Volker Hiestermann
About Volker Hiestermann
Volker Hiestermann is the Program Management NDS at TomTom, with extensive experience in navigation data standards and geographic data modeling.
Company
Volker Hiestermann is currently employed at TomTom. He has held multiple roles at the company, including Program Management NDS starting in 2023, Product Management NDS from 2016 to 2023, Director NDS from 2011 to 2016, and Senior Product Manager NDS from 2010 to 2011. TomTom is a prominent location technology specialist, and Hiestermann's roles have been centered in Hannover, Germany.
Background
Volker Hiestermann has extensive experience in the geospatial and navigation technology industry. Prior to his tenure at TomTom, he held several key positions at Tele Atlas, including Sr Manager Map Strategy & Standards from 2005 to 2009, Manager Specifications and Content Design from 2003 to 2005, and Project Manager Map Research & Standards from 2001 to 2003. He also worked at Sensis as a Project Manager for Content Sourcing in Sydney, Australia, and at Robert Bosch as a Project Manager for Telematics/Standards.
Education and Expertise
Volker Hiestermann studied Geodesy/Cartography at Leibniz Universität Hannover, where he achieved an MSc. His expertise spans geographic data modeling, location referencing, and international team collaboration. He is also well-versed in managing projects with automotive partners and engaging in government and EU-funded projects. Moreover, Hiestermann has contributed to international standardization efforts, including work with ISO and CEN.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Volker Hiestermann has been instrumental in the development and implementation of the Navigation Data Standard (NDS), a leading standard for compiled maps used in navigation and autonomous driving. He has also gained significant hands-on experience in intellectual property and patents related to navigation and mapping technologies, marking his impact on the industry.