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Franz Decker

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CIO & SVP Group IT at BMW Group
📍 Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Franz Decker is the CIO and SVP of Group IT at BMW Group, responsible for global IT strategy, digital transformation, and innovation. A Doctor of Engineering from the Technical University of Munich, he previously served as President & CEO of the BMW Brilliance Automotive joint venture in China, overseeing significant expansion and digitalization.

He describes himself as an engineer who loves to work and solve problems, finding enjoyment and relief from stress by working with like-minded people. Franz greatly enjoyed his professional and personal life during his seven years living and working in Shenyang, China, calling it the best time he has had so far.

Unique fact: Before becoming the global CIO, he spent over 15 years in various leadership roles for BMW in China, culminating as the CEO of the joint venture.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
CIO & SVP Group IT
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Personality Overview

How Franz shows up

Assertive
Value Driven
Curious

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.

Priorities

Topics Franz cares about

Digital Transformation
As CIO, his primary focus is on leading BMW's global IT strategy, which is centered on driving the company's digital future and industrializing new technologies.
Virtual Manufacturing
He is a proponent of the BMW iFACTORY concept, emphasizing the use of digital twins, AI, and virtual planning to optimize plant design and production processes.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
CIO & SVP Group IT
BMW Group
4-2022 - 7-2025
President & CEO
BMW Brilliance Automotive
1-2020 - 4-2022
Senior Vice President Manufacturing & Technology, Board of Management
BMW Brilliance Automotive
8-2016 - 8-2020
Vice President Strategy and Logistics
BMW Brilliance Automotive
1-2013 - 8-2016
Vice President Strategy, Targets and Control Production Network
BMW
In the press

Media appearances

BMW CIO heads to its financial services group. Featured in CIO Dive
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BMW Brilliance appoints Dr. Franz Decker as new Senior Vice President, Technology & Manufacturing. Featured in BMW Brilliance
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Education
Dr.-Ing.
Technical University of Munich
1986 - 1992
Dipl-.-Ing.
Technical University of Munich
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DISC profile (public)

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