Stefan Sommer
Chairman at JOST WERKE SE
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Stefan Sommer currently works at JOST Werke SE, as Chairman-Supervisory Board from 2022, Aeva Technologies, Inc., as Director from 2023, Aeva, Inc., as Director, and Knorr-Bremse AG, as Member-Supervisory Board from 2021.
Dr. Sommer also formerly worked at ZF Friedrichshafen AG, as Chairman-Management Board from 2012 to 2017, Volkswagen AG, as Director-Components & Procurement from 2019 to 2020, ZF TRW Automotive Holdings Corp., as Director, Northvolt AB, as Director, Bertelsmann Ventures, Inc., as Partner, ZF Sachs AG, as Member-Management Board, Continental Automotive GmbH, as Vice President-Engineering, and ITT Automotive Europe GmbH & Co. KG, as Development Engineer.
Dr. Sommer received his undergraduate degree and doctorate degree from Ruhr-Universität Bochum.
Stefan Sommer active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| KNORR-BREMSE AG | Director/Board Member | 2021-03-29 |
| JOST WERKE SE | Chairman | 2022-05-04 |
| AEVA TECHNOLOGIES | Director/Board Member | 2023-11-14 |
Aeva, Inc.
 Aeva, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Aeva, Inc. engages in the design and development of sensing paradigm for autonomous vehicles and robotics. It offers drones, robotics, vehicle technology, and virtual and augmented reality products. The company was founded by Soroush Salehian Dardashti and Mina Rezk and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Stefan Sommer
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2020-06-29 |
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
 ZF Friedrichshafen AG Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing ZF Friedrichshafen AG provides driveline and chassis as well as active and passive safety technology solutions. The company was founded on August 20, 1915 by Alfred Count von Soden-Fraunhofen and Alfred Colsman and is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany. | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-12-31 |
Northvolt AB
 Northvolt AB Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Northvolt AB manufactures lithium-ion batteries. Its properties include Foundry, Chemistry and Formfactor. The firm also provides solutions in the transportation, grid storage and industrial areas. The company was founded Peter Carlsson, Carl-Erik Lagercrantz, Olof Harald Mix and Paolo Cerruti in October 2016 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. | Director/Board Member | - |
| ZF TRW AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS CORP | Director/Board Member | - |
| Bertelsmann Ventures, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Stefan Sommer
| Ruhr-Universität Bochum | Doctorate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | Consumer Durables |
| KNORR-BREMSE AG | Producer Manufacturing |
| AEVA TECHNOLOGIES | Electronic Technology |
| JOST WERKE SE | Producer Manufacturing |
| Private companies | 8 |
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ZF TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.
 ZF TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing ZF TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. manufactured and supplied automotive systems, modules and components. The firm operated through the following segments: Chassis Systems, Occupant Safety Systems, Electronics, and Automotive Components. The Chassis Systems segment included active safety systems, foundation brakes, anti lock braking systems control, steering gears and systems, linkage, suspension and modules. The Occupant Safety Systems segment included passive safety systems and components in the areas of airbags, seat belts, crash sensors and steering wheels. The Electronics segment comprised of safety, radio frequency, chassis, power train electronics and driver assistance systems. The Automotive Components segment included engine valves, engineered fasteners, plastic components and body controls. The company was founded in 2002 and was headquartered in East Lansing, MI. | Producer Manufacturing |
| Bertelsmann Ventures, Inc. | Finance |
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
ZF Friedrichshafen AG Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing ZF Friedrichshafen AG provides driveline and chassis as well as active and passive safety technology solutions. The company was founded on August 20, 1915 by Alfred Count von Soden-Fraunhofen and Alfred Colsman and is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany. | Producer Manufacturing |
ZF Sachs AG
 ZF Sachs AG Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables ZF Sachs AG manufactures and wholesales automotive and bicycle components. It develops components, modules and systems for passenger vehicles, trucks and high-speed trains. It offers power train components, including clutch systems, power train automation, torque converters, electric propulsion systems, suspension components, shock absorbers, ride-height control systems and semi-active and active suspension systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, buses, off road vehicles, motor cycles, after market and racing vehicles. The company also provides damping systems for passenger and commercial vehicles, formula one cars and rolling stock. The company was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Schweinfurt, Germany. | Consumer Durables |
Continental Automotive GmbH
 Continental Automotive GmbH Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Continental Automotive GmbH supplies automotive electronics and mechatronics solutions. Its products and services encompass commercial vehicle, original equipment manufacturing and marine solutions. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Hanover, Germany. | Producer Manufacturing |
Aeva, Inc.
Aeva, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Aeva, Inc. engages in the design and development of sensing paradigm for autonomous vehicles and robotics. It offers drones, robotics, vehicle technology, and virtual and augmented reality products. The company was founded by Soroush Salehian Dardashti and Mina Rezk and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Northvolt AB
Northvolt AB Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Northvolt AB manufactures lithium-ion batteries. Its properties include Foundry, Chemistry and Formfactor. The firm also provides solutions in the transportation, grid storage and industrial areas. The company was founded Peter Carlsson, Carl-Erik Lagercrantz, Olof Harald Mix and Paolo Cerruti in October 2016 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. | Producer Manufacturing |
| ITT Automotive Europe GmbH & Co. KG | Producer Manufacturing |
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