Peter Fintl — CEO

I’m a technology strategist and innovation catalyst at the forefront of industrial transformation—driving growth at the intersection of semiconductors, software-defined mobility, and AI. As Vice President at Capgemini Engineering and Managing Director of Microsys Technologies, I lead global strategy, research/innovation programs, and product business across Europe, China, and North America. I work closely with clients, boards, and ecosystem partners to shape future-proof technology strategies. I actively contribute to public discourse through keynote speaking and publications in leading news outlets like FAZ, Handelsblatt, Der Spiegel, and Automobilwoche, and I serve on advisory councils. Combining technical depth with business foresight allows me guiding organizations through change—with a focus on technology, competitiveness, sustainability and strategic resilience. Let’s connect if you’re shaping the future of mobility, AI, or semiconductor innovation—or if you’re looking for a board-level advisor to help navigate the next industrial wave.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a technology strategist specializing in automotive and semiconductor innovation.

Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Experience: 32 yrs 1 mo

Skills

Technology Strategy
Leadership
Business Development
Product Management
Technology Management

Career Highlights

Expert in technology strategy and innovation.
Leader in automotive and semiconductor industries.
Proven track record in driving business growth.

Work Experience

Capgemini Engineering

Vice President Technology & Innovation, Portfolio | Northern & Central Europe (3 yrs 7 mos)

Country Director | Austria, Slovakia (1 yr 4 mos)

Director of Technology & Innovation, Communication | Central Europe (6 yrs 1 mo)

Director Operations | Austria (1 yr 4 mos)

Microsys Technologies Inc.

Managing Director (9 yrs 8 mos)

SSG Fintl-Gruber-Lassnig

Partner, Business and Technology Consultancy (11 yrs 5 mos)

AVL

Director Marketing (2 yrs 2 mos)

Director Customer Services, AVL China (6 yrs)

Head of Product Management, Global Customer Services (3 yrs 5 mos)

Group Product Manager, Automation Systems (2 yrs 1 mo)

SSG Fintl-Gruber-Lassnig

Business Development Manager, Partner (2 yrs)

METASYS

Product Manager (3 yrs)

University of Innsbruck - Institute for Space Neurology

Project Manager (2 yrs)

Education

Chief Technology Officer Program at MIT Professional Education

Change and Strategy at emlyon business school

Executive Program at IMD

MBA at PEF Privatuniversität für Management Wien

Engineer at HTL Innsbruck

Peter Fintl

CEO

Munich, Bavaria, Germany32 yrs 1 mo experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in technology strategy and innovation.
Leader in automotive and semiconductor industries.
Proven track record in driving business growth.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a technology strategist specializing in automotive and semiconductor innovation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Technology StrategyLeadershipBusiness DevelopmentProduct ManagementTechnology Management

Other Skills

AVLAutomotiveBusiness StrategyCross-functional Team LeadershipCustomer ServiceEngineeringEngineering ManagementMarketingMarketing CommunicationsPowertrainProduct DevelopmentProject ManagementResearch and Development (R&D)Semiconductor IndustryTeam Building

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Experience

Capgemini engineering

4 roles

Vice President Technology & Innovation, Portfolio | Northern & Central Europe

Promoted

Aug 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

Leading the Technology & Innovation unit at Capgemini Engineering for Central Europe and managing affiliated companies in other countries in the world (Canada). The Technology Officer role is across all industries (Aerospace, Defense, Railway, Automotive, Energy, Life Sciences, Telecom & Media, Financial Services, Government). This involves strategic and operative (P&L) responsibility (e.g. research programs, consulting projects). I have a personal focus on Automotive (Autonomous Driving, Mobility of tomorrow) and Semiconductors.
My further responsibility includes portfolio definition and steering as well as taking care on transversal services units (Competence Centers, e.g. Electrification, Sustainability, etc).
I am also leading several thought leadership initiatives, personally speaking regularly in the public & specialty press.

Semiconductor IndustryLeadershipResearch and Development (R&D)Technology ManagementAutomotiveBusiness Development+1

Country Director | Austria, Slovakia

Sep 2017 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

Managing and growing Altran's (now Capgemini Engineering) operations in Austria, Slovakia including subsidiary in Canada (managing director). Providing the group's technology and innovation consulting services in the domains of Automotive, Aerospace, Digital and Life Sciences. Worldwide business with Passive Safety Engineering Services as well as Passive Safety Test Systems.

LeadershipAutomotiveBusiness Development

Director of Technology & Innovation, Communication | Central Europe

Promoted

Jul 2016 – Aug 2022 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Leadership for Technology & Innovation at Capgemini Engineering (former Altran) for Central Europe and affiliated companies in other countries in the world (Canada, etc.). The Technology Officer role is across all industries (Aerospace, Defense, Railway, Automotive, Energy, Life Sciences, Telecom & Media, Financial Services, Government). This involves strategic and operative (P&L) responsibility (e.g. research programs, consulting projects). I have a personal focus on Automotive, Autonomous Driving and Mobility of tomorrow.
My further responsibility includes Strategic Communication & Marketing in the cluster.

Semiconductor IndustryLeadershipResearch and Development (R&D)Technology ManagementAutomotiveBusiness Development+1

Director Operations | Austria

Jun 2015 – Oct 2016 · 1 yr 4 mos

Running and developing Operations incl. Business Development & Marketing for Altran Austria (now Capgemini Engineering) and it's companies in other countries of the world. Serving clients worldwide with innovation & high-tech engineering consulting services, test & development tools (specialized in vehicle safety) as well as IT solutions across multiple industries.

LeadershipAutomotive

Microsys technologies inc.

Managing Director

Jul 2016 – Present · 9 yrs 8 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Microsys, part of the Capgemini group, is developing world-leading test systems for airbags, inflators and restraint systems. Products and Services are provided worldwide through our global network of own subsidiaries or exclusive distributors.

LeadershipResearch and Development (R&D)Technology ManagementProduct ManagementAutomotiveBusiness Development+1

Ssg fintl-gruber-lassnig

Partner, Business and Technology Consultancy

Oct 2014 – Present · 11 yrs 5 mos · Graz

Helping clients in the automotive and high-tech industry to create and implement business innovations.
Ideation, business model design, developing captivating business stories.

LeadershipResearch and Development (R&D)Technology ManagementBusiness Development

Avl

4 roles

Director Marketing

Jul 2012 – Sep 2014 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Responsible for “Instrumentation & Test Systems”, AVL’s largest Strategic Business Unit
Definition of strategic communication topics
Coverage of market communication (Publications, Ads, Online, Social, etc.).
Steering product development under the aspect of Marketing
Definition and execution of campaigns, creation and organization of external (trade shows, roadshows) and internal events (Conferences with over 1000 participants)
Providing Market and Business Intelligence for the Senior Management Board
Supplying Sales Forecast and Pipeline-planning / CRM and Dashboard Development for the Management Board

LeadershipAutomotiveBusiness Development

Director Customer Services, AVL China

Jul 2006 – Jul 2012 · 6 yrs

Building a local service operation and growing service business for high-tech investment goods. Being part of the team who developed China into AVL's most important market in the last 6 years.

LeadershipTechnology ManagementAutomotiveBusiness Development

Head of Product Management, Global Customer Services

Promoted

Jan 2003 – Jun 2006 · 3 yrs 5 mos

'Founding member' of the new AVL Customer Services Business Unit. Creating and developing the AVL Services portfolio. Global roll-out into the organization. Close cooperation with Operations and local organizations in key markets.

Technology ManagementProduct ManagementAutomotive