Cornelia Schaurecker

Cornelia Schaurecker is a senior global digital, data, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) executive with over 23 years of experience in the Automotive/Mobility and Telco sectors in various leadership roles.

She has a successful track record of delivering business impact for customers, company, and society by leading digitization, Applied AI and Big Data, IT, and Marketing initiatives.

As the thought leader of Vodafone Group's Global Group Big Data and AI function, Cornelia drives the strategic vision and implementation of Big Data&AI Strategy 2025, delivering use cases, enhancing data governance, and supporting Data for Social Good.

Prior to her role at Vodafone, she led agile transformation and change efforts at BMW Group, focusing on agile delivery, performance optimization, cybersecurity, and GDPR compliance.

Cornelia also played key leadership roles at VW and AUDI Group, notably as the Co-founder and director of Volkswagen Group Data, where she spearheaded innovative data and AI projects.

She holds educational qualifications from prestigious institutions like the University of Oxford, Hanken School of Economics, and Johannes Kepler Universit\u00e4t Linz, with a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence and Economics.

Cornelia's specialties include transforming companies into customer-centric cultures, leading high-performing global teams, agile transformation in complex organizations, leveraging technology for innovation, and advocating for diversity.

Along with her role at Vodafone, she has been associated with organizations like Capgemini, Airbus, BMW Group, and Volkswagen AG in various advisory and leadership positions across the globe.