Structure & Role - Catena-X

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.