Robert Lokner, based in Munich is Director Automotive and leads the Automotive Industry team in EMEA. Robert specialises in driving digital transformation across automotive, with a strong focus on AI, cloud technologies, and automotive innovation. He collaborates with leading OEMs and partners to accelerate enterprise value through AI adoption and advanced solutions. Robert is deeply engaged in strategic initiatives and supports industry-wide scale AI-driven outcomes.

Robert holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a focus on Information Technology from the University of Applied Science Augsburg and a Master of Business Administration degree from Katz Business School in Pittsburgh (USA). Prior to joining Microsoft, Robert was at the BMW Group and Siemens in different roles running large business transformation initiatives at several of the global 500 manufacturing organizations across North America and Europe.