Karin Friedrich

Karin Friedrich is an experienced IT governance professional currently serving as a Referentin IT Governance at Volkswagen Group IT Solutions GmbH since February 2023. Previously, Karin held the position of Chief Operating Officer at BYK-Gardner Instruments from May 2013 to January 2023, overseeing global IT management and local IT operations. Karin's career progression includes various leadership roles in sales and project management, starting as a sales clerk at DORST Technologies GmbH & Co. KG and progressing through positions at thyssenkrupp Plastics Deutschland and TUNAP GROUP. Karin holds multiple qualifications in business management, including a Master Professional (CCI) from the Industrie- und Handelskammer für München und Oberbayern and ThePowerMBA, alongside a Bachelor Professional (CCI) in industrial management.