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Dr. Klaus Schmitz

Partner

Klaus advises automotive and high-tech companies on strategy, digitization, innovation and technology.

Areas of Focus

Education

University of Bamberg
Doctorate/PhD
University of Bamberg
Diploma in Information Systems

Past Experience

Center for business information systems
Founder and Managing Director
University of Bamberg
Junior Researcher, Lecturer and Project Manager
Universities of Duisburg Essen and Bayreuth
Visiting Lecturer

Klaus is a Partner in our Munich office and leads the Automotive Practice in Central Europe. He predominantly serves clients in the automotive industry. His second background being in the technology and innovation practice, Klaus also supports clients in the high-tech industry on innovation and technology topics.

In automotive, his main fields of work comprise marketing, sales and after-sales, as well as strategic innovation, technology and information management. Relevant project examples are best customer experience, strategic planning, sales and after-sales excellence and product life-cycle management (PLM).

His special interest lies in mastering the disruptive change of digitization and new mobility for clients. His education and background in information systems and software development enable him to understand technology issues.

Before joining Arthur D. Little, Klaus co-founded a research-oriented consultancy and led it as managing director for five years. Prior to this he was a junior researcher, lecturer and project leader in large external projects with big German corporations.

Recent Publications

Hydrogen: Trucking’s alternative fuel of the future
Automotive
Hydrogen: Trucking’s alternative fuel of the future
Niklas Brundin, Dominique Trancart, Dr. Klaus Schmitz, Amaury Klossa
Hydrogen-powered trucks offer the promise of an attractive alternative to battery electric (BEV) trucks for tackling the challenge of decarbonizing heavy-duty and long-haul trucking. As the production cost of hydrogen decreases and the investment in relevant infrastructure grows, hydrogen fuel cells will emerge as a commercially viable green alternative that will outcompete fossil fuels. In this Viewpoint, we explore the future of hydrogen trucking.
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Automotive
Robotaxis to disrupt the market
Niklas Brundin, Dr. Klaus Schmitz
Challenging mobility cases in cities
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The role of hydrogen in building a sustainable future for automotive mobility
Dr. Klaus Schmitz
Transportation and mobility need to decarbonize and dramatically lower the sector’s emissions. This is necessary not just from a regulatory perspective, but also because only a truly sustainable transportation and automotive industry will be able to maintain its importance and prosperity in the long run.
Find out more

Klaus is a Partner in our Munich office and leads the Automotive Practice in Central Europe. He predominantly serves clients in the automotive industry. His second background being in the technology and innovation practice, Klaus also supports clients in the high-tech industry on innovation and technology topics.

In automotive, his main fields of work comprise marketing, sales and after-sales, as well as strategic innovation, technology and information management. Relevant project examples are best customer experience, strategic planning, sales and after-sales excellence and product life-cycle management (PLM).

His special interest lies in mastering the disruptive change of digitization and new mobility for clients. His education and background in information systems and software development enable him to understand technology issues.

Before joining Arthur D. Little, Klaus co-founded a research-oriented consultancy and led it as managing director for five years. Prior to this he was a junior researcher, lecturer and project leader in large external projects with big German corporations.

Recent Publications

Hydrogen: Trucking’s alternative fuel of the future
Automotive
Hydrogen: Trucking’s alternative fuel of the future
Niklas Brundin, Dominique Trancart, Dr. Klaus Schmitz, Amaury Klossa
Hydrogen-powered trucks offer the promise of an attractive alternative to battery electric (BEV) trucks for tackling the challenge of decarbonizing heavy-duty and long-haul trucking. As the production cost of hydrogen decreases and the investment in relevant infrastructure grows, hydrogen fuel cells will emerge as a commercially viable green alternative that will outcompete fossil fuels. In this Viewpoint, we explore the future of hydrogen trucking.
Find out more
Automotive
Robotaxis to disrupt the market
Niklas Brundin, Dr. Klaus Schmitz
Challenging mobility cases in cities
Find out more
The role of hydrogen in building a sustainable future for automotive mobility
Dr. Klaus Schmitz
Transportation and mobility need to decarbonize and dramatically lower the sector’s emissions. This is necessary not just from a regulatory perspective, but also because only a truly sustainable transportation and automotive industry will be able to maintain its importance and prosperity in the long run.
Find out more

More About Klaus
  • University of Bamberg
    Doctorate/PhD
  • University of Bamberg
    Diploma in Information Systems
  • Center for business information systems
    Founder and Managing Director
  • University of Bamberg
    Junior Researcher, Lecturer and Project Manager
  • Universities of Duisburg Essen and Bayreuth
    Visiting Lecturer