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Martin Berger

Critic · DISC type C
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
Personality Overview

How Martin shows up

ROI Driven
Precise
Information Seeker

They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions. They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.

Priorities

Topics Martin cares about

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
In the press

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
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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