Peter Mertens
Chairman at VALENS SEMICONDUCTOR LTD.
Net worth: 96 597 $ as of 2024-04-29
Profile
Peter Mertens is currently the Chairman at Valens Semiconductor Ltd., Viola Group, Autoimmun Diagnostika GmbH, Aurora Labs Ltd.
(Israel), Argo AI GmbH, proteanTecs Ltd., and Recogni, Inc. He previously held positions as the President & Chief Executive Officer at IGS BV, Executive Director at Adam Opel GmbH, Director at Audi Sport GmbH, Director at Audi (China) Enterprise Management Co., Ltd., Director at Polestar Racing & Performance AB, Director at Zenuity AB, Independent Director at Forvia SE, Chief Technical Officer at AUDI AG, Member-Supervisory Board at Volkswagen Financial Services AG, Chief Technology Officer at Volvo Car AB, and Member-Staff at Technische Universität Kaiserslautern.
Dr. Mertens has a graduate degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, graduate and doctorate degrees from Technische Universität Kaiserslautern, and an undergraduate degree from Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-13 | 39,916 ( 0.04% ) | 96 597 $ | 2024-04-29 |
Peter Mertens active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| VALENS SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. | Chairman | 2020-04-06 |
proteanTecs Ltd.
 proteanTecs Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ProteanTecs Ltd. develops software for electronics industry. It specializes in chip design, machine learning, and analytics software. The company was founded by Roni Ashuri, Shai Cohen, and Evelyn Landman and is headquartered in Haifa, Israel. | Director/Board Member | 2021-03-08 |
Viola Group
 Viola Group Financial ConglomeratesFinance Viola Group provides investment services. The company was founded by Avi Zeevi, Harel Beit-On and Shlomo Dovrat in 1999 and is headquartered in Herzeliya, Israel. | Chairman | - |
| Autoimmun Diagnostika GmbH | Chairman | - |
Aurora Labs Ltd. (Israel)
 Aurora Labs Ltd. (Israel) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Aurora Labs develops self healing platform for connected cars. Its services include onguard, remote inspection and delta compression installer. The company was founded by Ori Lederman and Zohar Fox and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. | Chairman | 2021-05-04 |
Recogni, Inc.
 Recogni, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Recogni, Inc. engages in designing and developing an artificial intelligence system for vehicles. Its platform focuses on real-time object recognition that allows vehicles to see farther and make driving decisions. The company was founded by R. K. Anand, Ashwini Choudhary, Gilles Backhus, Eugene M. Feinberg, and Valerie Chan in 2017 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2019-11-05 |
Argo AI GmbH
 Argo AI GmbH Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Volkswagen AG, Argo AI GmbH is a German company that is developing self-driving technology in partnership with leading automakers, including Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group, to make getting around cities safe, easy, and enjoyable for all. The company employs more than 1,500 people with engineering centers located in various cities. The company is based in Munich, Germany. Argo AI is currently testing autonomous vehicles on public roads in different cities. The CEOs of the company are Gunther Bös, Alexandre Haag. | Chairman | 2014-12-31 |
Former positions of Peter Mertens
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| FORVIA (EX-FAURECIA) | Director/Board Member | 2023-05-29 |
Audi Sport GmbH
 Audi Sport GmbH Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Part of Volkswagen AG, Audi Sport GmbH is a German company that manufactures motor vehicles. The company is based in Neckarsulm, Germany. The CEO of the company is Seebach Julius. | Director/Board Member | 2018-10-31 |
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Training of Peter Mertens
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | Graduate Degree |
| Technische Universität Kaiserslautern | Doctorate Degree |
| Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| FORVIA (EX-FAURECIA) | Producer Manufacturing |
| VOLVO CAR AB | Consumer Durables |
| VALENS SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 15 |
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AUDI AG
 AUDI AG Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables AUDI AG engages in the development, production and sale of cars. It operates through the Automotive, and Motorcycles segments. The Automotive segment encompasses the development, production, assembly and distribution of vehicles of the Audi and Lamborghini brands, and the distribution of vehicles of other Volkswagen Group brands as well as the accompanying accessories and spare parts business. The Motorcycles segment covers the development, production, assembly, and distribution of Ducati brand motorcycles, including the accessories and spare parts business. The company was founded by August Horch on July 16, 1909 and is headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany. | Consumer Durables |
Adam Opel GmbH
