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Dr. Sigrid Winkler (Moderator) (Executive Chamber Manager at German Chamber of Commerce in China | Shanghai)

Dr. Sigrid Winkler (Moderator)

Executive Chamber Manager at German Chamber of Commerce in China | Shanghai

In October 2016, Dr. Sigrid Winkler was appointed Executive Chamber Manager at the German Chamber of Commerce in China | Shanghai and is in charge of the membership organization at the Chamber. Dr. Winkler joined the German Chamber earlier in spring 2016, initially as Project Manager Social Responsibility where she was responsible for the More than a Market initiative. Dr. Winkler holds a PhD in Political Science from Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium and a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Studies from Vienna University. Before joining the German Chamber, she was Head of Office of the Austrian Academic Exchange Agency (OeAD) in Shanghai. Previously, Dr. Winkler managed international business development projects in China and Eastern Europe for Business Upper Austria, the economic agency of the regional government of Upper Austria. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles on EU-China relations, and since 2002, she has been regularly coming back to China for shorter and longer-term stays.

Clas Neumann (Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the German Chamber of Commerce in China | Shanghai and Senior Vice President, Head of Global SAP Labs Network of SAP SE)

Clas Neumann

Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the German Chamber of Commerce in China | Shanghai and Senior Vice President, Head of Global SAP Labs Network of SAP SE

Clas Neumann is Global Head of the SAP Labs Network since 2009, and has been leading the Fast Growth Market Strategy team since 2013. In his role as Labs Head, Neumann acts as the central coordinator of all network activities. In his role as Head Fast Growth Market Strategy he leads the investments for SAP’s growth markets in Africa, China, Middle-East and Russia. Neumann has co-authored different books & article son innovation in emerging markets and been recognized through different awards for his engagement in society and business.

Dr. Verena Schäfer (Member of the Board of Directors of the German Chamber of Commerce | Shanghai and Head of Automated Driving at BMW China Services Ltd.)

Dr. Verena Schäfer

Member of the Board of Directors of the German Chamber of Commerce | Shanghai and Head of Automated Driving at BMW China Services Ltd.

Dr. Verena Schäfer is Head of Automated Driving at BMW China Services, responsible for developing and integrating software functions for automated driving in China. Working for 17 years in the automotive industry, she has extensive experience in Research and Development and has held various management positions in Electronics Division. With a PhD in innovation management she is keen to bring future technologies on the road.

Dr. Gang Yang (CEO of TRUMPF (China) Co., Ltd.)

Dr. Gang Yang

CEO of TRUMPF (China) Co., Ltd.

Dr. Gang Yang has received his master’s degree in industrial engineering and a doctorate in production management from TU Berlin. In the period of 2007 – 2011, he taught at Sino-German graduate school of Shanghai Tongji University as Professor of DHL-Chair for Global Supply Chain Management.

Before becoming the CEO of TRUMPF China since 2018, Dr. Gang Yang was heading the global machine tool sales of TRUMPF group in Germany.

Before joining the industry sector, he had several consultant positions in top global consulting companies. Now, he is a senior executive with almost 20 years’ experience in general management both in Germany and China.