Michael Fausten

Senior Vice President Corporate Research, Division Head Artificial Intelligence and Systems, Bosch

Michael Fausten is a technology executive and engineering leader with more than 25 years of experience driving innovation in complex technical systems, artificial intelligence, and advanced mobility. Throughout his career at Bosch, he held a series of senior leadership positions spanning systems engineering, vehicle safety, automated driving, and AI research, culminating in his role as Senior Vice President Corporate Research and Head of Artificial Intelligence and Systems.

Michael has led large-scale engineering and research organizations at the forefront of automotive and industrial innovation. His work has included the development of integrated safety systems, vehicle motion management, automated driving technologies, and AI-enabled physical systems. He also played a key leadership role in the Bosch-Daimler cooperation for urban automated driving, helping shape one of Europe’s most ambitious autonomous mobility initiatives.

Most recently, Michael led Bosch’s global AI research activities and the Bosch Center for Artificial Intelligence, overseeing the integration of AI technologies into products, engineering processes, and complex technical environments. His experience spans both deep technical innovation and organizational transformation, with a focus on building teams, structures, and capabilities that enable companies to successfully adopt emerging technologies at scale.

Having worked extensively with partners and organizations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Michael brings a global perspective on engineering collaboration, technology adoption, and innovation management. He is particularly interested in the intersection of artificial intelligence, systems engineering, and the future of intelligent physical products.

As a mentor, Michael enjoys helping founders and technology leaders navigate deep-tech product development, AI strategy, engineering organizations, complex systems design, and the challenges of scaling breakthrough technologies from research into real-world impact.