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Plenary Speakers 2021
Markus Duesmann
Chairman of the Board of Management and Board of Management Member for Product Lines at AUDI AG
Markus Duesmann was born on June 23, 1969 in Heek, North Rhine-Westphalia. In 1991, he completed his studies of mechanical engineering at Steinfurt University of Applied Sciences with a degree in engineering. He began his career in 1992 as a design engineer for a V12 series-production engine at Mercedes-Benz in Stuttgart. In 1995, he moved to the development service provider FEV GmbH in Aachen, where he held various positions, the last of which was head of the engine mechanics division. In 2004, he took over the position of main department manager for new diesel engines at DaimlerChrysler AG in Stuttgart, and in 2005 became head of Formula 1 development at Mercedes-Benz in Brixworth in the United Kingdom. In 2007, Markus Duesmann moved to BMW AG as head of Formula 1 powertrain. After holding several responsible positions at that company, he was Board of Management Member for Purchasing and Supplier Network at BMW AG from October 2016 until July 2018. The Supervisory Board of AUDI AG appointed Markus Duesmann as Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG effective April 1, 2020. Since then, he has also had Board of Management responsibility for Volkswagen Group Research and Development. Additionally he is entrusted with responsibility for the China business of the AUDI AG and with Board of Management responsibility for Product Lines at AUDI AG.
Markus Duesmann was born on June 23, 1969 in Heek, North Rhine-Westphalia. In 1991, he completed his studies of mechanical engineering at Steinfurt University of Applied Sciences with a degree in engineering. He began his career in 1992 as a design engineer for a V12 series-production engine at Mercedes-Benz in Stuttgart. In 1995, he moved to the development service provider FEV GmbH in Aachen, where he held various positions, the last of which was head of the engine mechanics division. In 2004, he took over the position of main department manager for new diesel engines at DaimlerChrysler AG in Stuttgart, and in 2005 became head of Formula 1 development at Mercedes-Benz in Brixworth in the United Kingdom. In 2007, Markus Duesmann moved to BMW AG as head of Formula 1 powertrain. After holding several responsible positions at that company, he was Board of Management Member for Purchasing and Supplier Network at BMW AG from October 2016 until July 2018. The Supervisory Board of AUDI AG appointed Markus Duesmann as Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG effective April 1, 2020. Since then, he has also had Board of Management responsibility for Volkswagen Group Research and Development. Additionally he is entrusted with responsibility for the China business of the AUDI AG and with Board of Management responsibility for Product Lines at AUDI AG.
Dr.-Ing. Stefan Hartung
Member of the Board of Management, Robert Bosch GmbH
Dr. Stefan Hartung has been a member of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH since January 2013. Since January 2019, he has been chairman of the Mobility Solutions business sector, and responsible for the Powertrain Solutions and Electrical Drives divisions. Prior to this, he was responsible for the Energy and Building Technology as well as the Industrial Technology business sectors, in addition to the Bosch Connected Industry business unit. Born in Dortmund in 1966, Stefan Hartung is married and has two children. He studied mechanical engineering, specializing in manufacturing technology, at RWTH Aachen, where he also submitted his PhD on quality management methods in 1993. He joined Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH in Munich in 2004. Before that, he worked for the Fraunhofer Society and the management consultants McKinsey & Company in Düsseldorf.
Dr. Stefan Hartung has been a member of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH since January 2013. Since January 2019, he has been chairman of the Mobility Solutions business sector, and responsible for the Powertrain Solutions and Electrical Drives divisions. Prior to this, he was responsible for the Energy and Building Technology as well as the Industrial Technology business sectors, in addition to the Bosch Connected Industry business unit. Born in Dortmund in 1966, Stefan Hartung is married and has two children. He studied mechanical engineering, specializing in manufacturing technology, at RWTH Aachen, where he also submitted his PhD on quality management methods in 1993. He joined Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH in Munich in 2004. Before that, he worked for the Fraunhofer Society and the management consultants McKinsey & Company in Düsseldorf.
