Episode 10 - In conversation with Hiltrud Werner

The Global Leadership Hypothesis. What makes a great leader?

Welcome to our podcast, where we explore what it truly takes to be a great leader. In today's episode, we have the honour of speaking with Hiltrud Werner, a German business executive who has made a name for herself in the world of compliance and integrity.

Hiltrud joined Volkswagen in 2016 as head of Group Audit and quickly rose through the ranks to become a member of Volkswagen's Board of Management, responsible for Integrity and Legal Affairs. In her role, she oversees the compliance and integrity teams for Volkswagen and its 12 brands and was tasked with restructuring the compliance culture. Her dedication and hard work have earned her a reputation as a leader who is unafraid to tackle tough issues and make meaningful change happen.

Hiltrud began her career in 1991 at the consulting firm Softlab GMBH in Munich as a project manager. She then moved to BMW AG in 1996, where she held various positions during her tenure, including head of the IT department of BMW Bank, head of the BMW AG audit department for the UK & Ireland, and head of Group Internal Audit. In 2011, she joined MAN SE as Chief Audit Executive for the MAN Group and became head of Group Internal Audit at the car supplier ZF Friedrichshafen in 2014.

Throughout her career, Hiltrud has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence and a willingness to take on new challenges. We are thrilled to have her on our podcast and to learn from her wealth of knowledge and experience. So sit back, relax, and join us as we delve into the fascinating world of business leadership with Hiltrud Werner.