Digital transformation requires a good strategy, visionary ideas that have the potential to fundamentally change core value creation, the right technologies and people who are committed to shaping the future.
Dr. Daniel Eckelt is responsible for the digital transformation at FORVIA HELLA. He heads the FORVIA HELLA Digital Office for data & AI and manages business partners and data scientists. Together with his team and the business units, he develops strategies and implementation roadmaps and reports to top management on the impact achieved.

He previously completed a PhD in strategic planning and innovation management. His knowledge and experience in this area helps him immensely with the digital transformation. Another eight years of experience in the automotive sector in various management positions give him the necessary skills to understand the business from development to production and across the central functions.

Daniel produces and moderates a podcast on the topic of digital transformation. In the podcast, he welcomes internal and external guests and discusses new technologies, challenges and achievements as well as the opportunities for every employee to contribute to the digital transformation.

“The most successful data & AI projects are the ones that involve close collaboration between the internal solution providers and the business.”