Detlef Banik

Detlef Banik is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in mentoring, business development, and IT management across various sectors. Currently serving as a Mentor at TU Wien Innovation Incubation Center since September 2021, Detlef Banik previously held the position of Director at Volkswagen AG, overseeing Data & AI Products in Munich and Vienna from August 2021 to September 2023. As a co-founder of JV MCS/CC & Consulting, Detlef focused on transitions and transformations management from November 2020 to August 2021. Detlef's earlier roles at Technische Universität Wien involved cooperation with universities and institutes in IT and research, while also serving as CEO of Telekonnekt GmbH. Detlef's tenure at Volkswagen AG spanned several key positions, including IT leadership in sales and marketing and as CIO of Volkswagen Slovakia, illustrating a robust background in digitalization and integrated customer management. Detlef holds a degree in System Analysis from Comlern Institut Braunschweig/Wolfenbüttel.