Dr. Philipp Skogstad leads six offices across the U.S. encompassing all R&D and certification activities for Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans in North America. With a broad vision, he brings insightful perspectives to the following areas of focus – autonomous driving, electric vehicle software and components, cloud & connectivity, and AI experience (design, UX, and AI). Previously, he served as VP at SAP, overseeing development teams across key markets including China, India, Israel, Germany, France, Ireland, and the United States.