In this episode of Driving the Future , we bring you insights from Rising Star Speak by Automotive News Europe. Sebastian Wolf from Volkswagen’s PowerCo and Chiara Kalenberg from Capgemini discuss how localized battery production can accelerate Europe’s electric vehicle ambitions and help close the gap with dominant players like CATL. They explore the regulatory challenges facing the industry, the transformative role of digital innovation, and the critical skills needed to build a resilient and ...
Jun 26, 2025•15 min•Ep. 44
In this episode of Driving the Future, Christian Hummel - Executive Vice President, Global Head of Automotive at Capgemini Invent - shares with us how excited he is about the future of the automotive as he believes it to be the industry which has seen the most change within the last 20 years, with everything from energy, technology and digitalisation all changing and presenting new challenges and ideas. Christian is joined by Tassilo Wirth - Head of Data Analytics & Business Intelligence for...
May 22, 2025•28 min•Ep. 43
In this episode, we present insights from Rising Star Speak by Automotive News Europe. Join Florian Wunsch from UP Catalyst and Michael Mueller from Capgemini Engineering as they explore the critical shifts required for advancements in battery manufacturing. Discover their perspectives on sustainability, supply chain transformation, and the future of circular battery solutions and learn about the bold moves required to produce batteries at scale, the importance of innovation, and the collaborati...
Apr 24, 2025•16 min•Ep. 42
This month, in the spirit of Women's Day, Driving the Future brings you a special episode featuring insights from two leaders shaping the future of automotive sustainability. Join Cléa Martinet (Renault Group) and Laurence Noël (Capgemini, EVP, Head of Automotive) as they discuss groundbreaking strategies in sustainability—redefining circular economies, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and driving real change in the industry. Tune in to hear how these trailblazers are making mobility greener,...
Mar 20, 2025•16 min•Ep. 41
In this special episode, we hand over the reins to our Data-powered Innovation Jam podcast, which delves into the transformative power of data. Join us for a captivating discussion with Dr. Marvin Erdmann, Quantum Computing Engineer at BMW, and co-hosts Dr. Robert Engels, Dr. Weiwei Feng, and Ron Tolido and discover how BMW is pioneering quantum applications, the revolutionary impact on AI, and the role of frameworks like QUARK in bringing this cutting-edge technology closer to reality. Catch Da...
Feb 20, 2025•41 min•Ep. 40
In this episode of Driving the future, host Marie-Fluer Revel - Executive Vice President, Managing Director Insights and Data, Germany - leads the conversation on the impact which software is having on the automotive industry to improve functions such as manufacturing, production and logistics, whilst ensuring they are inclusive and diverse. Marie-Fleur is joined by Dani Kobel - Ambassador at the Audi Software Development Center. Dani has a passion for diversity and inclusion and leads a dedicat...
Jan 23, 2025•30 min•Ep. 39
Join industry leaders Pamela Amann, Chief Engineer for Alternative Propulsion at Ineos Automotive, and Fabienne Lefever, Vice President, Head of Automotive Industry at Capgemini Engineering, as they discuss the automotive industry’s push toward sustainability, the challenges of powertrain diversification, and the collaboration required to shape the future of mobility. Courtesy - https://www.autonews.com/sponsored/capgemini-and-ineos-leaders-share-insights-sustainability-and-powertrain-diversific...
Dec 05, 2024•15 min•Ep. 38
In this episode of Driving the Future, we dive deep into the world of women in the automotive industry with our special guests, Emmanuelle and Laurence, two professional female executives who have navigated and excelled in this traditionally male-dominated field. Through candid conversations, they share their journeys, the unique challenges, and the groundbreaking strides they're taking to foster inclusivity and innovation. From battling stereotypes to leading prominent projects, Emmanuelle and ...
Sep 13, 2024•14 min•Ep. 37
It’s now three years since Jaguar Land Rover (referred to as JLR) announced to the World their commitment to being a net zero organisation by 2039. This is not just about emissions of the vehicles but the whole organisation itself with over 40,000 members of staff, 5,000 suppliers and multiple sites. They are centralising sustainability and electrification to achieve this goal, all whilst maintaining the ‘modern luxury’ ethos. This chat is hosted by Emmanuelle Bischoffe-Cluzel, Vice President an...
Jun 13, 2024•39 min•Ep. 35
To kick off series three of Driving the Future we’re looking at all things sustainability; in particular, reducing the carbon footprint, both by emissions emitted from vehicles and how the car is designed, manufactured and eventually recycled. Emmanuelle Bischoffee-Cluzel, VP and Sustainability Lead for the Global Automotive Industry at Capgemini is leading the conversation. Emmanuelle draws upon her career-long experience to talk enthusiastically about eco-design and sustainability. Joining the...