Prof. Dr. Ralf G. Herrtwich
Senior Director Automotive Software NVIDIA, Berlin
Ralf G. Herrtwich runs automotive software development for NVIDIA in Europe. He currently focusses on artificial intelligence for autonomous vehicles and new automotive computing architectures. Past assignments in Dr. Herrtwich’s career include managing the Automotive and Services Business Units of HERE Technologies as well as developing self-driving vehicles for Mercedes-Benz. In 2013, his team made an S-Class re-enact the world’s first overland drive, covering the historic 65-miles Bertha Benz Route autonomously in regular traffic. A computer scientist by education, Dr. Herrtwich started his career in academia at TU Berlin and UC Berkeley. He then held management positions with IBM and several telecommunication start-ups before joining Daimler in 1998 to manage its Advanced Engineering Centers on Telematics & Infotainment and, later, Driver Assistance & Chassis Systems. Since 2009, he also is honorary professor for vehicle information technology at the Technical University of Berlin. In recognition of his contributions to computing innovations in the car industry, he was named Fellow of the German Computer Science Society in 2019.
Ralf G. Herrtwich runs automotive software development for NVIDIA in Europe. He currently focusses on artificial intelligence for autonomous vehicles and new automotive computing architectures. Past assignments in Dr. Herrtwich’s career include managing the Automotive and Services Business Units of HERE Technologies as well as developing self-driving vehicles for Mercedes-Benz. In 2013, his team made an S-Class re-enact the world’s first overland drive, covering the historic 65-miles Bertha Benz Route autonomously in regular traffic. A computer scientist by education, Dr. Herrtwich started his career in academia at TU Berlin and UC Berkeley. He then held management positions with IBM and several telecommunication start-ups before joining Daimler in 1998 to manage its Advanced Engineering Centers on Telematics & Infotainment and, later, Driver Assistance & Chassis Systems. Since 2009, he also is honorary professor for vehicle information technology at the Technical University of Berlin. In recognition of his contributions to computing innovations in the car industry, he was named Fellow of the German Computer Science Society in 2019.
Dr. Byung-Ki Ahn
Senior Vice President der Electric Powertrain BU, R&D Division Hyundai MOBIS, Korea
Dr. Byung-Ki Ahn, born in 1963, studied Mechanical Engineering at the Seoul National University in Korea. In 1991, Dr. Ahn moved to the USA, where he obtained his doctoral degree at Virginia Tech, followed by occupations as Senior Research Scientist at the Pacific Northwest Nat’l Lab and as Senior Engineer at UTC Fuel Cells. In 2004, he returned to Korea to begin his career at Hyundai MOBIS as Chief Researcher. From 2006 until 2017, Dr. Ahn directed the Fuel Cell and Eco-friendly vehicle Performance Development groups at Hyundai Motor, before returning to Hyundai MOBIS. Currently, Dr. Ahn fulfils the position as Senior Vice President of the Electric Powertrain BU, R&D Division at Hyundai MOBIS in Korea.
Dr. Byung-Ki Ahn, born in 1963, studied Mechanical Engineering at the Seoul National University in Korea. In 1991, Dr. Ahn moved to the USA, where he obtained his doctoral degree at Virginia Tech, followed by occupations as Senior Research Scientist at the Pacific Northwest Nat’l Lab and as Senior Engineer at UTC Fuel Cells. In 2004, he returned to Korea to begin his career at Hyundai MOBIS as Chief Researcher. From 2006 until 2017, Dr. Ahn directed the Fuel Cell and Eco-friendly vehicle Performance Development groups at Hyundai Motor, before returning to Hyundai MOBIS. Currently, Dr. Ahn fulfils the position as Senior Vice President of the Electric Powertrain BU, R&D Division at Hyundai MOBIS in Korea.