Albert von Blumenthal

• Central legal point of contact for Group IT and other corporate functions on NIS2, the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), and cybersecurity-related requirements under the EU AI Act • Legal coordination of Group-wide initiatives to implement regulatory cybersecurity requirements • Advice on cybersecurity incidents, including communications with supervisory authorities, as well as cybersecurity governance and audits • Drafting and negotiating contractual security requirements • Assessment of regulatory development

• Coordination and management of the defence of complex cross-border class action litigation • Contribution to defence strategies, structures and processes, including preparation for court proceedings, negotiations and witness examinations • Management of external law firms and service providers, including engagement and cost control • Litigation reporting, including for the Board of Management • Internal information sessions for the global legal department and deputy functional leadership responsibilities

• Ensured compliance with regulatory certification requirements for spare parts imports into China • Developed and optimised processes and standards; monitored certification requirements within ACEA • Contributed to team development and assumed deputy team leadership responsibilities