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Klaus Hofmockel
SVP Hardware at CARIAD
Klaus Hofmockel is the Senior Vice President of Hardware Development at CARIAD, a software company under the Volkswagen Group. In his role, he leads a team responsible for developing hardware across all of CARIAD's businesses. This involves integrating hardware and software components to support advanced vehicle technologies such as infotainment systems and automated driving features.12
Hofmockel has extensive experience in hardware development within the automotive industry, having worked with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tier-one suppliers. His work focuses on decoupling hardware from software to allow for more frequent updates and improvements in software capabilities without being constrained by the longer development cycles typical of hardware.1
Under his leadership, CARIAD is also involved in semiconductor specification and development to ensure high performance, security of supply, and cost-effectiveness. This includes partnerships with companies like Qualcomm to develop system-on-chips that meet the specific requirements of automotive applications, such as safety, quality, and robustness.234
