Topics of Expertise
- E-mobility / Electrification
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Connected Vehicles / V2X Communication
- Software-Defined Vehicles
- Mobility as a Service
- Sustainability
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- 3D Printing
Biography
Ralf Klädtke is the Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for TE Transportation Solutions. Appointed to the role in April 2021, Ralf has an extraordinary background of accomplishment and success, including over 25 years of technology and leadership experience with global technology companies.
As technical leader of the Transportation Solutions segment, which includes the Automotive, Industrial and Commercial Transportation, Sensors, and Application Tooling business units, Ralf is responsible for providing thought leadership and guidance around the future innovation, growth plans, and portfolio investments for the organization, as well as in guiding the segment’s technology roadmap. In addition, he partners with the Chief Technology Officers with each of the Transportation Solutions’ business units to build and develop high performing teams and to ensure that the engineering organization is able to capitalize on future growth opportunities.
Ralf was previously co-CEO and CTO of ZKW Group, a leading provider of lighting systems and electronics for the automotive industry. Prior to ZKW, he served as Executive Board member, Mobile Transportation Technology, for Schaltbau Holding AG; President and CEO for Airbus DS Optronics GmbH and Carl Zeiss Optronics GmbH; and Vice President, Reusable Launcher / Security & Defense Germany, for EADS SPACE (Now Airbus Defence and Space).
Ralf is a former captain in the German Air Force and also held Director roles with the German Space Agency (DARA/DLR) and MAN Technologie where he was the European Program Manager of the X-38 / Crew Return Vehicle.
Ralf holds a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Bundeswehr in Germany.
Articles and Publications
- Eight strategies to help in the race to zero emissions – Automotive World
- Slower – But Safer – Journey Toward Autonomous Vehicles – TE.com
- Manufacturing companies can lead the race to zero emissions – Electronic Specifier
- The Evolution of Electronic Components in Transportation (Vodcast) – Future Electronics
- Innovation culture in the “New Normal” – Trend Report
- How a connector company made sustainability a priority – Design World
- The Strongest Trend We’ve All Experienced Is Sustainability (Podcast) – Dealer News Today
- Advancing the Circular Approach Together - Ingenics
- Accelerating Into the Future of Mobility as a Service - Connector Supplier
- Generative AI: Game-changer in the automotive industry – Next Mobility
- Autonomous vehicle simulation: Unleashing the power of AI – Automotive Testing Technology International
- 3D Printing Offers Design Flexibility and Manufacturing Possibilities – Connector Supplier
Contact us
For trade media, to speak with a TE Transportation or Sensors Group expert, please contact:
Deanna McCoy
deanna.mccoy@te.com
