Oliver Spiess

Oliver Spiess has garnered extensive experience in the automotive industry, currently serving as the Head / VP of Technical Key Account Management at ZF Group since September 2014, focusing on product strategy and business development for General Motors across various business units. Previous roles include Mechanical Engineer at Performax International, Vehicle Safety Supervisor at Ford Motor Company, Lead Development Engineer at GM Holden Ltd, and Customer Engineering Interface at TRW, where responsibilities ranged from vehicle integration and performance management to engineering project leadership. Early career experiences include positions at Takata and PETRI Inc., emphasizing product planning, system engineering, and numerical simulation. Oliver Spiess holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering & Safety, and Aerospace Engineering from Technische Universität Berlin and RMIT University.