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Kay Talmi

Head of Global Technology and Innovation at HELLA
📍 Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Kay Talmi is an experienced executive in the automotive industry, currently serving as a Member of the Executive Board for BU Electronics at FORVIA HELLA. With a background in computer science from the Technische Universität Berlin, he specializes in computer vision, strategic leadership, and innovation. He has led global technology and software divisions, including Hella-Aglaia Mobile Vision.

Outside of his primary professional duties, Kay is a continuous learner with a diverse range of hobbies that includes magic, music, and goldsmithing. He believes these activities help him maintain a constant learning loop and think outside the box, which he views as essential to his entrepreneurial approach and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

He is a vocal advocate for shaping the future with technology, encouraging a mindset that sheds fear and focuses on using innovation profitably and responsibly.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Head of Global Technology and Innovation
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Priorities

Topics Kay cares about

Automotive Software
He is the Managing Director of Ignite by FORVIA HELLA, a new entity focused on accelerating the development of software-only products for the mobility of the future.
AI in Mobility
He views AI as a game-changer for automotive use cases, enhancing products, competitiveness, and R&D efforts, while also stressing the need for practical, high-impact applications.
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Career

Work history

10-2022
Head of Global Technology and Innovation
HELLA
7-2020
Head of HELLA Global Software House
HELLA
1-2025
Managing Director HELLA Ignite GmbH
Ignite by FORVIA HELLA
8-2004
Managing Director
Hella-Aglaia Mobile Vision GmbH
In the press

Media appearances

HELLA enters collaboration with Car Data Provider Wejo. Featured in HELLA Press Release
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FORVIA HELLA advances development of software‑only products with Ignite by FORVIA HELLA. Featured in IAAF (International Association of Automotive Suppliers)
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Education
1991 - 1997
Diploma
Technische Universität Berlin
Social presence
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