Dr. rer. nat. HORST SOBOLL

degree in physics (1964 - 1969) University Giessen
doctorate in physics 1973
CONTROL DATA 1973 - 1989

- Systems Analyst and Programming, Large systems
- Consultant, Computer systems and networks
- District Manager, Software and Consulting
- Application Manager, Data-Services
- Sales and Marketing Manager Europe, Industrial Applications
- Marketing Manager Europe, Applications

DAIMLERCHRYSLER AG Research and Technology
1989 Project Manager Information and Communication Technology
1992 Manager Strategy Information Technology
1995 Director Technology Policy
2002 Director Research Policy and Communications

Memberships
1994 Chairman European Research Cooperation for Automotive Industry (AIT)
1999 Member of the Research Committee of German Industry Association (BDI)
1999 Member External Advisory Group of the European Commission ( sustainable mobility)
2000 Advisory Board German Physical Society
2000 Chairman of Research Technology and Innovation Group of the UNICE (European Industry association)
2001 Vicepresident European Industrial Research and Management Association (EIRMA)
2001 Vice Chairman European Research Advisory Board (EURAB) of the European Commission