Q1. Why are you nominating this person?  What contribution(s) and achievement(s) qualify the nominee for this award? Was their contribution(s)/achievement(s) for their organization, business, or client?

Viara heads Head of IT Solution Retail, Wholesales & Integration at Volkswagen AG. She has been the key person leading transformations in the VW group like move to electric, MEB platform, e-mobility and IT.

Her work has taken her across the continents of Europe and America.

Q2. What metrics, if any, coincide with this nomination (e.g., financial, business growth, or client satisfaction impact)?

Her deep involvement in VW transformation from traditional to future oriented models - Electric and E mobility. Not just that she has been a key actor in transformation of the Group IT to incorporate and support Retail and wholesales business model.

Q3. Please describe their influence. Is it internal via leadership roles, chairing groups, etc. or external via social media, speaking engagements, thought leadership, etc.?

Viara has held various leadership roles in the above mentioned areas across Europe and America.

Q4. What personal qualities have they demonstrated that would qualify them for this nomination (e.g., promotes collaboration, great communicator, supports other women, leads by example)?

She has a keen eye for detail, openness towards driving and adopting change brought about by Digitalization of Industry, in particular Automotive Industry.

Nomination Summary

Viara is a ROCKSTAR leader who is helping Volkswagen transform into the new connected and electric future which is not only helping Volkswagen be nimble but also agile. She is currently leading the IT transformation for the "new" VW and support its ambition to become a technology giant .

In which of the following years did the nominee demonstrate these qualities/achieve these results? Select all that apply.

2021, 2022, 2023