Christian is a seasoned expert with nearly 20 years of experience in digital transformation, AI-driven automation, and IT product development. He has held international executive roles at Bosch, leading initiatives across the automotive, consumer goods, and IoT sectors. He is a 2x times founder of automation companies and lastly co-founded beyondbots, an international tech firm focused on AI-powered automation solutions for enterprises and SMEs. Christian’s expertise spans Revenue Operations, eCommerce, and Supply Chain optimization.

Dr. Jens Erasmus is the Global Director of Business Transformation at ZF Group in Germany. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering and earned his doctorate with a focus on distributed value chains in the automotive industry. Jens played a key role in the M&A project between WABCO and ZF, leading the project management for this €7 billion transaction.

In his line function, he has built project-driven organizations on a global scale and implemented Business Process Management (BPM) across various units. Currently, he is responsible for business activities generating over €4 billion in annual revenue, delivered by more than 60 sales units worldwide.

beyondbots scales enterprise automation with data integration and AI. No matter the size, industry, or digital maturity – any company can automate. Enterprises constantly strive to automate workflows. The challenge, they face complex IT landscapes, fragmented data, and limited developer resources. As a this leads to automation initiatives taking months, costing much more than necessary – or worse yet, never even starting. We are a hands-on team with deep industry expertise in process optimization. Leveraging AI and no-code/low-code, we deliver faster, smarter, and more scalable automation. Boost your competitiveness, enhance customer satisfaction and improve employee experience – unlock untapped automation potential. Let’s automate!

ZF is a globally active technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial technology. ZF enables vehicles to see, think, and act: across its four technology domains—Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electromobility—the company offers comprehensive solutions for both established automotive manufacturers and emerging providers of transport and mobility services. ZF electrifies vehicles across all categories and contributes to reducing emissions and protecting the climate through its innovative products. In 2022, ZF generated sales of €43.8 billion with around 165,000 employees worldwide. The company operates 168 production locations in 32 countries.