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Christina Stathatou

Lead Consultant, Mobility and Critical Systems

Christina Stathatou helps our automotive customers navigate the software defined vehicle (SDV) transition so they can bring safer, smarter and more competitive vehicles to market.

Chrisitina Stathatou

Christina Stathatou is the lead of the strategic initiative for software‑defined vehicles (SDVs) and a lead consultant for Mobility and Critical Systems. She supports automotive manufacturers and suppliers to navigate one of the industry’s most significant transformations: the shift from hardware‑centric engineering to software‑driven, continuously evolving vehicle platforms. Her work centers on helping automotive customers turn complex technological change into measurable, positive business results.

By combining the bird’s-eye view of a strategist with the technical knowledge of a subject matter expert, Christina helps innovation move beyond theoretical concepts and take root across the entire organization.

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Solving today’s automotive challenges

Christina’s work is driven by a purpose: helping organizations manage the challenges they don’t yet know they are facing. She bridges the gap between engineering and management to guide manufacturers and suppliers through massive industry changes. Her core areas of focus include:

  • Organizational transformation: Managing the human side of technology, from leadership coaching to large-scale process improvements.
  • Modern processes: Integrating machine learning and advanced software systems into the product lifecycle.
  • Software and cybersecurity: Helping customers demonstrate security and compliance with global safety standards.
  • Product architectures: Understanding how scalable, modular system architectures empower long-term adaptability and higher-quality user outcomes.
      
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Smart compliance for a trustworthy future

As the author of A love letter to the automotive industry: Mutual Learning for a Sustainable Automotive Future and an active member of the Eclipse Foundation’s SDV initiative, Christina’s expertise is helping to shape compliance for tomorrow’s software-defined vehicles. Her work helps cars become more like computers on wheels without sacrificing safety, security or reliability.

At the heart of her approach is smarter compliance. She believes making vehicles safe and trustworthy should be lean and efficient, not a burden on the business.

Whether she is presenting at global conferences or leading a transformation project, Christina remains focused on supporting the future of technology-driven industries through curiosity and collaboration. Beyond technical certifications—including Cybersecurity Engineering and Agile Scrum Master—she stands out for her empathy and dedication and holds a bachelor’s degree in international and European studies from the University of Piraeus.

“True dedication comes from professional purpose, love and a passion to help people resolve their problems. I am passionate about my work, and this means I’m excited by success and driven to overcome failure.”
  • Christina Stathatou, Lead Consultant at UL Solutions

Areas of expertise

  • Autonomy and Mobility
  • Industrial Products and Systems
  • Technology and Electronics
  • Digital Applications

Publications

Handbuch Automotive SPICE 4.0. dpunkt.verlag
Levin, A., Stathatou, C., Lehmann, V., & Benning, J. A. (2024)