Dr. Christof Horn is a leading expert in the automotive industry, known for his expertise in integrating software and electronics into vehicles. With over two decades of experience, he has significantly advanced automotive development, especially in software-defined vehicles.

Dr. Horn holds degrees in physics and mathematics from the Universities of Stuttgart and Bologna.

In 2001, he joined the P3 Group (formerly umlaut), where he expanded the company’s automotive practice and focused on integrating electronics into vehicles, paving the way for software-centric designs.

Since 2021, Dr. Horn has led the Automotive Europe practice of Digital Engineering & Manufacturing at Accenture. He combines his automotive expertise with Accenture’s IT, cloud, and data capabilities to drive the transition to software-defined vehicles. He collaborates with leading OEMs and first-tier suppliers to develop strategies and technologies for this transformation.

Dr. Horn is an active author and speaker on digital transformation and automotive innovation. His insights on the challenges and opportunities of software-defined vehicles have been influential in guiding industry practices.