Udo Hornfeck became CTO of the ZKW Group this month, succeeding Jürgen Antonitsch. Hornfeck served most recently as Chief Technology Officer of the Wiring Systems Division of Leoni. He is a well-versed technology expert with many years of international expertise in the automotive and engineering fields.
Hornfeck will focus on further expanding the development network of ZKW sites and supporting the departments of technology and innovation. CEO Oliver schubert said “Udo Hornfeck has a deep understanding of client needs and how these can be implemented in new products and system services We are glad to be elevating the future of our mobility concepts to a new level together with [him]”.
Mr. Hornfeck has over 20 years of professional experience in the automotive electronics industry, including as the Director of Technology and Innovation Management and as the Director of Series Development for electrical/electronic components at Dräxlmaier. And as Head of Infotainment and Cockpit Electronics, he successfully established IAV as a strategic partner to major vehicle manufacturers.
He is a trained electrical engineer and holds an MBA; over the course of his career he has established a thorough foundation of expertise in technology and innovation management, and in the development of active and passive electrical and electronic components for a variety of automotive applications.
