Law, Budapest). Agnes is fluent in Hungarian, English, German and French.
Klaus Steinmann
Partner & Global Head Automotive
Klaus Steinmann
Partner & Global Head Automotive
Mercuri Urval
About Speaker
Klaus Steinmann started with Mercuri Urval in 1998 in our Hamburg Office. From the beginning, he had his focus on the Automotive- & Aerospace as well as Manufacturing Industries. After almost 5 years (2006-2010) of collecting experience as a Manager and Partner in Executive Search outside Mercuri Urval, he returned end of 2010 and became a member of the German Board & Executive team of Mercuri Urval. In 2011 he built up our German Automotive Sector Team with today 15 Automotive consultants. End of 2013 Klaus got promoted as Global Head of the Automotive Sector at Mercuri Urval. He established the Global Automotive Sector Group at Mercuri Urval with today 45 Automotive consultants in more than 20 countries. The team performs International Executive Searches in more than 30 Automotive countries, including China, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Korea, India, Brazil, the USA, Mexico, and South Africa. The Global Automotive Team works currently for 10 OEMs and about 30 Top Global Suppliers. Since 2017 Klaus Steinmann is, together with three other colleagues, the Head of our Düsseldorf office. Klaus is experienced in New Technologies and Trends such as Electric and Hybrid Cars, Autonomous Drive, Industry 4.0 and Digitalisation. Prior to joining Mercuri Urval, Klaus Steinmann had worked for several years in a number of different functions within Robert Bosch GmbH and Atlas Copco, mainly in Sales and Marketing. After an apprenticeship as Industrial Clerk Klaus Steinmann studied business administration at the Universities of Nuremberg and Bamberg with majors in Automotive Business, Marketing and Strategic Management. He holds a master's degree in economics. Klaus speaks English and German fluently, and some Italian.
Aleksander Rajch
Board Member
Aleksander Rajch
Board Member
PSPA
About Speaker
After 15 years in public affairs within the energy, financial, defense and renewables sector, Aleksander switched to working toward the decarbonization of road transport as part of a non- profit NGO - PSPA.
Mark Thompson
Managing Director
Mark Thompson
Managing Director
Talga Group
About Speaker
Mr Thompson has over 30 years’ global experience in the geoscience, technology and mineral industries and 20 years in public company leadership and capital markets. Mr Thompson founded Talga and previously founded and served on the Board of ASX-listed Catalyst Metals Limited. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, the Society of Economic Geologists, and the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology. Talga Group Ltd (ASX:TLG) is building a European battery materials supply chain to offer products critical to the green transition. Talga’s innovative technology and vertical integration of 100% owned Swedish graphite resources provides security of supply and creates additional value for stakeholders.
Alexander Bourgett
VP Strategic Development and Research
Alexander Bourgett
VP Strategic Development and Research
eSystems MTG GmbH
About Speaker
Alexander Bourgett is the VP Strategic Development and Research at eSystems MTG GmbH, a part of KATEK group. He is part of the founding team of eSystems, which started in 2016 and nowadays is a full Tier 1 OEM supplier for AC charging infrastructure. Alexander has over 20 years experience in automotive development covering engineering and management roles in Infotainment, Audio, Telematics and EV charging system development. Alexander holds a Dipl.Ing degree in Electrical Engineering from Technical University Darmstadt, Germany.
Marie Theres Bort
Deputy Head of Division Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in Mobility – G 25
Marie Theres Bort
Deputy Head of Division Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in Mobility – G 25
Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV)
About Speaker
Marie Theres Bort is Deputy Head of Division Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in Mobility – G 25 from Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV)
Nick De Bie
Application Engineer
Nick De Bie
Application Engineer
Flanders Make VZW
About Speaker
I am graduated as Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering with the specialization in Vehicle Technology. Within Flanders Make, I work as research engineer on hybrid and electric vehicles such as the Range Rover Evoque demonstrator vehicles and electric heavy duty truck. Next to that, I am also working as a test engineer on high-voltage batteries and electric motors.
Ambassador Jaime Ruiz Huescar
Director, Cofounder
Ambassador Jaime Ruiz Huescar
Director, Cofounder
CITIES FORUM
About Speaker
Jaime Ruiz Huescar is Director, Cofounder from CITIES FORUM
Ambassador Sebastian Henßler
Publisher
Ambassador Sebastian Henßler
Publisher
SH Web dienstleistungsgesellschaft mbH
About Speaker
Sebastian Henßler is Publisher from SH Web dienstleistungsgesellschaft mbH
Anna Wise
Head of Strategy
Anna Wise
Head of Strategy
Nyobolt
About Speaker
Anna is Head of Strategy at the ultra-fast charging battery company Nyobolt. Anna has over 15 years’ experience in zero emission technologies spanning research, government and industry, with a focus in the last decade on battery technology. Prior to joining Nyobolt, Anna held the role of Head of Battery Technology at Innovate UK where she led the innovation programme and technical direction of the UK Government’s £330m Faraday Battery Challenge. An experienced chemist with a Ph.D. in electrochemistry, Anna previously worked at Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in the USA, carrying out collaborative research with businesses and academia on battery materials.
Michael Brecht
Michael is globally known as a panel host and keynote speaker, with performances at E-Mobility and EV Summits, Start-up Conferences to the World Economic Forum Seoul. As an experienced executive and networker Michael is passionate about helping to transform the mobility, infrastructure & energy sectors. Michael also is a sector principal in the fields of mobility, energy and urban infrastructure for European M&A boutique firm Hampleton Partners. He is a seasoned executive with more than 25 years of experience in IT and software services, digital commerce and smart mobility and infrastructure solutions. Michael carries both a German and an Australian passport.
Become a Speaker
The Green Auto Summit 2024 call for speakers is now open! Whether you’re launching new products, discussing industry challenges, or looking for partners to bring innovations to life - share your vision on the Green Auto Summit 2024 stage!
Find Out More
Subscribe and never miss exclusive content and updates
Only twice a month!
