Varroc appoints Dr. Karl-Heinz Glander as head of R&D for business II

By Staff Report August 31, 2024 2:01 pm IST

Varroc has appointed Dr. Karl-Heinz Glander as the Head of R&D for Business II. Glander will oversee R&D activities for Business II and report to CEO Dhruv Jain.

Varroc, a leading global tier-1 automotive supplier, disclosed the appointment of Dr. Karl-Heinz Glander as the Head of R&D for Business II. Dr. Glander will play a pivotal role in driving the company’s innovation and technology strategies, reinforcing Varroc’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions for the automotive industry.

In his new role, Dr. Glander, based out of Germany, will oversee the R&D activities for Business II and report to Dhruv Jain, CEO, Varroc Business II. He will be responsible for developing advanced technology such as the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), Driver Monitoring System (DMS), and Driver and Occupant Monitoring System (DOMS), cockpit electronics, video telematics, fleet management systems for the automatic industry, etc. His leadership will be key in driving Varroc Business II’s R&D strategy, fostering a culture of innovation, and enhancing the company’s competitive edge in the global market.

Dhruv Jain, CEO, Varroc Business II, said, “At Varroc, we are constantly striving to push the boundaries of innovation and technological excellence. The appointment of Dr. Karl-Heinz Glander as our new Head of Research and Development for Business II marks a significant step forward in our journey. His expertise in the automotive sector will be instrumental in driving our R&D efforts forward. I am excited to welcome Dr. Glander to the Varroc family.”

Dr. Karl-Heinz Glander, Head-R&D, Varroc Business II, said, “With great excitement and enthusiasm, I embraced this outstanding opportunity when I learnt about Varroc’s ambitious and challenging plans to enter innovative markets related to active and integrated safety, such as Advanced Driver Assist Systems and Driver/Cabin Monitoring Systems. Additionally, the increasing integration of connected services within vehicles, which enhance the entertainment and overall user experience for both drivers and passengers, truly captivated me. I am thrilled to contribute to Varroc’s journey by leveraging my background in active and passive safety, as well as in the navigation business.”

Dr. Glander holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Bonn, Germany, and brings 20 years of experience in the automotive sector. He has extensive expertise in research and development, particularly in advanced technology, product innovation, and series development for mass production. Additionally, Dr. Glander is an intacsTM-certified Provisional Assessor for Automotive SPICE®, with profound knowledge of process-orientated development within the automotive industry, especially concerning agile and classic project management, ASPICE, ISO 26262 (Functional Safety for Automotive), and ISO/SAE 21434 (Cybersecurity of vehicle electronic systems), among others. Before joining Varroc, he was associated with companies such as Aptiv, ZF Automotive/TRW, and Siemens VDO/Continental.