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About Michael Schäfer
Michael Schäfer has been one of the two managing directors for the Mobility Data Space (MDS) since January 2022. Manfred Rauhmeier, Managing Director of acatech - German Academy of Science and Engineering, serves as the founding Managing Director.
Having been successful as a research project last year, the Mobility Data Space has entered a crucial phase of growth in 2022. Michael Schäfer is responsible for the operational business and the development of the innovative data marketplace.
The qualified electrical engineer looks back on more than 30 years in the IT industry and brings experience in the fields of industrial automation, image processing, Internet of Things as well as Industry 4.0. During his career, he has managed numerous major international projects and most recently headed the "IIoT Application Factory" and "Business & IT Transformation" areas of the Global Competency Center at Software AG in Darmstadt. He is a member of the German ORACLE User Group (DOAG).
Michael Schäfer on his start as Managing Director: "The Mobility Data Space brings enormous opportunities for society and companies to develop the mobility of the future. I look forward to the challenge of laying the foundations for this together with our partners and great employees."
Mr. Schäfer is married and has three grown-up children. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking and skiing. His dream is to learn Arabic to get to know this culture better.
Having been successful as a research project last year, the Mobility Data Space has entered a crucial phase of growth in 2022. Michael Schäfer is responsible for the operational business and the development of the innovative data marketplace.
The qualified electrical engineer looks back on more than 30 years in the IT industry and brings experience in the fields of industrial automation, image processing, Internet of Things as well as Industry 4.0. During his career, he has managed numerous major international projects and most recently headed the "IIoT Application Factory" and "Business & IT Transformation" areas of the Global Competency Center at Software AG in Darmstadt. He is a member of the German ORACLE User Group (DOAG).
Michael Schäfer on his start as Managing Director: "The Mobility Data Space brings enormous opportunities for society and companies to develop the mobility of the future. I look forward to the challenge of laying the foundations for this together with our partners and great employees."
Mr. Schäfer is married and has three grown-up children. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking and skiing. His dream is to learn Arabic to get to know this culture better.
