Expertise Insights About Locations Join Newsroom Think:Act Magazine Alumni Contact Us Newsletter Jobs SELECT: {[ FILTERCATEGORY.NAME ]} {[ ::FILTERCATEGORY.NOSELECTION ]} {[OPTION.VALUE]} ({[OPTION.COUNT]}) SMART MOBILITY SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER Publications Solutions Experts Our mission Contributing to a more sustainable and value-adding state of mobility We at Roland Berger consider mobility as one of the key influence factors for sustainability. New products and services are evolving more and more rapidly around the world, providing a vast portfolio of opportunities. At the same time, companies, governments, cities and other stakeholders struggle to draw the right conclusions for themselves. Our ambition is to provide support for our clients, addressing this highly complex topic with a holistic approach. This is why, in our Center for Smart Mobility, we unite our resources and knowledge globally. We pursue a cross-functional approach by bringing together experts primarily from the automotive, infrastructure, and transportation industries. Please accept marketing-cookies to watch this video. Research Stay up to date: publications and studies "Our expertise is our core asset. In this regard, our network to decision-makers in the private and public sector is only one source for our latest thinking." Jan-Philipp Hasenberg SENIOR PARTNER Hamburg Office, Central Europe This is an exciting time for the mobility sector. Globalization and trade are increasing, and novel mobility scenarios are evolving from new technologies and market entrants. At the same time, a growing focus on sustainability and environmental impact has placed new restrictions on how players operate. At Roland Berger, we have a broad perspective on the mobility sector. Therefore, we understand the disruption that lies ahead. We track growth internationally to predict long term trends and future challenges. Our global positioning means that our consultants have a well-rounded view on issues surrounding innovation, technologies, services throughout the world and can develop solutions for local as well as global markets. Below, you find a summary on relevant studies and articles we worked on. The product range covers articles from the Automotive sector to Urban mobility and logistics. We encourage you to have a read through of our latest studies as well as our automotive disruption overview called MADE: it is definetely worth the time! Automotive ARTICLE Computer on Wheels 3 : A new role for Tier 1 suppliers Electrification REPORT E-Mobility Index 2021: E-Mobility booms despite the pandemic Logistics ARTICLE Logistics: resilience delivered Sharing STUDY Can bikes and scooters change our cities? Smart city STUDY Smart Cities: A big opportunity for utilities Urban mobility STUDY The high-flying industry: Urban Air Mobility takes off Automotive Disruption Radar ARTICLE READ MORE Automotive Disruption Radar Our one-stop-shop for automotive industry data What we offer Custom-made tools and approaches For our clients we have worked on a range of projects. Here are some examples of how we contributed to their success. Car manufacturer: For a global passenger car manufacturer we defined a smart mobility target portfolio of services. We assessed profit pools, M&A opportunities, and potential partners and developed the financial roadmap. Leasing company: For a global leasing and fleet management company we developed a mobility strategy focusing on B2B services including business model design and implementation roadmap. Automotive investor: For an automotive player we conducted an independent business review of a global ride-hailer. We validated the business plan and made suggestions for the improvement of growth and profitability. Public transport operator: For a leading city in the Middle East we developed an integrated mobility concept from defining the investment strategy over the next ten years to creating businesses in ride-hailing and setting up an intermodal mobility platform National railway: For a railway in a widespread European country we developed a comprehensive new mobility concept, integrating all modes of transport (urban, peri-urban, rural). Logistics player: For a global logistics player we developed a diversification strategy to enter the mobility market, incl. detailed business cases several market segments. We supported the concept detailing to the successful launch of a new product. Insurance group: For a leading European insurance group we assessed a diversification strategy into the new mobility ecosystem. We analyzed local markets, customers, and players and defined partners and pilot applications. Ride Hailer: For Chinese ride-hailers we developed a growth concept, including business model design, profitability analyses, and development of a future asset management model. Mobility operator: For a leading operator of mobility services we designed a future Mobility Personal Assistant, including business and technical architectures as well as partnerships with other transport companies for the creation of a common data lake Smart Mobility Experts True mobility experts with a cross-functional approach "Our center gives access to all Roland Berger colleagues worldwide who have outstanding expertise in mobility-related topics." Tobias Schönberg SENIOR PARTNER Dubai Office, Middle East Mobility is a complex topic requiring profound expertise and dedication. That is why we bring all relevant resources to the table right from the beginning. Our co-heads from our Automotive and Transportation practices demonstrate our ambition to challenge the thematic field of mobility holistically. On top of that, not only our cross-functional, but also our transnational cooperative approach emphasizes the ambition to implement best-in class solutions. Our global network of mobility experts allows us to do so. Center for Smart Mobility Leadership Jan-Philipp Hasenberg SENIOR PARTNER Hamburg Office, Central Europe +49 69 29924-6506 Tobias Schönberg SENIOR PARTNER Dubai Office, Middle East +971 4 446-4080 Worldwide Mobility Network Eastern Asia Ron Zheng SENIOR PARTNER Shanghai Office, Eastern Asia +86 21 5298 6677-163 Zhanfu Yu PARTNER Beijing Office, Eastern Asia +86 10 8440 0088-669 France Eric Kirstetter SENIOR PARTNER Paris Office, Western Europe +33 1 53 67-0988 François Guénard PARTNER Paris Office, Western Europe +33 (1) 70394-118 Olivier Hanoulle PARTNER Paris Office, Western Europe +33 (1) 53670-906 Cyrille Vincey PARTNER Paris Office, Western Europe +33 1 5367-0369 Germany Wolfgang Bernhart SENIOR PARTNER Stuttgart Office, Central Europe +49 711 3275-7421 Manfred Hader SENIOR PARTNER Hamburg Office, Central Europe +49 40 37631-4327 Alexander Moeller SENIOR PARTNER Berlin Office, Central Europe +49 30 39927-3350 Jörg Esser PARTNER Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe +49 211 4389-2123 Martin Hoyer PARTNER Hamburg Office, Central Europe +49 40 37631-4300 Yvonne Ruf PARTNER, MEMBER OF SUPERVISORY BOARD Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe +49 (69) 29924-6334 Middle East René Seyger SENIOR PARTNER, MANAGING PARTNER MIDDLE EAST, MEMBER OF SUPERVISORY BOARD Dubai Office, Middle East +971 4 364-5300 Santiago Castillo PARTNER Dubai Office, Middle East +971 4 364-5300 Netherlands Casper Veenman PARTNER Amsterdam Office, Western Europe +31 20 7960-600 Russia Daria Koroleva PARTNER Moscow Office, Russia +74 95 225-7645 Sweden Benny Guttman PARTNER Gothenburg Office, Northern Europe +46 31 757-5503 USA Marc Winterhoff SENIOR PARTNER Detroit Office, North America +1 312 662-5500 Dan Gabaldon PARTNER Boston Office, North America +1 240 274 8166 E-mail updates on smart mobility Sign up for our newsletter and get regular updates on automotive topics. 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