Shaping the transport and mobility ecosystem through cooperation and innovation
Since 1991, ERTICO has been shaped by the people and organisations around it. Partners, colleagues, and collaborators have brought their expertise, ideas and perspectives to a shared ambition for better mobility.
As we mark this milestone, we hear from some of those who have worked closely with ERTICO over the years, reflecting on the relationships, experiences and shared achievements that have defined our journey and continue to shape what comes next.
Hear the testimonials from our collaborative network
Laura Chace, President & CEO, ITS America
Akio Yamamoto, President, ITS Japan
& Secretary General, ITS Asia-Pacific
Young Tea Kim, Secretary General, ITF
Laurent Jaffart, Director of Resilience, Navigation and Connectivity, ESA
Monika Sundström, ERTICO Chairman, 2006 - 2009
Hermann Meyer, ERTICO CEO, 2008 - 2016
Malika Seddi, ASECAP Secretary General
Karen Vancluyse, POLIS Network Secretary General
Mohamed Mezghani, UITP Secretary General
Stéphanie Chaufton, TISA Senior Coordinator
Colin Willcock, Chairman, 6GIA
Diogo Pinto, Director General, FIA Region I
Jennie Martin MBE, former Secretary General, ITS UK
& Hall of Fame Winner 2024
Robert Sykora, former Director EMEA, Ohmio Group
& Hall of Fame Winner 2025
Ronald Adams, Project Manager for Smart Mobility at Rijkswaterstaat
Board Member of ERTICO - ITS Europe (present)
For 35 years, ERTICO – ITS Europe has brought together people, expertise and ideas to turn mobility innovation into real-world progress. Built on cooperation between public and private stakeholders, ERTICO’s journey reflects a shared ambition to make mobility smarter, safer and more sustainable.
From flagship European projects and Innovation Platforms to the ITS Congresses, 35 years of collaboration have created lasting connections, advanced new solutions and helped shape the evolution of intelligent mobility across Europe and beyond.
As we celebrate this milestone, we recognise the people and partnerships behind this journey, and look ahead to the next chapter of innovation, collaboration and shared progress.
Arnold van Zyl, Honorary CEO 2005-2007
The foundational elements of today’s connected mobility environment were established during my tenure as CEO. ERTICO has developed considerably, growing its influence and continuously advancing the standards of modern transport.
Arnold van Zyl
Honorary CEO 2005-2007Christer Karlsson, Former CEO ITS Sweden
ERTICO has been one of the most important actors in achieving a strong, coordinated, user-friendly ITS ecosystem. I strongly believe that without ERTICO, we would not have achieved the harmonised, cooperative development of ITS as we have today.
Christer Karlsson
Former CEO & