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Dr. Christoph Grote

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SVP Electronics and Software at BMW Group
📍 Greater Munich Metropolitan Area, Germany

A long-tenured leader at BMW Group since 1997, Dr. Christoph Grote serves as SVP of Electronics and Software. With a PhD in Physics from the University of Cambridge, he spearheads the companys transition to software-defined vehicles, focusing on creating exceptional in-car digital experiences and advancing the vehicle-to-cloud tech stack.

His guiding philosophy for in-car technology is to assist drivers as much as they desire "without overstepping into paternalism, " ensuring technology liberates rather than limits them.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
SVP Electronics and Software
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Munich Metropolitan Area, Germany
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Software-Defined Vehicles
He leads BMW's transition to software-defined vehicles (SDVs), viewing them as a way to liberate drivers and continuously add features through over-the-air updates.
Digital In-Car Experience
Passionate about pushing technological boundaries to create seamless digital experiences for drivers, having overseen innovations like the head-up display and iDrive system.
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Career

Work history

4-2016
SVP Electronics and Software
BMW Group
11-2014 - 3-2016
SVP Research, New Technologies, Innovations
BMW Group
11-2011 - 12-2014
CEO of BMW Research and Technology
BMW Group
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Dr Christoph Grote awarded honour for “Connected Car 2016” – Senior Vice President Electronics at BMW voted “Eurostar 2016” by Automotive News Europe. Featured in BMW Group Press
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Dr. Christoph Grote, BMW Group, Senior Vice President Electronics – Photo (June 2016). Featured in BMW Group Press
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Education
8-1990 - 9-1993
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
University of Cambridge
9-1989 - 8-1990
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
University of Cambridge
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