Zurich, August 18, 2021- Kongsberg Automotive has appointed Dr. Christian Amsel
as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to support the company’s continuous growth and
innovation strategy, effective August 1, 2021.
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As CTO, Christian will oversee Kongsberg Automotive’s technology portfolio, and
be responsible for new innovations and acquisitions. He will report directly to
Joerg Buchheim, President & CEO of Kongsberg Automotive.
Christian joins Kongsberg Automotive from Inalfa Roof Systems Group in the
Netherlands, where he has served as CTO and CEO Europe.He brings with him over
two decades of experience in research, advanced, and series development of
automotive products. In his past work, he has been responsible for program
management, engineering, and process development of products-from acquisitions,
development, to successful launches.
As a member of the executive board at Hella KGaA Hueck&Co, Christian led
strategic alignment of the business fields-driver assistance systems (24 and
77GHz radar systems) and energy management (power electronics i.g. 48V DCDC
converter, battery management systems for electric, and hybrid vehicles). At
Hella, he has also held P&L responsibility and oversaw the operative
implementation of the strategy, including acquisition, project control, and
launch management. Christian has been in the advisory board of two Korean
companies and two European start up companies.
He studied electrical engineering at the Technical University of Aachen (RWTH
Aachen) and received his Doctor of Engineering degree at the Institute for
Automotive Engineering (ika).
“Christian brings with him his deep automotive experience in driving innovation,
in particular, within the highly attractive new fields of autonomous and
electrical vehicle applications. He is an expert in harmonizing and
standardizing of development processes and knows well how to increase efficiency
and competitiveness with a clear customer focus,” says Joerg, adding, “His
international experience in business development and management, and his
structured and strong problem analysis and resolution skills will be an asset to
Kongsberg Automotive as we move towards the future.”
“I am honored to be a part of the Kongsberg Automotive, a company that has a
longstanding history of creating and leading innovation for the automotive
industry. I am looking forward to working with the team committed towards
pioneering technology suited for the 21st century,” says Christian.
Media contact
Therese Sjoborg Skurdal
therese.skurdal@ka-group.com
+47 982 14 059
About Kongsberg Automotive ASA
Kongsberg Automotive provides world-class products to the global vehicle
industry. Our products enhance the driving experience, making it safer, more
comfortable, and sustainable. With approximately 11,000 employees in 19
countries, Kongsberg Automotive is truly a global supplier. The company has more
than 27 production facilities worldwide. The product portfolio includes seat
comfort systems, driver and motion control systems, fluid assemblies, and
industrial driver interface products developed for global vehicle manufacturers.
Find more information at www.kongsbergautomotive.com.
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