Dr. Rahima Yakoob

Dr. Rahima Yakoob is an accomplished professional currently serving as the Head of Software Development for Vehicle Services and Car-IT at Porsche AG since December 2022. With a robust academic background, Dr. Yakoob also holds the position of Visiting Professor for MBA programs focused on Digital Transformation and Organizational Development at Hochschule Esslingen. Prior experience includes a significant tenure at Mercedes-Benz AG from September 2010 to November 2022, where roles encompassed Manager of Enterprise Application Architecture and Project Lead for various initiatives, notably in e-mobility and cloud computing. Additional contributions to academia include lecturing on Strategic IT Development at FOM University and an MBA internship at SAP. Dr. Yakoob's educational credentials comprise a PhD in IT-based Logistics and Supply Chain Management, an MBA in International Industrial Management, a MSc in IT Software Technology, and a BSc in Computer Science.