Hiltrud Dorothea Werner has been Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG since 2021 and is also a member of the Supervisory Boards of MAN Energy Solutions and Hensoldt AG. She has extensive experience in supervisory roles, including positions at SEAT S.A., Audi AG, Porsche AG, CARIAD SE, and the DEL ice hockey club Grizzlys Wolfsburg. She is also actively involved in foundations and associations on a voluntary basis.

Werner studied mathematical methods and models at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, graduating with a degree in economics. In addition to roles in software consulting and IT project management, she held several leadership positions in internal auditing throughout her career, including at BMW UK Manufacturing, BMW Financial Services, MAN SE, and ZF Friedrichshafen AG.

In early 2016, she joined Volkswagen AG as Group Chief Audit Executive. Thirteen months later, she was appointed to the Group Board of Management. From 2017 to 2022, she served as Board Member for Integrity and Legal Affairs at Volkswagen AG, overseeing compliance and integrity teams, risk management, and the legal department.

Throughout her career, Werner has spent significant time abroad working on international projects. From 2003 to 2007, she lived in the United Kingdom with her family. During her tenure on the Volkswagen Board, she played a key role in negotiations with U.S. authorities, including the DOJ, EPA, and CARB, to successfully conclude the U.S. monitorship for Volkswagen.

Hiltrud Werner is a strong advocate for diversity and actively supports women in their professional development through initiatives such as PANDA – The Women Leadership Network, the Leadership Next Academy, and the women’s network Women in Lead of the SPD’s Economic Forum.