Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Sturm (born 1963) studied Mechanical Engineering with the focus areas Production Technology and Information Technology. After attaining his doctor's degree, he held a number of managerial positions in Business Process Reengineering and was head of Global Supply Chain Management at Daimler Benz AG as well as CIO of Grundig AG. From 2003 - 2014 he worked as CIO at BSH Bosch and Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH. Since 2015, Dr. Sturm has been CIO, responsible for Information Technology at ZF Friedrichshafen AG.

ZF is a global technology company and supplies systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. With its comprehensive technology portfolio, the company offers integrated solutions for established vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and start-up companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. ZF continually enhances its systems in the areas of digital connectivity and automation in order to allow vehicles to see, think and act. In 2018, ZF achieved sales of €36.9 billion. The company has a global workforce of 149,000 with approximately 230 locations in 40 countries. ZF invests over six percent of its sales in research and development annually. Founded in 1915, ZF has evolved from a supplier specializing in aviation technology to a global technology company. Group shareholders include the Zeppelin Foundation, administered by the City of Friedrichshafen, holding 93.8 percent of shares, and the Dr. Jürgen and Irmgard Ulderup Foundation, Lemförde, with 6.2 percent.