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Gerhard Meister

Vice President, Business Field Electrification

AVL List GmbH

Vienna, Austria

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AVL List GmbH

AVL List GmbH

Large enterprise

Vienna, Austria

AVL List GmbH (“AVL”) with its headquarters in Graz, is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and in other sectors such as rail, marine, and energy. Based on extensive in-house research activities, the company delivers concepts, technology solutions, methodologies, and development tools for a greener, safer, better world of mobility and beyond. AVL supports international partners and customers in their sustainable and digital transformation. The focus lies on the areas of electrification, software, AI and automation. With a holistic approach - from ideation phase to serial production - the company covers vehicle architectures and platform solutions including the impact of new propulsion systems and energy carriers. AVL drives innovative and affordable solutions for all applications - from traditional to hybrid to battery and fuel cell electric technologies. As a global technology provider, AVL’s offerings range from simulation, virtualization and test automation for product development to ADAS/AD and vehicle software. The company combines state-of-the-art and highly scalable IT, software and technology solutions with its application know-how, thereby offering customers extensive tools in areas such as Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity or Embedded Systems. In addition, AVL supports companies in energy-intensive sectors on their way to a greener and more efficient energy generation and supply. Innovation is AVL’s passion. Together with 12,200 employees at more than 90 locations and with more than 50 Tech and Engineering Centers worldwide, AVL is driving the future of mobility. In 2024, the company generated a turnover of 2.03 billion Euros, of which 11 % are invested in R&D activities.
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About me

- Experienced manager driven by entrepreneurial thinking
- Leadership- and P&L-responsibility experience
- International business career in a global corporation
- Global strategic business development skills
- Experience with start-up of business in new markets
- Strong global networker

Specialties:
- International work experience in the US, Germany, Austria and Italy
- Excellent network in the automotive business in Europe and the US
- Outstanding track record in building profitable business and operations

International markets of interest

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Sub-Saharan Africa Northern Africa and Western AsiaCentral and Southern AsiaEastern and South-Eastern AsiaLatin America and the CaribbeanOceaniaEurope and Northern America

Speaker sessions (1)

Wednesday, 17 September 2025

13:30 - 14:30

AI Rapid-fire Solutions Session

Format:Live stream

Live “AI Lighthouse Solutions” demos showcase real-world AI and robotics in manufacturing—from predictive maintenance to energy management—giving attendees hands-on insight into proven tools, real results, and ideas for practical adoption.