April 8, 2025, Vienna/Austria – TTTech Auto is pleased to announce that Dr. Stefan Poledna, Co-Founder and current Chief Technology Officer (CTO), has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective April 1, 2025. He will continue to serve as CTO, maintaining his pivotal role in driving the company's technological advancements. Dr. Poledna will ensure a smooth transition of TTTech Auto into NXP, after the transaction closes, which is expected to occur after receiving customary regulatory approvals.
The management change follows the planned departure of Dr. Dirk Linzmeier at the end of March.
"I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Dirk Linzmeier for his exceptional leadership and dedication during his tenure as CEO of TTTech Auto, which has significantly contributed to our company's success and growth", said Dr. Stefan Poledna.
Dr. Poledna brings over 30 years of experience in automotive systems and software development to his expanded role. His leadership and vision have been instrumental in establishing TTTech Auto as a leader in safety-critical systems for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). He has led the development of groundbreaking solutions such as the safety middleware platform of the first true ADAS domain controller. Dr. Poledna has authored and co-authored more than 80 patents and several publications. He received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree in computer science with distinction from Vienna University of Technology, where he also lectures on Dependable Computer Systems.
As CEO and CTO, Dr. Poledna will lead TTTech Auto into its next phase of growth and innovation, ensuring even greater success in the future under the umbrella of NXP and continuing to deliver cutting-edge solutions while maintaining its commitment to safety and performance.
For more information about TTTech Auto’s innovative technologies, please visit: www.tttech-auto.com.
About TTTech Auto
TTTech Auto is a leading platform product and service provider with a focus on System, Safety and Security for the Software-Defined Vehicle (4SDV). With series experience from several million cars on the road and a strong technology portfolio, TTTech Auto has the key ingredients to enable and drive the transformation. TTTech Auto empowers customers to focus on driving experience while its platform solutions optimize performance, safety, integration, and software updates.
TTTech Auto was founded in 2018 by TTTech Group and technology leaders Audi, Infineon and Samsung to build a global, safe vehicle software platform for automated and autonomous driving. In 2022, the company raised USD 285 million (EUR 250 million) from Aptiv and Audi in its latest funding round. At TTTech Auto's headquarters in Vienna, Austria, and its subsidiaries across Europe and Asia, 1,100 employees work with leading car manufacturers on their software-defined vehicles, ADAS and autonomous driving programs. The company has acquired and invested in technology companies in the UK, Spain, Turkey, China and Central and Eastern Europe.
For more information, please contact:
Susanne Einzinger
Phone: +49 160 9686 5710
Email: susanne.einzinger@tttech-auto.com; pr@tttech-auto.com
