CharIN Appoints Dirk Großmann as Treasurer and Executive Board Member

Dirk Großmann brings more than two decades of experience in software development, charging infrastructure, and e-mobility. He joined Vector in 2003 in the field of Embedded Software Development and later assumed responsibility for TCP/IP basic software as Group Manager. Since 2016, he has led activities within Vector’s embedded research department, leading the company’s overall e-mobility activities. Since 2019, Dirk has served as Senior Director for E-Mobility Infrastructure Products, driving the development of charging communication solutions as well as software and hardware products for charging infrastructure, vehicles, and test systems.

Beyond his responsibilities at Vector, Dirk has been actively involved in CharIN’s activities for many years, contributing to the promotion of CCS, MCS, and NACS as charging standards. In addition, he has been a member of the CharIN Steering Committee since 2024. His long-standing engagement within the CharIN community provides a strong foundation for his new role on the Executive Board.

As Treasurer and Executive Board Member, Dirk will support CharIN’s mission of advancing global charging standards and interoperability while contributing to the organization’s strategic and financial governance.

“I am truly honored to join the CharIN Executive Board and to contribute to further strengthening CharIN’s role as the global organization advancing CCS and MCS. At Vector E-Mobility, we are committed to the development of charging communication components as well as software and hardware solutions for charging infrastructure, vehicles, and test systems. In our work, open standards, interoperability, and the success of our customers are especially important to me.”

Dirk Großmann, Treasurer and Executive Board Member of CharIN e. V.

“We are delighted to welcome Dirk Großmann to the CharIN Executive Board. His extensive experience in charging communication, interoperability, and charging infrastructure will be valuable for CharIN. Dirk has been actively involved in the e-mobility industry and within the CharIN community for many years, bringing both technical expertise and strategic insight to this role. We look forward to working closely with him as Treasurer and Executive Board Member.”

André Kaufung, Managing Director of CharIN e. V.

With the appointment of Dirk Großmann, CharIN continues to strengthen its leadership team and its commitment to empowering the next level of green mobility and energy through open standards, interoperability, and industry collaboration.

At the same time, CharIN would like to express its sincere gratitude to Martin Roemheld for his contribution and long-term commitment as Treasurer and Executive Board Member, who stepped down from his roles.