Symposium: Management systems – quality MS, cybersecurity MS, legal requirements & liability issues

Dipl. Ing. Mark Haacke

Graduate engineer (BA), Managing Director of Mark Haacke Automotive GmbH Expert for product conformity & product safety

With more than 25 years of professional experience in the automotive industry and over 20 years of experience with legal requirements, he is the head of operations and is always involved in projects and training. His CV is characterized by many stations – among others as an expert of an officially recognized monitoring organization, homologation engineer at a supplier, single point
of contact for recalls to two carlines at an international vehicle manufacturer and 6 years as head of
Conformity of Production. Mark Haacke is also actively involved beyond his professional duties, e.g. in numerous expert panels and various VDA-QMC working groups.

Dipl. Ing. (FH) Achim Gleich

Managing Director IPR consulting - Ingenieurbüro Achim Gleich

With 20 years of experience in product approval and testing as well as auditing of approval-relevant requirements (GRA) for the KBA, many projects with approval authorities and preparation of customers for initial assessment and type approval extensions up to recall coordination have already been completed operationally or are currently in progress. His curriculum vitae shows various positions in responsible management positions in the field of management systems including test laboratory management, product certification and approval as well as the topics of process optimization, LEAN management and management system optimization and product optimization.
In addition, Achim Gleich is active as a trainer for VDA-QMC for automotive methods as well as in the field of product safety (PSCR, Product Compliance System) and product evaluation (CoP, EOS, field failure analysis) and in auditor training for certifiers.

Veeresh Ravichand Hebbale

As Security & Privacy Manager at Continental Engineering Services GmbH, Veeresh Ravichand has the important responsibility of ensuring the cyber security and privacy of advanced automotive systems. With over 8 years of experience, he brings expertise in areas such as threat analysis and risk assessment (TARA), security architecture and compliance with international standards such as ISO 21434 and UNECE R155.

Veeresh started his career at Continental in 2017, where he gained valuable insights into machine learning development, project management, innovation management and cybersecurity. With a degree in Computer Science and Engineering, he has continuously contributed to the secure advancement of modern automotive systems in various roles including Security Analyst, Security Architect, Security Manager and Security Assessor.

Personal data

Name: Veeresh Ravichand Hebbale
Company: Continental Engineering Services GmbH
Studies: Computer science & Engineering, Sir MVIT, Bangalore

Professional experience

With over 8 years of experience in automotive cybersecurity, Veeresh has worked tirelessly to protect automotive systems throughout their lifecycle – from proposal to end-of-life. His areas of focus include:

• Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA)
• Development of security concept
• Security architecture
• Cybersecurity management systems (CSMS)
• Compliance with ISO 21434, UNECE R155 and country-specific standards.

Veeresh’s collaborative approach and commitment have contributed to the development of safe and reliable automotive systems, earning him trust and recognition among his peers.

Current roles and responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the safety of automotive projects and products
• Act as the main point of contact for cybersecurity in customer interactions
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 21434 and UNECE R155
• Implementation of security gap analyses and management
• Implementation of TARA to identify and mitigate risks
  Internal
• Development of security and data protection concepts
• Promoting process improvements and defining robust security strategies
  within the companyCertification

Certifications and awards

• Certified SAFe Agile Scrum Master
• Internally certified Security & Privacy Practitioner

Training experience

Veeresh is an experienced trainer who has developed and delivered effective training programs both internally at Continental and for external audiences. His areas of specialization include: TARA (Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment), security concept development, ISO 21434 compliance, UNECE R155 regulations and emerging cyber security standards.

He has also delivered expert talks and workshops on automotive cybersecurity to external organizations and shared his knowledge and insights with industry professionals. He has also led internal workshops and tech talks where he has translated complex cybersecurity principles into actionable knowledge for different audiences.

Specialization

• ISO/SAE 21434 Road vehicles – Cybersecurity engineering
• Systems engineering and requirements management
• Cybersecurity risk management (TARA)
• Cybersecurity assessments and audits
• Vulnerability management and security maintenance
• Development of security platforms

Training style

Veeresh’s training approach is designed to integrate both theoretical concepts and practical case studies. His sessions encourage active participation and open discussion, creating an engaging learning environment.

Participants leave the training with actionable skills, tools and techniques to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges. Each session is designed to build confidence and competence in automotive cybersecurity.

Summary

Veeresh Ravichand Hebbale is a dedicated Security & Privacy Manager at Continental Engineering Services GmbH, specializing in automotive cyber security with over 8 years of experience. He has extensive expertise in TARA, security architecture, ISO 21434 and UNECE R155 compliance.

Veeresh has successfully managed cybersecurity for automotive projects and products at all stages of the lifecycle, driving secure system developments and gaining stakeholder trust. As a certified trainer, he has delivered impactful training programs, expert talks and workshops for internal teams and external audiences, translating complex concepts into actionable insights.

His hands-on and engaging training style ensures that participants gain the skills and confidence to overcome real-world cybersecurity challenges. With his deep technical knowledge and collaborative approach, Veeresh continues to contribute to the secure development of automotive systems.

Daniela Miebach

Lead Functional Safety at Continental Engineering Services GmbH

As Lead Functional Safety at Continental Engineering Services GmbH, I bring over eight years of experience in the analysis and validation of functional safety requirements. My expertise extends not only to vehicles, but also to construction machinery, robots and other machines.

My core tasks include the investigation of potential error effects, the definition and implementation of safety measures as well as the creation and review of safety-relevant documents in these diverse application areas. Together with interdisciplinary development teams, I ensure that legal requirements are met on time.

Dr. Benedikt Rohrßen

Lawyer (Attorney-at-Law, Germany) Partner / Head of Commercial & Product Practice at Taylor Wessing

Dr. Benedikt Rohrßen heads the commercial and distribution law practice group of the international law firm Taylor Wessing. He advises clients on entering the European market and on the strategic structuring of their distribution systems, including the product compliance required for distribution (“no compliance, no market”), also for products with integrated artificial intelligence. His industry focus is on the highly regulated electronics, mechanical engineering and automotive sectors.

Benedikt is also editor of the Zeitschrift für Vertriebsrecht, author of numerous articles, webinars and training courses on the topics of distribution, product liability and product conformity and AI in particular, lecturer at the Munich Business School, German expert for distribution law at the International Distribution Institute, Bitkom-certified AI manager and member of the “Task Force AI Act” of the German digital association Bitkom.