Akhil James

Akhil James has been with Continental since December 2015, where currently serves as the Head of Technical Customer Services EMEA and Head of R&D Digital Solutions / Connected Tire Technologies & Analytics, contributing significantly to the establishment of the Continental Solutions Center in Portugal. Prior experiences include leading technology scouting and multiple Proof of Concept projects in R&D Connected Tire Technologies & Analytics, enhancing customer engagement as a Digital Solutions Specialist, and contributing to the digital transformation of the Tire division as part of the ContiConnect team. Previous experience at Bosch involved developing a system for precision farming within a Master Thesis. Akhil's academic credentials include an MBA from Porto Business School and multiple degrees in Sensor System Technology, along with a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering.