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Structure & Role

The Catena-X Automotive Network e.V. is developing an open and standardized data ecosystem for industry.

The association defines technical standards, fosters cross-company collaboration throughout the value chain, and supports its members through knowledge sharing and networking. Organized into the Executive Board, Operational Office, Advisory Board, and specialized working groups, Catena-X ensures efficient and interoperable cooperation across the ecosystem.

Key responsibilities of the association

The Catena-X association coordinates the development of a standardized, open data ecosystem. Its members work in expert groups to define technical standards and certification frameworks. Core tasks also include:

  • Managing strategic partnerships
  • Providing training and information resources
  • Overseeing release and version management
  • Selecting and commissioning operating companies, clearing houses, and conformity assessment bodies
  • Supporting international networking and collaboration with industry associations

How the association is structured?

Executive Board

The Board consists of twelve members representing different sectors of the automotive industry. They are responsible for the strategic direction and governance of the association.

Main responsibilities:

  • Strategic leadership of the association
  • Organizing and conducting general assemblies
  • Financial planning and management
  • Approving new member applications
  • Appointing Advisory Board members
  • Mediating internal conflicts

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Chair of the Board, Program Lead Data Driven Value Chain, BMW AG
Oliver Ganser
Treasurer, Director Automotive Ecosystems, Siemens AG
Claus Cremers
Expert Leader Supply Chain, Renault Group
Aimé-Frédéric Rosenzweig
Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, Magna
John H. Farrell
Global VP, Automotive Industry Business Unit, SAP SE
Hagen Heubach
Head of Procurement and Supplier Quality Product and Cost Management Mercedes
Kathrin Daecke
Director External Affairs Sustainable Development & R&D, Valeo
Jean-Baptiste Burtscher
Enterprise Sales Leader, Industrial Accounts IBM
Jon Jacobson
CEO Cofinity-X
Thomas Rösch
Deputy Chair, Managing Director, Fraunhofer ISST
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Boris Otto
Director Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, Circulor Ltd.
Luise Müller-Hofstede
Robert Bosch GmbH
Dr. Karin Pennemann

GAMS Board – Global Activation & Market Steering

The GAMS Board takes on a strategic role complementary to the Management Board, focusing on international activation and market-driven implementation.

Main responsibilities:

  • Providing strategic direction for market activation and global scaling
  • Steering prioritization and alignment of use case rollout based on industry needs
  • Supporting internationalization efforts, including hub collaboration and ecosystem expansion
  • Reviewing market feedback and translating business demand into ecosystem priorities
  • Enabling coordinated engagement with OEMs, suppliers, and service providers
  • Ensuring alignment between operational goals and ecosystem development
Chief Transformation Officer at AIAG
Kevin Piotrowski
Managing Director of Galia and Chairman of ODETTE
Eric Lambert
Vice President Strategy & Marketing at Flex
Nicole Stevenson
Head of Strategy & Portfolio for Production & Logistics Strategy at AUDI
Frank Göller
Director at Innovalia
Dr. Oscar Lazaro

Operational Office

The Catena-X office coordinates and manages all key organizational and operational tasks. It also serves as the central communication hub, providing regular updates via town halls, the website, and newsletters. Additionally, it handles public relations and supports the growth of both the association and the wider ecosystem.

Managing Director – Operations & Governance
Hanno Focken
Managing Director – Value Creation & Technology
Michael Hahn
Communications Manager
Patrick Pickhan
Sustainability Business Domain Manager
Stan Faldin
Transfermanager – Collaborations & Ecosystem
Dr. Carina Gliese
Senior Expert Standardization
Johann Schütz
Platform Domain Manager
Stephan Bauer
PLM, Quality, Resiliency, Industry Core Business Domain Manager
Thibault Grandemenge
Association Operations Manager
Jan Kronschnabel
Project Assistant
Lamei Tang
Certification & Governance Manager
Ann-Kathrin Strauß
Data Space Operations Manager
Theresa Hilger
Chief Software Architect
Mathias Brunkow Moser
Senior Expert for Regulatory and International Affairs
Jan Seidel
Accounting / HR
Hedda Massoth
Test Manager
Monika Jacobsen
Dataspace Architect
Thomas Obermeyer
Director Catena-X Readiness Booster Program
Diego Caceres
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