I am currently responsible for the product "Data Platforms", part of the domain "Automatisiertes Fahren, E/E Absicherung, Fahrzeugerprobung" at the BMW Group. Prior to that I was responsible for global data platforms at BMW hosting use cases across multiple domains in the company, like manufacturing, connected Drive, vehicle development, finance or marketing.

Prior to BMW I was leading all global efforts related to Big Data, Personalization and Digital Analytics at PAYBACK which is part of the American Express group.

I hold a PhD and a diploma in Computer Science from the University of Innsbruck / Austria and the University of Passau / Germany respectively.
Since my diploma studies, I developed an interest in intelligent use of data and semantics to drive businesses in multiple industries.

With its BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad brands, the BMW Group is the world's leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorbikes and a provider of premium financial and mobility services. The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production locations worldwide; the company has a global sales network with representatives in over 140 countries.