Satheeskaran Navaratnam

Satheeskaran Navaratnam is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in the automotive and supply chain industries. Currently serving as the VP & Chief Transformation Officer Technology at Knorr-Bremse AG since October 2024, Navaratnam drives innovations in safety-critical subsystems for commercial vehicles and railways. Prior to this role, Navaratnam held senior positions at HAVI, leading digital commercial platforms and customer products, and at Daimler Trucks Asia where responsibilities included overseeing digital transformation initiatives. Experience also includes leadership roles at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India and Daimler AG, focusing on software development, product delivery, and technology strategy execution. Navaratnam holds a Diplom-Ingenieur in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from the University of Bremen.