CATIA Creative Design & Engineering Days

With 24 years of expertise in the Transportation & Mobility industry, as well as in 3D Design and end-to-end Virtual Product/Experience Innovation, Olivier has been the CEO of CATIA at Dassault Systèmes since December 2019.Olivier began a career at Dassault Systèmes (3DS) in 1995 as part of CATIA’s Shape Design Industrialization Team. Later, Olivier joined 3DS’ International Automotive Competency Center, collaborating with renowned customers such as HONDA, FIAT, BMW, CHRYSLER, and PSA to help transform their design practices in car body and styling. These experiences provided Olivier with deep knowledge of the automotive sector and customers’ business processes.In 2011, Olivier was appointed Vice President of the newly defined Transportation & Mobility industry, supporting manufacturers and suppliers in developing new mobility experiences for consumers.Now, as the leader of the prestigious CATIA brand, Olivier embraces the challenge of driving innovation and representing one of Dassault Systèmes’ most renowned solutions.

He joined Hyundai MOBIS in 2016 and has spent the past nine years developing automotive exterior lamp prototypes.
Until 2022, he also led the company’s 3D printing operations, including equipment management and technical reviews.
Currently, he focuses on prototype development and rendering for digital verification.

Sven Bertelmann is Application Developer for Piping & Tubing Part & 3D Design/ Piping & Tubing Systems Design; Electrical & 3D Design/ Piping & Tubing Systems Design, DELMIA Prismatic Machining and Cutting Tool Designer at CLAAS. Application Development and Consulting, as well as CATIA Templates/ Automation, is his main business at CLAAS.

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 spans several roles in the field of manufacturing and IT. As a thought leader, he is passionate about driving innovation initiatives forward with his team. 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.

Roger TIAKO POUNGUE is CAD Domain Lead/Product Owner at CLAAS CSE, one of the world's leading manufacturers of agricultural engineering equipment. From an IT and aerospace engineering background, he is now working as responsible for CAD/PDM Process and Method at CLAAS.

Mario Steinhöfel began his professional career in the early 2000s, initially working for automotive suppliers in the field of CATIA design. After several years in the traditional design environment of passive vehicle safety, he transitioned in 2004 to a Munich-based system house, focusing on CATIA consulting, coaching, and training.

Originally trained as a design and concept model maker, he became involved with CAS/Strak in a Munich design studio starting in 2007. There, he gained extensive experience in the BMW design development process. From 2009, he worked at the AUDI Academy in Ingolstadt, where he contributed to the introduction of CATIA V5 in technical development at AUDI AG, as well as the implementation of CATIA V5/LCA at MAN Truck & Bus SE (formerly MAN Nutzfahrzeuge Group).

In 2012, he joined BMW AG, where he is responsible for project coordination in interior design/Strak development, as well as various design-technology convergence processes. His work is characterized by a comprehensive understanding of the overall vehicle and a strong sense of design and form.

Matthias Willecke, since over 30 years in High End Viz and Workstation Business, since 9 years at NVIDIA as the DELL Alliance Manager EMEA.

With four years advancing rockets at Propulse NTNU, Norway’s leading student rocketry team, from mechanical structures to propulsion avionics, Stian Alseth will step into the role of chairman in August 2025. He is completing an MSc in Electronics Systems Design & Innovation at NTNU, specialising in space systems and signal processing.

Alexander Kiefer is an R&D engineer and CAD specialist in the furniture industry.

After studying wood technology, he joined the product development team at Rolf Benz, a manufacturer of high-quality and luxury furniture, located in the Black Forest region of Germany. With over 10 years of experience in CAD, he currently focuses on foam molding technology and digital product visualisation. Alexander is the deputy chairman of the national standardization committee for upholstered furniture and tables. In addition, he is involved in cross-company research projects.

Ángel Guerra is a Hypercar Design Specialist working with top-tier OEMs through Silent Resources and accepting select independent commissions through his studio, THE FOURTH D SL. As former Digital Lead Designer for the Rimac Nevera and Bugatti Mistral/Tourbillon, he specializes in transforming radical concepts into production-ready Class-A surfaces using ICEM Surf'. Currently developing confidential hypercar projects (codenamed GP1), he brings the same precision to elite client work. Separately, Ángel collaborates with Dassault Systèmes as a design expert, contributing to innovative showcases like their 'Super Coupé' hypercar demo.

Damian Kurek graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bydgoszcz University of Technology. He has more than 14 years of experience in projects in the rail industry. Since 2011, he has been working at PESA Bydgoszcz S.A. - a company specializing in the design and production of rail vehicles. He is currently the Head of the Interior Design Team in the Technical Department. During all the years of his work, he has been working on many CAD software. He is one of the people who collaborated on the implementation of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform & 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA at PESA Bydgoszcz S.A.

After his studies, Domenico Daelli has been working in Information Technology for over 30 years, 25 of which spent in the Biotech industry between Italy and the United States. In the last 5 years Domenico has been working in the private Fusion industry in the US, creating from the ground up IT and OT services for a fusion company, including PLM, Document Control and Records Management and Cybersecurity. Domenico joined Gauss Fusion in 2025 where he now acts as the Head of IT.

