A new chapter as CEO of Cofinity-X 🚀 As I step into my role as CEO of Cofinity-X the first operating company of Catena-X I'm excited to be part of a journey that addresses some of the most pressing global challenges such as decarbonisation, the circular economy and the advancement of social and environmental standards. This ecosystem also plays a key role in improving the quality and resilience of value chains, which is vital for businesses around the world. On a personal note, I would like to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for 42 incredible years at ZF Group It has been an extraordinary journey, enriched by invaluable experiences, countless opportunities to learn and grow, and most importantly, the amazing people I have had the privilege to work with. Across ZF's many divisions and regions, I have been fortunate to meet and work with exceptional colleagues and partners from around the world whose expertise, passion and friendship have had a lasting impact on me. Thank you all for being part of this important chapter in my life! Throughout my career at ZF, I have focused on specialty vehicles, wind energy, and openmatics, where I have contributed to telematics solutions for trucks, city buses, coaches, and construction and industrial machinery. I also gained valuable insights into different applications and markets, including the fracking sector and industrial applications. For Openmatics, I spent nine years in the Czech Republic, an experience that taught me so much both professionally and personally. I have had the privilege of working in a variety of roles including testing, vehicle tuning, sales, marketing, business development and as Managing Director at Openmatics. Each of these roles has given me the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute, always surrounded by inspiring people who have made this journey so special. I look forward to the next steps with Cofinity-X and to working with you all to shape the future of data exchange and supply chain transformation!
🌟 Exciting leadership update at Cofinity-X! 🌟 We are very happy to announce that Thomas Rösch is now the official CEO of Cofinity-X! 🎉 Thomas has been an integral part of our journey from the very beginning, bringing invaluable experience from his time at ZF Group where he played a pivotal role in driving digital transformation and innovation in the automotive sector. In addition to his extensive experience in the automotive industry, Thomas has also been a Member of the Board of Catena-X e.V. for over a year, where he has been contributing to the advancement of data exchange solutions across the entire industry. As CEO, Thomas is passionate about accelerating innovation, building stronger collaborations, and expanding our reach to empower businesses worldwide with cutting-edge solutions. We are excited to have him lead us into the future of seamless data exchange. #Leadership #CofinityX #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #CatenaX #AutomotiveIndustry
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zu deiner neuen Rolle, lieber Thomas! Während meiner Zeit bei ZF war es unglaublich spannend zu sehen, wie du das Unternehmen geprägt hast und mit wie viel Wissen und Herzblut du dabei warst. Dein Weg ist einfach inspirierend, und ich freue mich riesig für dich, dass du diese neue Herausforderung angehst. Alles Gute für diesen nächsten Schritt. 🚀
Congratulations Tom to your new role and you will rock 🤘 your new adventure. I keep all the good memories when we have been partnering in ‚crime‘ with our crazy ideas ZF has never done before.
Herzlichen Glückwunsch Thomas-schon immer ein Macher! Unsere legendären 2025 Workshops und das ein oder andere Sake-Dinner in Shanghai bleiben in Erinnerung! Viel Erfolg dir!!
Vielen Dank Thomas für die Möglichkeit, in meiner Praxisphase Teil des Catena-X-Teams gewesen zu sein ☺️. Die Erfahrungen, die ich sammeln durfte, und die Einblicke in die innovative Arbeit haben mich sowohl fachlich als auch persönlich bereichert. Ich wünsche dir für deine nächsten Schritte viel Erfolg und bin gespannt auf zukünftige Entwicklungen. Alles Gute!
My dear ex-boss, I wish you a fantastic time and good luck with Cofinity-X. I'm glad, that we are able to work together for a while, because thanks to you, I was able to devote myself to an intersting, unknown and challenging task with Catena-X. We will definitely cross paths again. Dieter
Hallo Herr Rösch, Glückwunsch zur Aufgabe. Das passt. Wir müssen unbedingt Zeit finden, wenn ich im März in Köln bin. Schöne Weihnachtszeit und ein erfolgreiches Jahr 2025.
Thomas Rösch Congratulations and great success for you, Cofinity-X and Catena-X. Catena-X is supporting the transformation in the automotive industry by enabling seamless, secure, and standardized data sharing across the entire value chain, fostering collaboration and transparency. This ecosystem empowers companies to drive innovation, enhance supply chain resilience, and accelerate the transition toward a sustainable and digitalized mobile future.
Thomas, congratulations! Although I’ve known your change for a while, still excited to see the official announcement. All the best, let’s keep in touch!
Lieber Thomas, Anja und ich gratulieren Dir von Herzen und wünschen Dir alles, alles Gute und viel Erfolg auf Deinem Weg mit Deinem super Team! Viel Erfolg, Dominik und Abja, LNI 4.0 (Labs Network Industrie 4.0 e.V.) Anja Simon
Head of Connected Mobility | IoT & Smart Home Enthusiast | Driving Digital Transformation
1wTom, Congratulations on your new role as CEO of Cofinity-X! 🚀 It sounds like an exciting and meaningful challenge, perfectly aligned with your vision and leadership. Your journey at ZF and the impact you’ve made are really inspiring. I often reflect on what I’ve learned from your leadership—your ability to balance strategy with empathy has always stood out and continues to influence my own approach. Will you be in South Germany over Christmas? It would be great to catch up in person.