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Continental has appointed Nino Romano as CTO of its Automotive group sector, effective February 1, 2025. Romano, formerly head of Automotive Quality and Operations, will now lead the integration of technology and operations as the company prepares for its independent listing.
Key Highlights:
- Nino Romano takes over as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Continental’s Automotive group sector effective February 1, 2025.
- Romano will integrate the technology and operations divisions, enhancing innovation and efficiency.
- Former head of Quality and Operations, Romano has been with Continental since 1993.
- The Automotive group sector is preparing for independent listing with 96,000 employees and €20.3 billion in 2023 sales.
“With his extensive experience and expertise, Nino Romano is the ideal person to merge the key areas of technology and operations as CTO. This will create additional value for our customers and investors while enhancing innovation efficiency,” said Philipp von Hirschheydt, member of the Continental Executive Board and head of the Automotive group sector.
A Leader in Technology and Operations
Romano has been with Continental for over three decades, holding various leadership roles in research, development, and quality management. His career milestones include:
- 2011: Head of electronic brake systems development in Vehicle Dynamics.
- 2020: Joined Automotive Management Board as head of Quality and Environment.
- 2024: Led Quality and Operations for the Automotive group.
Romano succeeds Gilles Mabire, who left the company in November 2024. Moving forward, the quality division will be organized as an independent function within the Automotive group.
“I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to developing Automotive’s business as an independent company, supporting the entire product life cycle through technology and innovation,” said Nino Romano.
Continental’s Automotive Group: A Market Leader
The Automotive group sector employs 96,000 people (as of September 30, 2024) and generated €20.3 billion in 2023 sales. The group is recognized for its expertise in sensor solutions, displays, brake systems, software, and autonomous vehicle technology.
Continental: A Global Technology Powerhouse
Founded in 1871, Continental is a leading provider of pioneering mobility solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic, and transportation. In 2023, the company generated €41.4 billion in revenue and employs 200,000 people across 56 countries.
As Continental’s Automotive group sector transitions to an independent company, Romano’s leadership in technology and operations will be instrumental in driving innovation and market competitiveness.
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