Organization
Managing Directors
Each division of the VDA has been assigned a Managing Director.
Each division of the VDA has been assigned a Managing Director.
Products & Value Creation
Dr. Marcus Bollig
Automotive Technologies & Ecosystems
- Homologation, Certification & Type Approval | Materials
- Powertrains of the Future & Electromobility
- Connected and Automated Driving Digitalization, Security & Data
- Technology Strategy
Standardization & Regulation Frameworks
Production, Logistics & Aftermarket
Forschungsvereinigung Automobiltechnik (FAT) e. V. (Automotive Engineering Research Association)
Assistant: Maria Caiazza,
maria.caiazza@vda.de, +49 30 897 842 - 106

Association Management & Communications
Jürgen Mindel
Communications & Media
- Press Office
- Digital Editorial Office
- Member Communications & Brand
- Events
Legal & Compliance
Human Resources, Finance, IT & Inhouse Services
- Finance & Controlling
- Human Resources
- IT & Facility Management
Member Services
IAA MOBILITY & IAA TRANSPORTATION
QMC
- Quality Management Center (QMC)
- Quality Management Center China
Automotive Quality Institute (AQI) GmbH
Assistant: Ute Botterschulte,
ute.botterschulte@vda.de, +49 30 897 842 - 111

Politics & Society
Andreas Rade
Industry and Digital Strategies & Basic Policy Issues
Traffic & Transport | Climate, Environment & Sustainability
- Climate, Environment & Sustainability
- Traffic Policy
- Transport Policy
Economic Policy, Foreign Trade, Medium-Sized Enterprises & Taxes
- Economic Policy & Taxes
- Foreign Trade, Commerce & Tariffs
- SME Policy & Value Chains
Economic Intelligence & National Economy
Brussels Office
China Office
Assistant: Ruth Staudinger,
ruth.staudinger@vda.de, +49 30 897 842 - 108
