What advice would you give to a person considering a career in the auto industry? Give it a try! The auto industry gives you the opportunity to work in various areas. There are unlimited possibilities for your professional and personal education and development. Surveys show that auto companies most often rank at the top when it comes to being great to their employees. What job do you really want to have in the future? I am currently leading a team of scientists. This is fantastic, especially since electric mobility is so future-oriented. I would love to push even further in this field. Perhaps this would be possible if I were to get a different management position or a promotion to a higher executive level. What do you do to relax? Weather permitting, I ride my mountain bike. It's the best way to clear my head and concentrate on something else. I also like to putter around the house. There is always something to improve, install or repair. What is your pet peeve? I don't like disorder, chaos and boredom. And on the highway I can't stand it when people drive in the middle or left lane when the road is empty. What was your first car? A black third-generation VW Golf with 60 hp. Current car? A BMW 4-series Gran Coupe. If you were a car, which one would you be? I would be a Mini Roadster because like me it's fun, lively, usually in a good mood, as well as reliable and modern. 2019 87