May 23, 2024•27 min•Ep. 34
Leading the conversation in this episode of Driving the Future is Emmanuelle Bischoffe-Cluzel - Vice President and Sustainability Lead in the Global Automotive Industry at Capgemini. Emmanuelle defines what sustainability is today, which milestones have been achieved over the last few years and initiatives keeping her busy today for a greener industry tomorrow. Joining Emmanuelle is Laurence Montanari - Vice President for Transportation and Mobility at Dassault Systèmes. Laurence tells us all ab...
Apr 18, 2024•29 min•Ep. 33
In this episode of Driving the Future, hosted by Frank Wammes - Chief Operating Officer for Sogeti division of Capgemini - we’re looking at batteries and how they can work in the automotive sector. This is combining the technology of a software defined vehicle, to create a revolutionary battery defined vehicle. Frank is joined by Jonas Boehm - Vice President for Mobility at TWAICE. Based in Germany, but with sites in USA, TWAICE are a company who coined the term Battery Analytics. Through their ...
Mar 28, 2024•27 min•Ep. 32
Our latest episode of Driving the future was recorded live at CES 2024 as a part of our collaboration with the Tech & Trends podcast. Capgemini’s automotive experts, Alexandre Audoin and Daniel Garschagen, speak with Daniel Newman from the Futurum Group and Christopher Bellaci of Holoride (an Audi spinoff company), about the future of in-car experiences with the onset of EVs and autonomous driving. How can tech and regulations together drive towards making this change affordable and sustaina...
Feb 15, 2024•30 min•Ep. 31
We're excited to bring you this episode from Capgemini's very own Cloud Realities Podcast Feed - With the launch of their connected car, the AFEELA, Sony Honda Mobility seek to redefine mobility, beyond simply transportation, and create the opportunity to use the space creatively and explore the relationship between people and mobility. In this special episode Dave, Sjoukje, and Rob talk to Takuya Nishibayashi, Head of E&E System Architecture Development Division, Sony Honda Mobility Inc., w...
Jan 25, 2024•33 min•Ep. 30
The topic of customer experience within the automotive industry is nothing new but what is new, and changing on a daily basis, is the expectations from the customers. So how can innovative technologies be used to shape experiences and meet expectations before a customer has even stepped foot in a vehicle for the very first time!? Daniel Garschagen, Lead for Applied Innovation Exchange at Capgemini, hosts a conversation with Ben Steinmetz, Product Experience Director, NIO and Thomas Zuchtriegel, ...
Jan 04, 2024•26 min•Ep. 29
Did you know that 85% of your old car can actually be recycled into a new car in the future? Jean-Philippe Bahuaud, the CEO of Renault Group's circular economy company The Future is NEUTRAL, and Capgemini's group client partner, Sylvain Barthelmy, discuss automotive sustainability in an exclusive interview. They talk about circular economy principles, EV battery challenges, Renault's targets, and strategies for enhancing recyclability. Automotive News Europe Podcast - https://europe.autonews.com...
Dec 14, 2023•16 min•Ep. 28
Software development is hugely accelerating the automotive industry. From in-car experiences to autonomous driving, to car design and, ultimately, manufacturing. As the industry turns to being more software focused, the prominence of artificial intelligence and other integrated connected services is being used to take a leading position... if used correctly. In this episode, we gather insights from Alexandre Audion, Executive Vice President and Head of Automotive at Capgemini, and Yannick Raynau...
Nov 23, 2023•30 min•Ep. 27
What are the key changes needed for rebuilding a sustainable automotive supply chain to deal with the aftershocks of the global events faced by the industry over the last three years? In collaboration with Automotive News Europe, we present S2E3 of the Rising Stars Speak podcast series. In this episode, Jean-Christophe Deville from Toyota and our very own, Alexandre Audoin, discuss how the industry has overcome global supply chain challenges caused by COVID-19, the Ukraine war, and chip shortage...
Nov 02, 2023•12 min•Ep. 26
The Digital Revolution is profoundly transforming the automotive industry, ushering in an era of software-driven job roles and requiring innovative thinkers to navigate the changing landscape. This process - often called the ‘software-driven transformation’, or SDT - is changing customer expectations and providing us with new means to reaching sustainability goals. In this episode, we hear from Jean-Marie Lapeyre, VP at Capgemini and Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, and Dora Smith, Senio...
Oct 05, 2023•29 min•Ep. 25
We face new challenges on the road towards a world of self-driving autonomous vehicles. In the ever-evolving world of automotive, the role of software is increasing rapidly. In collaboration with Automotive News Europe, we present the S2E2 of our Rising Stars Speak podcast. In this episode, Bosch's Jurgen Mueller and our very own, Kai Oliver Schaeffer, discuss the increasing role of software in vehicles, from enhancing automated driving to redefining the driving experience. Join us as we uncover...
