Kongsberg Automotive

Board/Management Information • Aug 18, 2021

Kongsberg Automotive has appointed Dr. Christian Amsel as Chief Technology Officer

Kongsberg Automotive has appointed Dr. Christian Amsel as Chief Technology Officer

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.

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.

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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.