Melissa Fischer leads global communications for Gentherm. She has more than 15 years of experience in multiple disciplines of communications, with a focus on automotive and corporate public relations in the United States and Middle East.

Mrs. Fischer is responsible for the Company’s overall global communication strategy as Gentherm executes its mission to positively impact lives around the world. With a focus on driving positive change, she works to tell the Company’s story with customers, employees, suppliers, news media, and key stakeholders.

Mrs. Fischer holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Political Science from Syracuse University.

The collaborative connection between Gentherm and its partner clients is an integral link that drives the future of the BEV industry. Instrumental in the creation of our Business Unit Growth Strategy, Mr. Hammerschmidt leads the team that nurtures these powerful relationships.

Since launching his career in the Purchasing Department of Ford Motor Company, Hammerschmidt has managed the Porsche and Audi Accounts at Brembo along with the European OE Channel for Exide Technologies.

At Gentherm, Mr. Hammerschmidt’s strategic leadership has fueled his progression from the Director of Sales & Business Development for BU Battery Performance Solutions, to Executive Director of the Customer Business Unit where he managed the Daimler, Volvo and Truck accounts, to his current position which he assumed in 2019.

Mr. Hammerschmidt holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Applied Science in Regensburg, Germany.

Michael Ciaccio is at the helm of a Gentherm team that has developed some of the most progressive and sought-after solutions in the world. His four decades of industry experience include expertise in Liquid-Cooled Aerospace Avionics, Consumer Electronics, Automotive BEV Components and a diverse range of battery electronics and assemblies.

As the leader of our Advanced Technology development team, Ciaccio has spearheaded the creation of two breakthrough “first-ever” solutions, including new flex circuit technology which is being used in the 2020 Jeep Renegade PHEV battery pack, and a flexible cell monitoring device set to launch in a prominent 2022 BEV model from a major OEM in Germany.

Mr. Ciaccio has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois, and a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, where he specialized in Thermal Analysis.

We are honoured to introduce our esteemed guest speaker, Dr. Arnold Lamm

Dr. Arnold Lamm has over 25 years of experience in the field of alternative drives. His expansive areas of expertise include Fuel Cell Systems, Stack Technology, Hydrogen Tank Technologies, Fuel Cell Drivetrains, On-board Batteries, NiMH Batteries, Li-Ion Batteries, Post Li-Ion technologies, High-Voltage E Architectures, along with Electric Motors, Power Electronics and eDrivetrains.

Dr. Lamm is currently the founder and owner of e-Technologies GmbH, a company dedicated to furthering the development of electrochemical storage and converter systems for the future of the electricity age.

Prior to commencing his venerable career, Dr. Lamm studied mechanical engineering at RWTH Aachen University with a focus on chemical engineering. He possesses a Doctorate in the field of catalytic combustion for SOFC power plants.