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Katrin Lehmann

Mercedes-Benz AG

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Katrin Lehmann has been the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Mercedes-Benz Group AG and Mercedes-Benz AG since April 2024, with a global responsibility for IT across all divisions, brands and markets. Previously, she was Vice President IT Sales/Marketing & Home of Tech at Mercedes-Benz AG. The focus of her work was on the digitalization of all sales processes, including IT-based marketing, sales and after-sales activities.

She started her professional career in the SAP sphere in 2001. Since 2004, she has held various management positions in consulting as well as in solution and business development within the SAP Group. In 2015, she took on the role of Program Lead in Strategic Program Management and became the Global Chief Data Officer in 2017. Afterward, she was appointed as Senior VP of S/4 HANA Cloud Data Development. In her last position as Senior VP of Customer Innovation & Maintenance at the Product Engineering Group at SAP SE, she oversaw customer and industry-specific software development, software maintenance and innovation from 2020 to 2023.

Katrin Lehmann holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Mannheim Business School.

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Accelerating Innovation at Full Speed with Bertha Benz's Spirit

Join Katrin Lehmann, Chief Information Officer of Mercedes-Benz, at STARTUP AUTOBAHN expo2025 as she reveals how the automotive giant embraces innovation! Discover how Mercedes-Benz collaborates with startups and integrates cutting-edge AI across its entire operation, from software development and finance to R&D, HR, customer assistance, and even factory floors. Plus, get a glimpse of "Apollo," the humanoid robot being explored for future production lines.

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Missed the cutting-edge insights of STARTUP AUTOBAHN expo2025? Or eager to relive the experience? Immerse yourself in the future of mobility, production, enterprise, and sustainability! Catch up on the visionary discussions, witness groundbreaking startups, and gain invaluable insights from industry leaders like Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and DXC Technology. Hear from esteemed speakers including Sascha Karimpour, Katrin Lehmann, Andreas Haffner, Saeed Amidi, and Kaveri Camire as they delve into the transformative power of AI, the evolving talent landscape, the importance of collaboration, and the future of the automotive industry. Explore how major corporations are seamlessly integrating with innovative startups, driving unparalleled innovation, and addressing critical challenges such as circularity and data utilization. Discover the latest AI applications, from accelerating software development to optimizing factory automation and enhancing customer assistance. This is your exclusive opportunity to reconnect with Europe's most successful open innovation platform. Access the full event recording now and be inspired by the pioneering spirit that is shaping tomorrow's world!

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11:45 AM (UTC)

15 min

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Keynote "Accelerating Innovation at Full Speed with Bertha Benz's Spirit"

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