New Delhi [India], April 10 (ANI/PRNewswire): DEKRA appointed two new members to its Board of Management today: Petra Finke (55), currently Global CIO Rhenus Freight Logistics and CEO of Rhenus Freight Network GmbH, will join the company as Chief Digitalization Officer (CDO) on July 1, 2023, while Peter Laursen (47) will fill the role of Chief Operation Officer (COO) with immediate effect. Stefan Kolbl, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of DEKRA: "DEKRA's vision is to become the leading global force in safety, security, and sustainability. The recent changes in the composition of the Board of Management are designed to advance our strategic growth plans and accelerate the pace of execution. Petra Finke and Peter Laursen are the perfect choice for these new roles, and we are glad to welcome them as our new board members. We are convinced they will do great in their new responsibility." Petra Finke (55) has been working with Rhenus Group for over 20 years, most recently as
Solar Testing Lab Opens in Shanghai SHANGHAI, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ DEKRA recently inaugurated a new testing center for renewable energy in Shanghai, China. With this step, the global expert organization is meeting the growing demand from the Chinese solar industry for high-quality testing and certification services. The expert organization DEKRA has established its biggest and most state-of-the-art solar laboratory to date in Baoshan, Shanghai, with the aim of providing even greater support to the development of the solar industry. China is the world's largest manufacturer of solar modules and the industry is experiencing strong growth. "DEKRA and its customers share a commitment to a safe and sustainable world. Sustainability and renewable energy are crucial factors in safeguarding our future on this planet," said Mike Walsh, head of DEKRA's APAC region and Executive Vice President of the DEKRA Group. "I'm proud that DEKRA has made this significant i
TAIPEI, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ DEKRA and VicOne, a subsidiary dedicated to vehicle security established by a global cybersecurity leader Trend Micro Incorporated, announced their partnership in providing joint solutions for automotive suppliers to compliance with new international regulations and standards in vehicle security. With their technical know-how, knowledge and certification services, suppliers in the automotive supply chain who are eager to enter the industry of electric vehicles are in good hands so that they can implement and comply with international security standards more efficiently. Daniel Lee, General Manager of DEKRA Taiwan Product Testing Operations, stressed that as the technology of 5G and low-earth-orbit satellites have become mature, high-speed transmission and low latency have facilitated the rapid development of the applications of Internet of Vehicle. A growing number of smart in-vehicle auxiliary technologies and software has changed the landscape of