Nils Schanz
About Nils Schanz
Nils Schanz: Chief Product Officer
Nils Schanz serves as the Chief Product Officer. In this capacity, he is responsible for spearheading product development and innovation within the company. His leadership in developing advanced user interfaces has set new benchmarks in the automotive industry.
Development of MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience)
Nils Schanz played a pivotal role in developing the MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience). This highly regarded system integrates various digital user interface features, enhancing the overall user interaction within Mercedes-Benz vehicles. MBUX has set new standards in the automotive industry by offering intuitive, user-friendly experiences.
Launch of MBUX Hyperscreen and Voice Assistant 'Hey Mercedes'
Under his leadership, Nils Schanz launched the award-winning MBUX Hyperscreen and the Voice Assistant 'Hey Mercedes'. The MBUX Hyperscreen is a large, curved screen that spans the entire dashboard, providing a seamless display of digital information. The 'Hey Mercedes' voice assistant features advanced voice recognition capabilities, offering a more interactive and intuitive user experience.
Global Head of User Interaction & Voice Control at Mercedes-Benz AG
Before his current role, Nils Schanz served as the Global Head of User Interaction & Voice Control at Mercedes-Benz AG and Daimler. In this position, he led a cross-functional team responsible for the global strategy and implementation of digital user interfaces and voice control systems across Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Director of IoT & Wearables at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America
Nils Schanz has also spent time in Silicon Valley, where he served as the Director of IoT & Wearables at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America. In this role, he focused on advancing the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and wearable devices, contributing to the innovation and development of connected car technologies.