Nikolai Ardey, a highly experienced professional in the automotive industry, has deep expertise in powertrain engineering, including ICE, transmission, hybrid, electric, HV-Systems, and hydrogen. With a strong educational background in engineering, including a PhD from the prestigious Technical University of Munich, Ardey has worked with two major OEMs, BMW and AUDI, contributing significantly to their field products. His track record includes leading several departments and divisions, developing concepts, designing products, managing projects, and directing the development of diesel engines, gasoline engines, and advanced technologies such as valvetrain, timing chain, and gaskets. Ardey's exceptional skills in strategy, concept, design, SW-development, and project management led him to become the Leiter Entwicklung Antrieb at AUDI AG and, later, the Executive Director VW Group Innovation at Volkswagen AG.