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Bernd Gottschalk
Director/Board Member at
AEYE, INC.
Net worth: 88 453 $ as of 30/06/2026
Profile
Bernd Gottschalk is the founder of AutoValue GmbH, founded in 2007, serving as Managing Partner & Owner.
Current jobs include Vice Chairman-Supervisory Board at JOST-Werke Deutschland GmbH; Director at OPmobility SE since 2023; Independent Director at AEye, Inc. since 2021; Advisory-Supervisory Board member at Woco Industrietechnik GmbH; Member-Supervisory Board at Benteler International Austria GmbH since 2020; and Venture Partner at Vektor Partners LLP.
Former jobs include Chairman-Supervisory Board at Erwin Hymer Beteiligungs AG (2008–2009);.
Vice Chairman-Supervisory Board at Jost AG; Chairman at FACTON GmbH; Chairman at Verband der Automobilindustrie eV (VDA) (1997–2008); Deputy Chairman-Supervisory Board at JOST Werke SE (2017–2023); Commercial Director at Daimler-Benz AG (1988–1996); Director at Delphi Corp.; Director at Haldex AB (2019–2020); Director at BASF Coatings GmbH (2010–2012); Member-Supervisory Board at F.
Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.; Global Vice President-Commercial Vehicles Division at Mercedes-Benz Group AG; Member-Supervisory Board at Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA; Member-Supervisory Board at FUCHS SE; Member-Supervisory Board at Roche Diagnostics GmbH; Member-Managing Board at Mercedes-Benz AG; Member-Supervisory Board at ThyssenKrupp Automotive AG; Member-Supervisory Board at Schaeffler AG (2014–2025); Vice President at Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V.
(1997–2008); Member-Supervisory Board at JOST Holding GmbH; President at International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (1997–2008); Plant Manager at Mercedes-Benz do Brasil Ltda.
; Member-Supervisory Board at Roche Deutschland Holding GmbH; Member-Supervisory Board at thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG (2009); Member-Consultative Committee at Woco Gruppe (UK); Member-Supervisory Board at Roche Holding GmbH; Member-Supervisory Board at Compania Plastic Omnium SA. Education includes a doctorate from the University of Hamburg, conferred in 1971.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AEYE, INC. CLASS A 0.08% | 23/03/2026 | 35,435 ( 0.08% ) | 51 026 $ | 30/06/2026 |
| 31/12/2025 | 2,400 ( 0% ) | 37 427 $ | 30/06/2026 |
Bernd Gottschalk active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| OPMOBILITY SE | Director/Board Member | 28/04/2009 |
| AEYE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 12/08/2021 |
JOST-Werke Deutschland GmbH
 JOST-Werke Deutschland GmbH Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures components for commercial vehicles | Director/Board Member | 23/06/2017 |
Benteler International AG
 Benteler International AG Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Operates as a holding company with interests in automotive, steel tubes production and glass processing business | Director/Board Member | 01/11/2020 |
Woco Industrietechnik GmbH
 Woco Industrietechnik GmbH Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and sells car components | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
AutoValue GmbH | Founder | 01/01/2007 |
Vektor Partners LLP
 Vektor Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance Vektor Partners invests in companies located across the globe primarily in Europe, the United States and the MENA region. The firm focuses on B2B, technology, AI-enabled applications, computer vision, software-defined hardware and next-gen compute power sectors. It participates in seed and early stage capital transactions with an investment size of EUR 1 - 5 million. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Former positions of Bernd Gottschalk
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER AG | Director/Board Member | 24/04/2025 |
| JOST WERKE SE | Director/Board Member | 01/05/2023 |
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Connections
73
1st degree connections
34
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 34 |
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F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
 F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Daimler-Benz AG
 Daimler-Benz AG Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures motor vehicles | Consumer Durables |
Mercedes-Benz Group AG
 Mercedes-Benz Group AG Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures premium cars and commercial vehicles & provides financing services | Consumer Durables |
Delphi Corp. /Old/
 Delphi Corp. /Old/ Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures and supplies vehicle electronics and transportation components | Consumer Durables |
Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA
 Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures paper machines, turbines and generators | Producer Manufacturing |
Plastic Omnium SE
 Plastic Omnium SE Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Engages in the manufacturing and sale of automotive components and environmental products and services | Producer Manufacturing |
Haldex AB
 Haldex AB Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and supplies brake systems and air suspension systems | Producer Manufacturing |
Erwin Hymer Beteiligungs AG
 Erwin Hymer Beteiligungs AG Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures and sells caravans and motor homes | Consumer Durables |
FUCHS SE
 FUCHS SE Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Manufactures lubricants and specialty chemicals | Process Industries |
Jost AG
 Jost AG Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides consulting services for tax and auditing firms | Commercial Services |
Roche Diagnostics GmbH
 Roche Diagnostics GmbH Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops innovative medicines, treatments and diagnostics | Commercial Services |
Mercedes-Benz AG
 Mercedes-Benz AG Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Provides ball and roller bearings | Producer Manufacturing |
BASF Coatings GmbH
 BASF Coatings GmbH Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Manufactures and markets paints & coatings | Process Industries |
ThyssenKrupp Automotive AG
 ThyssenKrupp Automotive AG Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures motor vehicles, power train parts and bodies | Consumer Durables |
JOST-Werke Deutschland GmbH
JOST-Werke Deutschland GmbH Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures components for commercial vehicles | Producer Manufacturing |
University of Hamburg
 University of Hamburg Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V.
 Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a federal association | Commercial Services |
Woco Industrietechnik GmbH
Woco Industrietechnik GmbH Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and sells car components | Producer Manufacturing |
FACTON GmbH
 FACTON GmbH Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops software solutions for cost management and manufacturing industries | Technology Services |
JOST Holding GmbH
 JOST Holding GmbH Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Designs and manufactures systems, modules and components for the truck and trailer industry | Producer Manufacturing |
Compania Plastic Omnium SA
 Compania Plastic Omnium SA Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
Verband der Automobilindustrie eV (VDA)
 Verband der Automobilindustrie eV (VDA) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association for German automotive industry | Commercial Services |
International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers
 International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Federation of motor vehicle manufacturers. | Commercial Services |
Mercedes-Benz do Brasil Ltda.
 Mercedes-Benz do Brasil Ltda. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures and supplies automobiles, trucks, bus and vans | Consumer Durables |
Roche Deutschland Holding GmbH
 Roche Deutschland Holding GmbH Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and distributes pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG
 thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG SteelNon-Energy Minerals Produces and supplies flat steel products | Non-Energy Minerals |
Woco Gruppe (UK) | |
JOST Werke SE
 JOST Werke SE Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and supplies safety-critical systems to the truck and trailer industry | Producer Manufacturing |
Benteler International AG
Benteler International AG Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Operates as a holding company with interests in automotive, steel tubes production and glass processing business | Producer Manufacturing |
Schaeffler AG
 Schaeffler AG Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and supplies precision components, bearings and systems for engine, transmission and chassis applications | Producer Manufacturing |
AutoValue GmbH | |
Roche Holding GmbH
 Roche Holding GmbH Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
Vektor Partners LLP
Vektor Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance Vektor Partners invests in companies located across the globe primarily in Europe, the United States and the MENA region. The firm focuses on B2B, technology, AI-enabled applications, computer vision, software-defined hardware and next-gen compute power sectors. It participates in seed and early stage capital transactions with an investment size of EUR 1 - 5 million. | Finance |
AEye, Inc.
 AEye, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops lidar sensing platform and supported products for autonomous vehicle activities | Technology Services |
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