Structure & Role

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 is the association 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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Chairman of the Board of Catena-X e.V., Vice President - Processes, Digitalization, Governance and Catena-X, BMW Group

Oliver Ganser

Deputy Chair, Managing Director, Fraunhofer ISST

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Boris Otto

Treasurer, Director Automotive Ecosystems, Siemens AG

Claus Cremers

Head of Global Industry Hub Manufacturing, Fujitsu

Ichiro Aoyagi

Director External Affairs Sustainable Development & R&D, Valeo

Jean-Baptiste Burtscher

Head of Procurement and Supplier Quality Product and Cost Management Mercedes

Kathrin Daecke

Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, Magna

John H. Farrell

Global Head Industry Business Unit Automotive, SAP SE

Nadine Kanja

Vice President Data Management, Data Spaces & Transformation I Chief Digital Office Bosch Mobility

Nathalie Krettek-Rudolph

CEO Cofinity-X

Thomas Rösch

Vice President, Strategic Accounts and APAC | Circulor Supply Chain Traceability, Circulor Ltd.

Yue Jin Tay

Expert Leader Supply Chain, Renault Group Worldwide

Marjorie Vanhoucke

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

Vice President Procurement – Central Functions, Strategy, Processes & Genuine Parts, Porsche AG

Olaf Bollmann

Managing Director of Galia and Chairman of ODETTE

Eric Lambert

Director at Innovalia

Dr. Oscar Lazaro

Vice President, Global Quality, Flex

Don Maeder

Chief Transformation Officer at AIAG

Kevin Piotrowski

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.