Glenn Schmidt

Job Title: Vice President Global Sustainability
Company: BMW AG
Country: Germany

As Vice President of Global Sustainability, Glenn Schmidt is responsible for leading the BMW Group's holistic approach to sustainability across all divisions and regions. In this role he drives the integration of all sustainability dimensions into the corporate strategy as well as defining targets and initiatives to meet the Paris Climate Agreement. The BMW Group has a comprehensive and deep-rooted understanding of sustainability that involves driving innovations along the entire value chain, promoting circular economy as well as embracing a technology-open approach to effectively reduce CO2 emissions.
Previously, Glenn was responsible for government and external relations at the BMW Group. In this role over the last five years, he managed the company's global advocacy work based in Munich as well as its representative offices worldwide.
Since joining BMW in 2004, Glenn has held numerous international positions within the BMW Group. He has also been responsible for international media relations as well as for business and finance communications. Glenn was also a member of project i, the BMW Group's initial think-tank that led to BMW i and subsequent broad electrification with the company's product portfolio.
Prior to joining the BMW Group, Glenn was a consultant specialized in the automotive industry. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Krannert School of Management, Purdue University in West Lafayette, USA.
Glenn is originally from Vancouver, Canada, where he completed his undergraduate studies.

June 22, 2026Panel Discussion

Sessions

Session

Global Power Shift: Leadership Perspectives on Europe's Position in the EV Race

Monday, June 22, 2026, 02:15 pm - 03:15 pm

ICM München Room 5

As the global competition in electric mobility is heating up, Europe is at a critical juncture: How can we translate regulatory ambition, industrial strength and sustainability leadership into long-term global competitiveness? This senior leadership panel brings together policymakers, OEMs, new energy vehicle contenders, infrastructure providers, mobility operators and logistics leaders to explore how Europe can maintain - and strengthen - its position in the global EV race. The discussion will examine the EV ecosystem as an integrated system, exploring how policy frameworks, vehicle innovation, charging infrastructure, fleet adoption and green logistics need to collaborate rather than operating independently. Panelists with insights from Germany, Europe and China will address the strategic trade-offs, execution challenges and collaboration models that we need to accelerate the scaling of electrification. The session aims to move beyond technology debates and toward leadership decisions, cross-sector alignment and practical pathways for Europe to compete globally while creating a resilient, sustainable mobility ecosystem.