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Organisation

Structure & Collaboration

Our philosophy and our team

VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH is a limited liability company based in Berlin. Its shareholders are the two major German engineering associations, the Association of German Engineers (VDI) and the Association for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies (VDE).

Technological expertise

Our shareholders

Association of German Engineers (VDI)

Today, the VDI e.V. is Europe’s largest association for engineers and scientists, with around 130,000 members. For over 170 years, it has promoted professional exchange, continuing education, and the application of technological innovation in fields such as engineering, natural sciences, digitisation, energy, mobility, and sustainability. It also recognises the outstanding achievements of its members through awards. In addition, VDI promotes young technical talent and acts as a multiplier of technical knowledge.

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Association for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies (VDE)

The VDE, based in Frankfurt/Main, is one of the largest technology organisations in Europe. For over 130 years, it has promoted innovation and technological progress by combining science, standardisation, testing, certification, and application consulting. For around 100 years, the VDE mark has stood for safety and consumer protection.
The VDE supports research, the promotion of young talent, and lifelong learning. Its network brings together around 2,000 employees, more than 100,000 volunteer experts, and around 1,500 companies.

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Supervision

Supervisory Board

The Supervisory Board of VDI/VDE-IT is composed of one representative from each of its two shareholders, VDI and VDE, together with an elected employee representative.

Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Willig

Shareholder, Chairman

VDI GmbH

Theresa Gerdes

Employee Representative

VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH

Dipl.-Ing. Ansgar Hinz

Shareholder

Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies e.V.

Strategic consultancy

Our Advisory Board

The Advisory Board brings together experienced experts from a wide range of fields to advise the company. Its purpose is to combine diverse perspectives, knowledge, and experience, providing broader insight into the company’s environment and areas of activity. In this way, it helps strengthen and further develop the company’s strategic direction.

Dr.-Ing. Jens Reichel

Chairman

thyssenkrupp Steel

Corinna Erken

SIGNAL IDUNA Gruppe

Dipl.-Ing. Ansgar Hinz

Shareholder

Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (VDE)

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Christoph Kutter

Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Microsystems and Solid State Technologies (EMFT)

Holger Lösch

Federation of German Industries (BDI)

Dr. rer. nat. Mario Rößler

Robert Bosch GmbH

Prof. Dr. Ursula Staudinger

Dresden University of Technology

Dr.-Ing. Hans-Jürgen Wildau

Strategic Navigator in the field of medtech innovation and healthcare

Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Willig

Shareholder

VDI GmbH

The Management

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