Embracing the Future: Simplification, Standardization, and Strategic Vision in IT As Chief Enterprise Architect & Director of IT Strategy I am leading a international team of experts aiming for a streamlined, standardized and sustainable governed worldwide IT landscape serving the entire Mercedes-Benz AG. With over 20 years of professional experience in international software development and more than 10 years in IT strategy development at C-level, I possess a broad and deep expertise in the areas of Digital Transformation, IT Transformation, Process Management, Value-based Product Portfolio, Software Development and Execution, Product Orientation, and a Cloud-first approach. As I continue to drive change and innovation within Mercedes-Benz, I am excited about the opportunities to foster a more agile, efficient, and strategically aligned IT organization. I'm looking forward to support shaping the future of mobility and to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.IT Strategy & Innovation Management: shaping the future of our IT including new focus areas like GenAIMaximum Simplification: making our IT more resilient and robust while ensuring less complexity to support our business to overcome the challenges of tomorrowRadical Standardization: establishing uniform processes and systems to set the stage for increased efficiency and a future-ready technological basis including global responsibility for SAP Transformatiom and Mainframe StrategyZero Tolerance Governance: providing central Enterprise Architecture guidance and guardrails across the entire Mercedes-Benz IT