Ludwig Willisch

Director/Board Member at IA FINANCIAL CORPORATION INC.

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Ludwig W.
Willisch is currently Director at The American Council on Germany, HYDAC Corp.
(Canada), and Designworks.
Mr. Willisch is an Independent Director at iA Financial Corp., Inc. since 2021.
Mr. Willisch is a Member of the Automotive Advisory Board at Röchling SE & Co. KG.
Formerly, Mr. Willisch was President & Chief Executive Officer at BMW of North America LLC from 2011 to 2017.
Mr. Willisch was Vice Chairman at the German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Mr. Willisch was an Independent Director at Industrial Alliance Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. Mr. Willisch was Director at BMW (US) Holding Corp.
Mr. Willisch was Head of Sales Region Europe at BMW Group LLC.
Mr. Willisch graduated from Universität zu Köln.

Ludwig Willisch active positions

Companies	Position	Start
IA FINANCIAL CORPORATION INC.	Director/Board Member	2021-07-07
The American Council on Germany The American Council on Germany Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in promoting dialogue among leaders from business, government	Director/Board Member	-
Röchling SE & Co. KG Röchling SE & Co. KG Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures plastic products for industrial, automotive and medical sectors	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Hydac Corp. (Canada) Hydac Corp. (Canada) Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and distributes hydraulic systems equipment, industrial valves and fluid power components	Director/Board Member	-
Designworks/USA, Inc. Designworks/USA, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services The company is based in Newbury Park, CA. Part of Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Designworks/USA, Inc. is a design consultancy that specializes in integrating design, digital, and strategy expertise to drive innovation and create meaningful experiences across diverse industries. The company’s multidisciplinary approach includes UX/UI, experience activation, industrial and automotive design, spatial experiences, and advanced mobility concepts. Designworks/USA works with clients such as BMW, MINI, Virgin Hyperloop One, and ASUS Republic of Gamers, focusing on sustainable innovation, inclusive mobility, and brand development by combining strategic thinking with creative execution.	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Ludwig Willisch

Companies	Position	End
BMW of North America LLC BMW of North America LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Imports and distributes cars and motorcycles	Chief Executive Officer	2017-07-31
BMW (US) Holding Corp.	Director/Board Member	-
BMW Group LLC BMW Group LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides commercial construction and development services	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Director/Board Member	-
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Private companies	11
Industrial Alliance Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. Industrial Alliance Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides car, home, life and health insurance services	Finance
Universität zu Köln Universität zu Köln Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
BMW of North America LLC BMW of North America LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Imports and distributes cars and motorcycles	Distribution Services
Röchling SE & Co. KG Röchling SE & Co. KG Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures plastic products for industrial, automotive and medical sectors	Process Industries
The American Council on Germany The American Council on Germany Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in promoting dialogue among leaders from business, government	Commercial Services
German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Commercial Services
BMW (US) Holding Corp.
Designworks/USA, Inc. Designworks/USA, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services The company is based in Newbury Park, CA. Part of Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Designworks/USA, Inc. is a design consultancy that specializes in integrating design, digital, and strategy expertise to drive innovation and create meaningful experiences across diverse industries. The company’s multidisciplinary approach includes UX/UI, experience activation, industrial and automotive design, spatial experiences, and advanced mobility concepts. Designworks/USA works with clients such as BMW, MINI, Virgin Hyperloop One, and ASUS Republic of Gamers, focusing on sustainable innovation, inclusive mobility, and brand development by combining strategic thinking with creative execution.	Industrial Services
Hydac Corp. (Canada) Hydac Corp. (Canada) Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and distributes hydraulic systems equipment, industrial valves and fluid power components	Producer Manufacturing
iA Financial Corp., Inc. iA Financial Corp., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Operates as a holding company through its subsidiaries provides wealth management and life insurance services	Finance
BMW Group LLC BMW Group LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides commercial construction and development services	Industrial Services