Today, AI large language models are fundamentally transforming the human-vehicle relationship, with voice now serving as the primary gateway to intelligent cockpits. As a leader in automotive and mobile terminal solutions, PATEO has positioned itself at the forefront of this evolution, integrating “hardware-software-chip-cloud” technologies into a unified ecosystem powered by AI. Harnessing Dr. Ortmanns' extensive expertise in conversational AI, PATEO is set to advance its innovative “response and co-construction” interaction model. Through this approach, the company will continually enhance its capabilities across algorithms, computing power, and real-world scenarios, paving the way for widespread adoption of on-device large models within vehicles and further propelling the industry toward truly intelligent mobility.

Dr. Stefan Ortmanns stands out as a prominent leader in conversational AI and automotive technology, bringing more than two decades of in-depth industry expertise to his role. Before joining PATEO, he held the position of President & Chief Executive Officer and served on the Board of Directors at Cerence, an internationally recognized pioneer in automotive and mobile voice AI, where he managed core product lines and took full responsibility for research and development, product management, and strategic directions.

Ortmanns'  remarkable business acumen is reflected in his track record of expanding business operations from $1 million to nearly $400 million. The innovative product and technology frameworks he directed have garnered significant acclaim and market success across the industry. Under his leadership, hybrid conversational AI solutions for digital vehicles and automotive services have been embraced by a vast majority of leading global automakers, underscoring his influential role in shaping the future of intelligent mobility.

This appointment represents not just a substantial enhancement of PATEO's localization strategy across Europe, but also a significant advancement in the company's broader global expansion. The addition of Dr. Stefan Ortmanns will seamlessly integrate his exceptional expertise in technology monetization with PATEO's ongoing product development and research initiatives.

By drawing upon his in-depth understanding of the unique requirements of European and American OEM clients, Dr. Ortmanns is poised to accelerate the rollout and customization of PATEO's premium intelligent cockpit solutions—built on the dual platforms of Qualcomm 8295/8397 and Kirin 9610A—for the luxury vehicle markets in these regions. This strategic move will further cement PATEO's central role within the global automotive supply chain.

On the other hand, Dr. Stefan Ortmanns' outstanding expertise in the field of multimodality and conversational AI will directly empower the commercial closed-loop of PATEO's cutting-edge technologies—such as on-device large models, multimodal interaction, and embodied intelligence—in the European and American markets, achieving leapfrog growth from technical dividends to commercial dividends.

Looking ahead, PATEO will continue to deepen its integrated “hardware-software-chip-cloud" strategy, taking AI technology as its core driving force to accelerate the commercial implementation of on-device large models and embodied intelligence technologies. Leveraging Dr. Stefan Ortmanns' profound accumulation in the European and American markets, PATEO will further consolidate its global layout and deepen strategic partnerships with top-tier OEMs, striving to become a world-leading, AI-driven builder of the intelligent mobility ecosystem.

William Lai, President of International Business at PATEO, stated: “The joining of Dr. Stefan Ortmanns is a key step for PATEO in deepening localized operations in Europe and accelerating our globalization strategy. He brings not only a world-class vision for conversational AI technology but, more importantly, a profound understanding of the R&D systems and user needs of top-tier European automakers. We believe that under his leadership, PATEO's European team will more efficiently synergize with headquarters' resources to deeply integrate our leading‘China Solution’ with Europe' s ‘Global Standards',  creating value that exceeds expectations for our European customers.”

Ken Ying, Founder of PATEO, stated: “What truly changes the world is both the power of GPT and, even more so, the value of ‘Chat.’The key lies in the reshaping of the human-machine relationship triggered by interaction models—this is the core significance of the ‘co-construction’ relationship in conversational AI: AI and humans are no longer just a one-way response; they can clarify problems together, construct understanding, and generate actions. We are at a historic moment where AI is reconstructing the automotive industry's value chain. Dr. Stefan Ortmanns is one of the world' s leading figures in the field of conversational AI, and his vision is highly aligned with PATEO's philosophy of ‘truly embedding AI into vehicles.'  We look forward to working with Dr. Stefan Ortmanns to not only build PATEO into a core partner for top-tier global automakers but also to jointly define a brand-new AI experience for the next generation of intelligent vehicles through solutions characterized by China speed and global innovation.”