Valtech appoints Otmar Kratzer as new Head of Automotive in Europe

March 17, 2025

Munich, March 10, 2025 – Valtech, the experience innovation company, announces the appointment of Otmar Kratzer as the new Head of Automotive in Europe. In his new role, Kratzer will report directly to David Gompel, Executive Vice President and Regional Managing Director for Europe at Valtech. With this strategic decision, Valtech strengthens its position in the dynamic and forward-looking Automotive & Mobility sector.

The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by trends such as connectivity, autonomous driving, shared mobility, and electrification. Valtech is responding to these developments by expanding its offerings in this sector, positioning itself as the Experience Innovation partner of choice for OEM’s and tier 1 suppliers.

Otmar Kratzer brings over 25 years of experience in the automotive and manufacturing industries. His expertise in business and digital transformation, IoT, and automotive process & technology consulting makes him the ideal choice for this position.

Throughout his career, Kratzer has held leadership roles at an automotive OEM, served as Managing Director at a Tier 1 supplier, and led business units for IT service providers and software vendors. This comprehensive industry knowledge gives him an extensive perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the automotive industry.

With university degrees in marketing, finance, and electrical engineering, Kratzer takes an interdisciplinary approach to bridging the gap between business and IT. His proven track record in business and digital transformation is based on developing viable strategies, defining clear business outcomes, and ensuring the effective execution of relevant initiatives.

His focus is on a holistic optimization of customer and user experience along continuous value chains. He emphasizes end-to-end strategies that integrate all stakeholders within workflows and IT landscapes. He believes that sustainable success is achieved through strong top management, agile process management, and flexible IT solutions.

Otmar not only brings impressive industry expertise but also a clear vision for the future of the automotive sector. His holistic approach to business transformation is exactly what our clients need to succeed in an increasingly digital market. We are excited to have him on board to further establish our Experience Innovation proposition in an industry undergoing massive transformation.

- David Gompel, Executive Vice President and Regional Managing Director Europe at Valtech.

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Valtech, the global leader in Experience Innovation, exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By delivering sustainable, human-centric digital solutions that prepare businesses for the future, we empower brands to leapfrog the competition and surpass best practices. Our 8,000-strong team in 24 countries crafts intelligent, personalized experiences that blend crafts, categories, and cultures. At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we touch lives, grow businesses and unlock value in a digitally accelerated world. Our clients include the world’s best-known brands, such as L’Oreal, LVMH, Mars, P&G, Volkswagen, Dolby, Santander and BBC. See our work at Valtech.com.

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