 Adam Opel GmbH Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Adam Opel GmbH engages in the management of its own assets and participations in other companies. It also manages the company's pension obligations. The company was founded on August 01, 1862 and is headquartered in Ruesselsheim am Main, Germany. | Consumer Durables |
Volkswagen Financial Services AG
 Volkswagen Financial Services AG Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance VOLKSWAGEN FINANCIAL SERVICES AG engages in the provision of automotive financial services. It operates through the following segments: Banking, Leasing, Insurance and Service, Mobility, and Payment. The Banking segment comprises retail financing, wholesale financing, as well as factoring and deposits. The Leasing segment offers finance lease and operating lease. The Insurance and Service segment includes motor and telematics, warranty, commercial lines, full and limited maintenance, tires, as well as service and inspection. The Mobility segment focuses on fleet, rental, parking, as well as charge and fuel. The Payment segment specializes in in-car payment, mobile payment, and wallet. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Braunschweig, Germany. | Finance |
Audi Sport GmbH
Audi Sport GmbH Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Part of Volkswagen AG, Audi Sport GmbH is a German company that manufactures motor vehicles. The company is based in Neckarsulm, Germany. The CEO of the company is Seebach Julius. | Producer Manufacturing |
Viola Group
Viola Group Financial ConglomeratesFinance Viola Group provides investment services. The company was founded by Avi Zeevi, Harel Beit-On and Shlomo Dovrat in 1999 and is headquartered in Herzeliya, Israel. | Finance |
Audi (China) Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.
 Audi (China) Enterprise Management Co., Ltd. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Part of Volkswagen AG, Audi (China) Enterprise Management Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company that specializes in Audi vehicles. The company is based in Chaoyang, China. | Consumer Durables |
| Autoimmun Diagnostika GmbH | |
IGS BV
 IGS BV Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing IGS BV manufactures multicavity high precision injection moulds. It offers precision moulds for medical, pharmaceutical, optical, aeronautics, semi-conductors and high-end technical industries. The company is headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. | Producer Manufacturing |
Polestar Racing & Performance AB
 Polestar Racing & Performance AB Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Polestar Racing & Performance AB is a Swedish company that manufactures and markets automobiles. The private company is based in Västra Frölunda, Sweden. Thomas Ingenlath has been the CEO of the company since 2017. | Consumer Durables |
Jaguar Land Rover Ireland Ltd.
 Jaguar Land Rover Ireland Ltd. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Part of Tata Motors Ltd., Jaguar Land Rover Ireland Ltd. is an Irish company that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells sports saloons and cars. The company is based in Dublin, Ireland. | Consumer Durables |
Aurora Labs Ltd. (Israel)
Aurora Labs Ltd. (Israel) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Aurora Labs develops self healing platform for connected cars. Its services include onguard, remote inspection and delta compression installer. The company was founded by Ori Lederman and Zohar Fox and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. | Technology Services |
Zenuity AB
 Zenuity AB Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Zenuity AB develops robust automotive solutions. The companywas founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Gotenburg, Sweden. | Technology Services |
proteanTecs Ltd.
proteanTecs Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ProteanTecs Ltd. develops software for electronics industry. It specializes in chip design, machine learning, and analytics software. The company was founded by Roni Ashuri, Shai Cohen, and Evelyn Landman and is headquartered in Haifa, Israel. | Technology Services |
Recogni, Inc.
Recogni, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Recogni, Inc. engages in designing and developing an artificial intelligence system for vehicles. Its platform focuses on real-time object recognition that allows vehicles to see farther and make driving decisions. The company was founded by R. K. Anand, Ashwini Choudhary, Gilles Backhus, Eugene M. Feinberg, and Valerie Chan in 2017 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Technology Services |
Argo AI GmbH
Argo AI GmbH Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Volkswagen AG, Argo AI GmbH is a German company that is developing self-driving technology in partnership with leading automakers, including Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group, to make getting around cities safe, easy, and enjoyable for all. The company employs more than 1,500 people with engineering centers located in various cities. The company is based in Munich, Germany. Argo AI is currently testing autonomous vehicles on public roads in different cities. The CEOs of the company are Gunther Bös, Alexandre Haag. | Technology Services |
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