Julian Geißler has been working for 15 years in CAS modeling/ Class A surfacing for various sectors of vehicle development for different well-known customers from the automotive industry
Since 2020, project lead/team lead for CAS/ Class A surfacing in Munich and Ingolstadt.

Martin has been working for 11 years for X-Rite and has 7 years of experience as a TAC Solution Architect in measuring and modeling the visual appearance of materials for rendering and visualization and creating workflows with customers and their suppliers. He got his Bachelor of Color Science in Esslingen, Germany, and joined X-Rite Pantone in 2014 as part of the Applications / Tech Support team.

Lukas is a skilled technical product designer with a solid background in CAD and surface modeling. From 2016 to 2019, he gained hands-on experience with CATIA, Creo, and XV5 in a technical product design role. Between 2019 and 2023, he specialized in Strak interior modeling using Icem Surf, contributing to high-precision surface development projects. During this period, Lukas also completed further technical education, enhancing his capabilities with tools such as Siemens NX, Rhino, Grasshopper, and VRED. Since 2023, Lukas has been working in Strak development for seating systems, focusing on high-quality surface modeling using IMA.

Marcin Wróblewski graduated in Mechatronics from the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków. He has over 10 years of experience with multiple CAD systems. Since 2017, he has been working at EC Engineering—a company specializing in railway industry projects—as an engineer and CAD systems administrator. Currently, he is involved in interior and bogie projects. Additionally, as a CAD systems administrator, he is constantly looking for ways to improve and optimize working methodologies in CATIA V5 and 3DEXPERIENCE.

Dr. Richard Kembleton has been working in fusion physics for over 20 years, starting with a PhD in fusion materials at Cambridge University. He then joined UKAEA (UK Atomic Energy Authority), where he was a member of the Power Plant Technology Group and worked on DEMO, power plant designs, and fusion economics. Dr. Kembleton joined EUROfusion in Garching in 2018 to manage the Prospective R&D programme aimed at realising technology for commercialisation, and then joined Gauss Fusion in 2023, where he now acts as the CSO.

Romain Perron is a seasoned technology leader with nearly two decades of experience at Dassault Systèmes, where he currently serves as Vice President of Research and Development. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in advancing the company’s CATIA product line, previously leading initiatives as CATIA Web Apps Director and CATIA Mobile Apps Senior Manager. With a strong software engineering and product management background, Romain has consistently driven innovation in 3D design and user experience technologies. He is based in the Île-de-France region and is deeply engaged in shaping the future of digital engineering solutions.

Dr. Schulte studied Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Clausthal-Zellerfeld, specializing in Mechanical Design, and earned his doctorate from the University of the Federal Armed Forces in Hamburg with a thesis on computer-aided standard part management in automotive production planning (2013). He began his career at Airbus in Hamburg, contributing to the 3D-DMU introduction for the A330/240 program. He later held leadership roles at Volkswagen in Wolfsburg and Anhui, including as Head of Central Planning and Data Management R&D. Since October 2024, he has served as Head of CoC DIGITAL SOLUTIONS at Volkswagen AG, overseeing key systems such as CONNECT and TI-Syncro, and recently assumed the group project lead for the 3DX platform by Dassault Systèmes.

Sabine Scheunert is an experienced leader in the automotive and technology industries. Since June 2024, she has been the Chair of the Management Board of Eurocentral at Dassault Systèmes, overseeing business activities in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other regional countries.

Previously, she served as Vice President of Digital & IT
Sales/Marketing at Mercedes-Benz Cars from 2016 to April 2024. In this role, she led global digital transformation initiatives, including the development of new digital business models, the implementation of agile
working methods, and the rollout of e-commerce solutions across over 40 markets. Under her leadership, IT became a central driver of the company's digital strategy.

Sabine Scheunert began her career at the BMW Group, where she held various management positions in Germany,
France, and Eastern Europe. She then moved to the PSA Group (now Stellantis) and served as Chief Customer Officer, among other roles.

From 2014 to 2016, she was the first woman to serve as CEO of a European automaker in China, leading the Citroën brand in a joint venture with DongFeng Motors. Sabine Scheunert studied business mathematics in Bielefeld and European business management at the Fachhochschule der
Wirtschaft (FHDW) in Germany. She also completed an Advanced Strategy Program at Harvard Business School.

In addition to her professional career, Sabine Scheunert serves as a supervisory board member for companies such as Messer SE in Germany and Planet First Partners in the UK. She is an active advocate and mentor for women in STEM fields, promoting greater diversity in the technology industry.

Nicolas has been responsible for Class-A surface projects within the interior domain since 2007. He began his career as a modeler at Citroën before joining Audi in 2012. From 2019 to 2020, he was based in Shanghai, contributing to joint-venture projects. In addition to his work in surface development, Nicolas is currently also responsible for software development and the implementation of Grasshopper-based design processes.