Behind the Wheel: Hans-Lothar Pasch, the CTO at IPETRONIK

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This week our guest is Hans-Lothar Pasch, the CTO at IPETRONIK.

With over two decades in the automotive industry, Hans began his career as a software engineer at Bosch before making his mark in automotive technology. He’s now CTO at IPETRONIK, a global leader in mobile measurement technologies.

From his early days in Germany to roles across the world, he’s developed a deep understanding of how different regions and cultures approach technology, innovation and problem-solving.

This global perspective has not only shaped his leadership style but also enhanced his ability to navigate complex, cross-cultural challenges in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

In this episode, we’ll explore some of the challenges faced by a CTO in this industry, including managing the growing data volume from modern autonomous vehicles. Hans-Lothar also shares his invaluable insights on the future of the market and advice for newcomers to the industry.

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Behind the Wheel: Hans-Lothar Pasch, the CTO at IPETRONIK

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published 19 days ago

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This week our guest is Hans-Lothar Pasch, the CTO at IPETRONIK.

From his early days in Germany to roles across the world, he’s developed a deep understanding of how different regions and cultures approach technology, innovation and problem-solving.

This global perspective has not only shaped his leadership style but also enhanced his ability to navigate complex, cross-cultural challenges in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

85 episodes

#Careers #Business #Techne #Entrepreneur #New Podcast Series

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