Stefan Bruhnke becomes Executive Vice President at AVL
Graz, Austria, 16 July 2024 - AVL List GmbH has appointed DI Stefan Bruhnke to the Management Board. He will assume the position of Executive Vice President for Global Business Development, Sales and International Operations in the Engineering division, succeeding Prof Dr Uwe Dieter Grebe.
As Business and Technical Field Leader Vehicle, the internationally experienced top manager was most recently responsible for the development and business development of passenger cars, two-wheelers and light commercial vehicles. With a degree in mechanical engineering from the Technical University of Stuttgart and 15 years of management experience in international teams in the areas of engineering, operations, project and quality management, the 45-year-old brings with him extensive expertise.
In addition to his extensive experience in the automotive industry, including at Ineos Automotive and Mercedes-Benz, Bruhnke has valuable expertise in the areas of development, business development and global sales of complex vehicle systems, software, analysis technology and digitalisation solutions.
"The automotive industry is undergoing an exciting paradigm shift towards software-orientated vehicle development. In order to ensure sustainable and affordable mobility for all, it is essential that vehicle functions are digitally mapped, comprehensively tested and understood in the interaction of all systems," explains Stefan Bruhnke. "It gives me great pleasure to be involved in this transformation towards sustainable mobility in my new role at AVL."
Helmut List, Chairman of the Management Board, adds: "With the appointment of Stefan Bruhnke as Executive Vice President, AVL has gained an experienced automotive expert who understands both our company and the needs of the market. His experience and leadership qualities will further strengthen our Engineering division."
With the appointment of Bruhnke to the management board, AVL is strengthening its strategic competences and consistently pursuing its technological innovation policy. This puts the company in an excellent position to meet the rapidly changing demands of the market.
With around 12,000 employees, AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation, and testing in the automotive industry and in other sectors such as aviation, marine, and energy. Based on extensive in-house research, AVL develops innovative technologies and development tools for green, safe, and sustainable mobility.
AVL supports international customers and partners in their sustainable and digital transformation. The company focuses on electrification, software, artificial intelligence, and automation. In addition, AVL supports companies in energy-intensive industries on their path to more sustainable and efficient energy generation and supply.
Innovation is a central driving force at AVL. Together with a global network of experts at more than 90 locations and over 45 tech and engineering centers, AVL is actively shaping the future of mobility.
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