Continental’s Automotive Group, which is in the process of becoming an independent listed company, has appointed Nino Romano (57) as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Romano, who previously served as the head of Quality and Operations, assumed his new role on February 1, 2025. Under his leadership, the technology and operations areas will be consolidated within the new CTO organization.
“With his extensive experience and expertise, Nino Romano is the ideal person to merge the key areas of technology and operations as CTO. This will not only create additional value for our customers and investors as we prepare for independence, but will also enable us to drive innovation more efficiently and effectively,” said Philipp von Hirschheydt, member of the Continental Executive Board and head of the Automotive Group.
Romano has been with Continental since 1993, developing extensive knowledge in research, development, and quality management over his career. After holding various positions in research and development and serving as director of the Customer Center, he took over as head of development for electronic brake systems in the Vehicle Dynamics business area in 2011. Romano has been a member of the Automotive Management Board since 2020, initially as head of Quality and Environment, and since 2024 as head of Quality and Operations.
Nino Romano succeeds Gilles Mabire, who left the company at his own request in November 2024. In his new role, Romano will oversee the key areas of technology and operations, with the quality area becoming an independent function within Automotive.
“I am grateful for the trust placed in me and look forward to the challenge of developing Automotive’s business as an independent company. I aim to support the entire product life cycle through technology and innovation – from the initial idea to production,” said Nino Romano.
The Automotive Group employs around 96,000 people (as of September 30, 2024) and generated sales of approximately €20.3 billion in fiscal 2023. The group has a high level of technological and system expertise, as well as vertical integration. It has established a strong market position with innovative sensor solutions, displays, brake and comfort systems, and offers extensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for the rapidly growing market of software-defined and autonomous vehicles.
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