Jari has been in his current role since 2020 and is responsible for PPE Powertrain projects based in Ingolstadt, Germany. He has been at Audi for over 20 years and has worked across diverse functions in production planning powertrains in Germany and in Györ, Hungary including Head of Methods and Quality Planning, Head of Quality Assurance ICE purchased components, Head of Prototype/Pre-series Motor Center (ICE and e-tron prototypes), Head of Production Planning electric powertrains (Audi e-tron BEV powertrain). Jari has a Diploma in mechanical engineering/combustion engines and Dr.-Ing degree in field of combustion under microgravity at RWTH Aachen, Germany. Between 1996-1998 he was the Project Manager ESA - NEDO (Japan) co-operation project on combustion under microgravity.

Dr. Quentin Werner is a Senior Engineer at Bosch, specializing in eAxle and eMachine technologies. Based in Germany, he has a strong background in electrical engineering, holding both a Master’s and Ph.D. from the Université de Lorraine. Before joining Bosch, he gained extensive experience in automotive engineering and powertrain technologies while working at several notable companies, including Mercedes-Benz, Delta Electronics, and Daimler Truck. At Bosch, Quentin focuses on designing and optimizing electric axle systems, which are crucial components in electric vehicles, integrating electric motors, power electronics, and transmission systems.

Audi AG (Audi) a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, is an automobile manufacturer. It designs, develops, manufactures, and commercializes premium cars, and motorcycles globally. The company is recognized as one of the leading car manufacturers in the premium and supercar segment. It focuses on innovation through its research and development activities and has partnerships with national and international academic partners. Audi also offers financial services such as leasing and borrowings through cooperation with Volkswagen Financial Services AG. The company operates production facilities together with its subsidiaries in Americas, Europe. The Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Audi is headquartered in Ingolstadt, Bayern, Germany.

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 429,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2023). The company generated sales of 91.6 billion euros in 2023. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With its business activities, the company aims to use technology to help shape universal trends such as automation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity, and a sustainability orientation. In this context, Bosch’s broad diversification across regions and industries strengthens its innovativeness and robustness. Bosch uses its proven expertise in sensor technology, software, and services to offer customers cross-domain solutions from a single source. It also applies its expertise in connectivity and artificial intelligence in order to develop and manufacture user-friendly, sustainable products. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve the quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 470 subsidiaries and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. Bosch’s innovative strength is key to the company’s further development. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 90,000 associates in research and development, of which nearly 48,000 are software engineers.