Ekrem Yigitdoel

Managing Director

Hello Industry 4.0 partners & friends. I’m Ekrem and within my professional career I was in charge in different IT and OT Management positions. I joined the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance from the beginning in 2019 as Voith employee and OI4A board member. Since October 2021 I’m the Managing Director of the OI4 Alliance. Besides managing the Alliance I’m in charge for the Industry Committee and the business development towards end-customers of Alliance member companies. I’m connecting the OI4 Implementation Alliance with other organizations from the ecosystem of the industrial digitalization. 

Ricardo Dunkel

Technical Director

I've been part of the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance since 2019, and am truly enthusiastic about the collaborative work we're doing with our members in the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance. With a background in computer sciences, one of my absolute favourite topics is everything surrounding the digital twin. I'm eager to learn about your company and how you're driving digital innovation—and the best part: how our Alliance can complement your efforts. 

Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

Anna Principato

Members & International Partner Management

Hi, I'm Anna. I have a background in public relations & communication in various fields of technology, research and academia. I thrive bringing the right people together, communicating innovative topics and creating new networks. I joined the OI4 Alliance in September 2022 and enjoy working with so many different people from various industries. Together with our members I aim to make the Alliance shine and grow our community in all of Europe.

Ekaterina Dyubanova

Marketing & Communications Lead

Hello, I am Kate. I have been working with the OI4 Alliance in different roles almost since its foundation: at first as a working student and full-time employee on the OI4 member & founder side, afterwards, on the agency side. Since September 2022, I am happy to lead the topics related to Marketing & Communications as a part of the OI4 core team.

Christoph Hock

Strategic Project & Product Manager

Hi everyone, I’m Christoph. I have a passion for robotic automation and a thrive for innovative approaches within factory automation. Most time of my professional career I was dealing with the implementation of robotic cells that involve human robot collaboration or require sensitive processes. As digitization played an important role within those projects, I know the OI4 alliance since its beginning. I joined the OI4 Alliance in April 2023 to support our members initiating customer projects following OI4 principles.

Michelle Diaz

Back-Office Coordination & Assistance to the OI4 Management

Hola, I am Michelle, my role is to assist the Managing Director and support the management team in the strategy implementation and further development of the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance, from back-office to organizational arrangements , and lately supporting on the accounting processes. I bring several years of previous experience as accounting & financial auditor and controller for different industries , and now since summer 2022, I am happily working for the Alliance.

Lucas Wolf

Technical Content Manager

Hey there, OI4 enthusiasts!

I am Lucas, content creator/manager for the Industry 4.0 Alliance since April 2023. I am passionate about developing engaging content that effectively reaches respective target audiences. My skill set encompasses technical expertise in creating media (eLearnings, videos, livestreams, documentation, …), as well as an intuitive understanding of how to optimize the experience using and interacting with such media. I strive to create content that not only informs but also engages and inspires. Let's connect and work together to create impactful content that meets your goals!

Malte Metzelder

Branch & Operations Manager

Hi everyone, I'm Malte. I have a background in the sports industry, where I worked for many years in various roles. I began as a professional football player, and later, after completing my MBA, I held numerous management positions. Even outside the football field, I've always enjoyed taking on new challenges. So, it was time to leave my familiar environment and start a new chapter.

The OI4 Alliance bring together a diverse group of people with various skills, all dedicated to developing sustainable and future-proof solutions. This is the same image that I know from football. Good teamwork is the basis for success. I've been a part of the OI4 core team since mid-October 2023. As a Branch & Operations Manager, I'm responsible for all association-related activities and work closely with the executive team. I am looking forward to a trustful cooperation and to the next steps in the Alliance's development.

Andrei Dratov

Office & Operations Manager

Hello everyone!

I’m Andrei and I joined OI4 team very recently, at first as a working student and later as an Office & Operations Manager. My academic and professional career varies greatly across different fields and topics. In OI4 I’m in charge of everyday office activities and taking care of the tools we are using to keep track of things within the Alliance. I love to dive deep into unfamiliar topics and solve tricky and complex problems, and that is what Industry 4.0 is all about. I’m sure that together we can make a difference in this dynamic world!

Georg Probst

Strategic Project & Product Manager

Hello, I’m Georg. I have a background in robotic automation and worked as a project manager for the last decade. I was responsible for the implementation of cells with human robot collaboration as well as for the realization of battery production lines where innovation and digitization played an integral part. I like working in dynamic teams, taking on new challenges together and adapting to evolving conditions during complex projects. Since July 2024 I’m part of the OI4 Alliance and I am looking forward to realizing innovative projects with our members. 

Christian Heinrich

Stefan Killer-Haug

Marketing & Communications Manager 

A marketing and communications professional, I help Industry 4.0 innovators make stakeholders understand the chances of fields like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and additive manufacturing. Resource efficiency is at the heart of everything I do, placing optimization and digitalization center stage. I see myself as a servant to the OI4 Alliance while meeting the community members’ needs first. Let's collaborate today to create the customer values of tomorrow! 

Yekta Araci

Office & Marketing Operator

Hi everyone, I'm Yekta, after working in the precious metals sector for years, I joined the OI4 Alliance team in September 2024 as Office & Marketing Operator, where I will take care of office matters and various marketing tasks. I am looking forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead and to growing and achieving success together with the team.