Volvo Group

Andreas Klawitter, vice president of vehicle engineering at Volvo Group, is a forward-thinking leader with expertise in embedded software engineering and product management across the automotive and industrial technology fields. With over 23 years of experience, he is skilled at guiding cross-functional teams to create advanced embedded systems and spearhead strategic product innovation.

A Visionary Leader in Vehicle Engineering

Klawitter’s career journey has been marked by a consistent focus on developing sophisticated embedded software systems and managing complex product lifecycles. Starting as a software engineer in the automotive sector, he quickly advanced to leadership roles where his ability to manage multidisciplinary teams became a critical asset.

Over the years, Klawitter has led embedded software development initiatives at several global organizations, managing programs that span vehicle control systems, powertrain technologies and industrial automation. His hands-on experience with agile methodologies, model-based design and advanced simulation tools has empowered engineering teams to build efficient, scalable and safety-critical solutions.

His strength lies in his ability to align technical teams with overarching business objectives, ensuring product development remains both innovative and market-relevant. Klawitter excels in navigating the challenges of regulatory compliance, particularly in automotive safety standards, while driving innovation to keep pace with evolving technology trends.

Currently, Klawitter leads product management and embedded software engineering teams, focusing on developing scalable, futureproof solutions that enhance product performance and reliability across multiple industries.

Driving Business Growth

At Volvo Group North America, Klawitter leads a $600 million division with responsibility for a 500-member engineering team. As the technical lead for the Volvo Group’s Trucks Technology (GTT) portfolio, he guides the full lifecycle of vehicle hardware design, testing, validation and the launch of new models. He manages a $100 million R&D budget and has been credited with saving $24 million annually by streamlining operations and driving global engineering collaboration.

His leadership has been instrumental in revitalizing legacy product lines, such as MACK and Volvo trucks and addressing postpandemic supply chain and capacity challenges. Klawitter brings an enterprise-wide perspective to engineering by championing sustainability, driving revenue growth through innovation and ensuring smooth market introductions for next-generation vehicle platforms.

Beyond his technical role, Klawitter cultivates a highperformance culture based on transparency, inclusion and disciplined execution. His leadership is closely aligned with Volvo Group’s core values and long-term strategic objectives, making him a key driver of engineering transformation and organizational growth.

Recognized for his expertise in regulatory compliance, Klawitter ensures that all development processes align with rigorous automotive safety and environmental standards. His dedication to quality and performance has established him as a reliable leader in overseeing complex product lifecycles across a range of industries.

At Volvo Group, Andreas Klawitter draws on this experience to drive forward-looking engineering strategies that foster innovation, enhance market readiness and ensure long-term business sustainability.