Dr. Rüdiger Recknagel

Senior Expert Environmental Protection within the Automotive Industry and Environmental Foundations
Process Engineer

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31 years of experience in the automotive industry across various leadership roles: environmental and energy management, environmental foundation work, production (paint shop), quality analysis, and technical development / corrosion protection.
Developed, structured, and established the "Mission:Zero" global environmental strategy for the Audi Group while serving as the global Head of Environmental Protection for all plants. Led and managed the Audi Environmental Foundation (Audi Stiftung für Umwelt GmbH) for over 10 years. Represented Audi and participated in industry associations (VDA, VCI, IHK) and served on supervisory and advisory boards for organizations such as DSV, IBA, and GSB.

Top SDG: 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: Because without sustainable industry and sustainable, green innovations, we cannot address the challenges and inequalities in living conditions faced by people across the planet.