2025 3DEXPERIENCE User Conference

Andreas Wank has been the Head of the department “Smart Innovation” at Pepperl+Fuchs SE since January 2022. In addition, he also leads the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) program. When he joined Pepperl+Fuchs SE in 2019, he managed the project International Quality Management, which deals with traceability and incident management.

Before that, he was a Research Associate at the Technical University Darmstadt for five years (2014-2019). During this time he also acted as Managing Director „Mittelstand 4.0-Kompetenzzentrum Darmstadt“ (07/17 until 01/19), Team Leader for the Management of Industrial Production (04/16 until 01/19) as well as Assistance to the president of the German Academic Association for Production Technology (01/15 until 12/17).

The foundation for his professional success also lies in his scientific background. Andreas Wank holds both, a Bachelor (B.Sc.) and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) from the Technical University Darmstadt with a specialization in mechanical engineering. On top of that, he successfully completed his PHD (DR.-ING) from 2014 until 2019.

Today, Andreas plays a crucial role in implementing the ongoing PLM project at Pepperl+Fuchs SE, which is essential for facilitating seamless information flow throughout the entire innovation chain, impacting approximately 2,500 users.

Having started his career as a mechanical design engineer within the motorsport industry, Jonathan moved to work for the UK Atomic Energy Authority more than 10 years ago. At UKAEA, he has worked on the major Eurofusion programs (ITER and DEMO) with a focus on maintenance and tokamak architecture. His work to develop and evaluate an alternative architecture for DEMO saw him recruited into the team that was being setup to develop the STEP concept design in 2020.

Since then, he has set the strategy to develop the system architecture, evaluated a wide range of possible concepts, and driven these towards the development of a single concept design for STEP. He is the system owner and lead system architect for the whole plant, providing technical oversight of the overall design and drawing together the major elements and systems into a single coherent concept.

Hans-Jürgen FALK is Head of IT Engineering Solutions at CLAAS KGaA mbH, one of the world's leading manufacturers of agricultural engineering equipment. Holding a diploma in electrical engineering and automation, his career expands over several roles in the field of manufacturing and IT. As a thought leader, he is passionate about driving innovation initiatives together with his team forward. In that context, CLAAS has been awarded for its “Digital Product Development” by RWTH Aachen, which stood out due to the Strategic Believes approach, consisting of model-based systems engineering, 3D continuity and data intelligence as well as the self-developed 3D navigator.

Christoph KLIMT, Head of Virtual Product at CIP Mobility GmbH (mocci), is combining hardware design and vehicle development with a strong vision for digital engineering. His achievements include the complete implementation of 3DEXPERIENCE and CATIA in two startup companies, CIP Mobility (mocci) and Sono Motors.

By utilizing critical processes like change, release, and issue management, he offers solutions to align the interests of all engineering departments with full digitalization and sustainable development.

Björn Axling is the Head of Product Lifecycle Management at Grundfos, a global leader in water solutions. Björn is a growth- and people-oriented leader with a strong commitment to serve customers, drive growth, innovation and PLM excellence in the areas of physical products, digital platforms, autonomous & robotics, AI, IoT and new business models.

As part of the Group Technology & Innovation management team at Grundfos he is on a mission to drive a Group-wide, cross-functional transformation into smarter, more efficient and a data-driven ways of working through the product lifecycle from ideation to end-of-life.

Björn has a 20+ year background from senior industry positions, unicorn scale-ups, as an entrepreneur and co-founder of a venture backed start-up company, top tier management consulting as well as Board of Director roles. He is a thought leader, published author and keynote speaker in the field of innovation and PLM.

Scott Drennan is currently the president and COO of Otto Aviation. The Otto Team is
using a concept called super-natural laminar flow to create more capable and affordable
aircraft platforms. Otto’s new development program aims to improve aerodynamic
efficiency by 30%: targeting fuel burn reductions of 60%, emissions reductions of 90%
using SAF, and cost reductions of up to 50%. Scott has always been passionate about
sustainable aviation, and this latest project is no exception.

Scott founded Drennan Innovation LLC in 2020. Drennan Innovation empowers clients
through the design, development, and deployment of complex systems-of-systems in
aerospace and defense. The Future is Behind Us®.

Scott started his 30-year career with Bell Helicopter. His last role at Bell was vice
president of Innovation and Advanced Concepts, where he worked on bleeding-edge
technologies for future military and commercial platforms, such as HSVTOL and eVTOL.
Before founding Drennan Innovation, Scott was the Chief Research & Development
Officer of Hyundai’s $1.5 billion advanced air mobility division, now called Supernal.

Scott serves as an advisor to REGENT, Elroy Air, Radius Engineering, and to New Vista
Capital. He is a member of the Board of Directors for Electric Power Systems.

From 2009-2015, Scott was a designated engineering representative (DER) for the FAA,
and from 2018-2020, Scott was a member of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC) Aeronautics
Committee

Dr. Ndu is the Chief Information and Digital Officer at Otto Aviation, where he leads the company’s Digital Enterprise, leveraging Dassault Systèmes' technologies to drive innovation in aerospace. With over 22 years of experience in digital transformation, systems engineering, and AI-driven analytics, he has held leadership roles at KPMG, Boston Consulting Group (BCG X), and the District of Columbia’s Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP). Previously, he spent a decade at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU APL), focusing on Spacecraft System Safety, Reliability, and Systems Engineering. Dr. Ndu began his career as an aerospace engineer at the FAA and Missile Defense Agency (MDA). He holds a Ph.D. in Reliability Engineering, an M.S. in Systems Engineering, and a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering.

Beatriz González is the CEO and co-founder of Share PLM, stepping into the role of CEO in September 2024. With a background in aeronautical engineering, she brings a technical and strategic perspective to PLM and change management. Beatriz has been instrumental in shaping Share PLM’s approach to people-centric digital transformations, ensuring that organizations successfully bridge the gap between technology, processes, and people. Passionate about innovation and transformation, she continues to lead the company in delivering impactful solutions for businesses worldwide.

Maria Morris is the Business Development Manager at Share PLM, specializing in driving growth, partnerships, and customer engagement. With a strong foundation in change management and customer success, Maria has played a key role in supporting organizations through complex PLM transformations. Known for her strategic mindset and passion for connecting with people, she is dedicated to helping companies successfully navigate digital transformation challenges and maximize the impact of their PLM initiatives.