Ralf Sauer

Ralf Sauer has extensive experience in marketing and communications, with a focus on corporate communications and media. Ralf currently holds the position of VP Marketing & Communications at IPG Automotive, where they are responsible for overseeing marketing and communication efforts. Prior to this, they served as the General Manager and Manager of Corporate Communications and Media at IPG Automotive.

Before joining IPG Automotive, Ralf worked at S kommuniziert – Werbung, Marketing, Kommunikation, where they held the position of Stellvertretender Agenturleiter for almost a decade.

Ralf's early career was spent at ETAS, where they held various roles in communications and marketing. Ralf showcased strong leadership skills as the Senior Communications Manager, overseeing a team of nine employees and managing the company's global external communication efforts. Ralf also played a pivotal role in shaping the company's communication strategy and branding.

Ralf Sauer completed their education in two stages. From 1992 to 1999, they attended Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg, where they earned a Diplom degree in Wirtschaftsinformatik (Business Informatics). In addition, in 1996 and 1997, they spent a year studying at Aston Business School, focusing on Managerial and Administrative Studies. Furthermore, they obtained a certification in "Google Zukunftswerkstatt – Grundlagen des Onlinemarketings" from Google in 2020.