IAA MOBILITY Visionary Club x Albert Waas, Managing Director & Partner at BCG

In the sixth episode of the Visionary Club Podcast, Sarah Harman welcomes Albert Waas, Managing Director & Partner at BCG and Head of the Automotive & Mobility sector in Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Africa. Albert shares valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the European automotive industry during this transformative period. We discuss stagnating EV sales, rising costs for automakers, and the impact of global geopolitical developments on the sector. Albert explains how production flexibility and striking the right balance between innovation and cost reduction are key to staying competitive. A particular focus is placed on battery production, sustainable mobility goals, and the need for closer collaboration between industry and policymakers.