Jul 21, 2023•11 min•Ep. 24
Fuelled by such factors as the Digital Revolution and customer expectations, the automotive industry is changing lanes. New talented individuals are required to help navigate the changing landscape, and OEMs need to learn how to attract, develop, and retain the next generation of innovators. In this episode, we hear from Ralf Blessmann, Capgemini’s Executive Vice President and Head of Automotive Business Unit in Germany and Prof. Stefan Bratzel, leader of the Center of Automotive Management....
May 30, 2023•29 min•Ep. 23
What is the future of software driven connected cars and where can we look at for the latest trends? Capgemini, in collaboration with Automotive News Europe brings to you the 5th episode of Rising star speak. In this episode, Thomas Mueller, Senior Vice President,Volkswagen Group China and Rainer Mehl, Executive Vice President at Capgemini, discuss connected car software innovations in the Chinese market, why China is leading the way and what the global auto industry can learn from China. Automo...
May 18, 2023•11 min•Ep. 22
What is the role of AI based solutions for handling production and how is Big data analytics becoming central for the automotive industry? To answer these questions and more, tune into the latest episode of Rising Star Speak by Automotive News Europe in collaboration with Capgemini. Philipp Engler, BMW Group's Head of DevOps Production Control and Benjamin Fritz, Global Head of Automotive for Insights & Data at Capgemini, talk about digitalization in manufacturing, how to maximize data and w...
Mar 15, 2023•11 min•Ep. 21
Host Luca Ciferri (Automotive News Europe) talks with Virginie Maillard, Head of Technology U.S. and Head of Simulation & Digital Twin Field at Siemens and Alexandre Audoin Executive Vice President, Head of Automotive Industry, Capgemini group about technological disruptions, intelligent operations and the metaverse's impact on the automotive industry. Automotive News Europe Podcast - https://europe.autonews.com/sponsored/siemens-capgemini-leaders-navigating-technological-disruptions-automot...
Feb 08, 2023•11 min•Ep. 20
Host Luca Ciferri (Automotive News Europe) talks with Nari Kahle, Head of Strategic Programs at CARIAD, and Markus Winkler, Executive Vice President - Global Automotive Sector Capgemini about navigating sustainability in the automotive industry. They discuss electric vehicle adoption, autonomous driving, the importance of data, and how it all ties into sustainable mobility. Automotive News Europe Podcast - https://europe.autonews.com/sponsored/cariad-capgemini-leaders-achieving-sustainability-au...
Jan 25, 2023•12 min•Ep. 19
The automotive industry is currently at the forefront of developing the the transport of the future that will not only fundamentally change how go from A to B, but also the underlying technology that will power this sustainable revolution. So how is the automotive industry creating the mobility solutions of the future? In this episode of Driving the Future, we turn things over to Capgemini Invent's Future Sight podcast, where host Liz Lugnier speaks to Siegfried Adam, Director for Automotive Con...
Nov 09, 2022•45 min•Ep. 18
How does infrastructure renewal and application modernisation help automakers become more agile? Whenever the question of shaping the future arises, one of the first decisions that needs to be made is to whether to build upon the past or to start afresh. Legacy transformation is a topic that has long plagued the auto industry. It is one of those problems that does not have one easy solution, but many possible paths that call for a culture shift from a legacy mindset to a data-driven world. In th...
Oct 12, 2022•21 min•Ep. 17
Can the idea of innovation be challenged by making many smaller improvements instead of seeking disruptive moves? In this episode of Driving the Future, we turn things over to the Automotive News Europe podcast, where as part of their Episode of Rising Star Speak series, we find out how the shift from being a vehicle company into a new mobility company and the integration of software and engineering help OEMs face disruptions and lead to a better customer experience. Host Luca Ciferri (Automotiv...
Aug 04, 2022•12 min•Ep. 16
More and more, automotive customers aren’t looking for a car so much as a mobility experience. And OEMs are having to adapt in order to deliver it. In this episode of Driving the Future, we speak with Ralf Blessman, Head of Capgemini Automotive in Germany, and Dr. Pascal Feillard, Head of Business Transformation at Capgemini Engineering, about how software is driving the change to meet those customer demands. A big thank you to our guests.
Jul 12, 2022•16 min•Ep. 15
Customers are looking for better in-car experiences, and OEMs are responding in innovative ways. From in-vehicle entertainment options to car-sharing solutions, these experiences require something other than an engine and four wheels. In this episode John Sparrefors talks with Joonas Laine, CTO of Lynk & Co., one of the companies leading the way in delivering these experiences, about how their new business models are disrupting the industry, and Capgemini's own Jean-Marie LaPeyre. A big than...
Jun 23, 2022•24 min•Ep. 14
