Dr. Dirk Schulte

Dirk Schulte is R&D Director, Advanced Engineering & Product Platforms for Valeo
BRAIN, responsible for Driving Automation and Interior Experience related research and development activities in North America. He began his career with Valeo in 1999 and
progressed through a variety of positions of increasing responsibility, starting in
powertrain/electrical systems, and now focused on ADAS, driver assistance systems
and cabin interior technologies for comfort and safety. During this time, Dirk spent 10
years in France, and 8 years in Brazil, deepening his understanding of automotive
technology and global customer needs.
Dirk has a passion for vehicle safety systems, automated driving technologies, and
human-machine interface technology that makes driving safer and more enjoyable. He
holds a Doctoral Degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Aachen
(RWTH Aachen) in Germany and is based at the Valeo Technical Center in Troy, Mich.