08/26/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/26/2024 00:57
Our Leader of the Mobility Competence Group, Juan I. Hahn from HAHN Network, talks in our eco member interview about new challenges and trends in the automotive industry.
Mr. Hahn, could you introduce your company in 2-3 sentences?
HAHN Network connects visionary ideas with reality by developing sustainable and sovereign AI networks for the automotive industry. We provide networking opportunities with decision-makers, keynotes on AI topics, business development workshops and long-term consulting to promote sustainable growth and innovation.
Which digitalisation topics are particularly important to you?
What is particularly important to us are the topics of artificial intelligence, data integrity and sovereignty, and the development of scalable digital ecosystems. We highly value the security and sustainability of digital solutions that offer both economic and environmental benefits.
What are the particular challenges facing your industry at the moment and how are you addressing them?
The automotive industry faces challenges such as integrating new technologies, ensuring data security and transitioning to sustainable business models. We are working on these challenges by designing innovative AI solutions that make data exchange secure and efficient, and by supporting companies in their transformation through our consulting services. Within the eco Association, we expect to find important partners for the technical implementation.
How do you expect your membership in the eco Association to support you in this?
We expect membership of the eco Association to provide valuable networking opportunities, access to exclusive industry information and best practices, as well as support in positioning our solutions in the market. By exchanging ideas with other members, we aim to leverage synergies and drive digitalisation forward together. As Leader of the Mobility CG, I am particularly pleased to help shape one of the eco Association's thematic areas.
What opportunities does digitalisation offer us in the future?
Digitalisation offers tremendous opportunities, such as the optimisation of business processes, the creation of new business models and the improvement of customer interaction. Additionally, it enables significant efficiency gains through data-driven decision-making and automation, contributing to the development of sustainable solutions that secure long-term competitive advantages.
Mr. Hahn, thank you very much for the interview!
Juan Hahn, together with his network, supports the automotive industry in its digital transformation by providing consulting services in the field of partner and business development. He also regularly gives keynote speeches on artificial intelligence in automotive retail and the aftermarket. His journey in the automotive industry began 20 years ago. In 2007, he founded his first automotive agency, followed by his first digital start-up in 2011 with the world's first vehicle portal for leasing, financing and long-term rental. In 2014, he sold the platform to Verivox to support the company as a senior consultant for the following two years. He has remained loyal to consulting to this day. His clients are primarily platforms, software manufacturers and stakeholders in the automotive industry. He has been involved in the Gaia-X research project, Car Repair 4.0, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), since the application phase.