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Martin Berger

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Vice President R&D Powertrain Systems at ZF Group
📍 Germany

Dr. Martin Berger is a seasoned R&D leader, currently serving as the Vice President of R&D for Powertrain Systems at ZF Group. His career includes senior leadership roles at MAHLE and as Managing Director at hofer powertrain. He holds a Doctorate in Telematics from Technische Universität Graz and has extensive experience in advanced automotive engineering.

While at MAHLE, he led the development of an innovative magnet-free electric motor, notable for being independent of rare-earth raw materials.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Vice President R&D Powertrain Systems
Job Level
Senior
Location
Germany
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Priorities

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Future Powertrains
He has led research into advanced concepts like magnet-free electric motors, modular hybrid powertrains, fuel cells, and hydrogen combustion engines.
Sustainable Mobility
His work focuses on developing technologies to reduce CO2 emissions and create climate-neutral mobility solutions for the future.
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Career

Work history

11-2023
Vice President R&D Powertrain Systems
ZF Group
5-2023 - 11-2023
Career transition
Career Break
1-2020 - 4-2023
Vice President Corporate Research and Advanced Engineering
MAHLE
11-2014 - 12-2019
Director Engineering Services
MAHLE
4-2005 - 10-2014
Geschäftsführer
hofer powertrain
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Media appearances

MAHLE Mobility Talks – Dr. Martin Berger — The road(s) to …. Featured in YouTube
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Education
1993 - 2001
Dr.
Technische Universität Graz
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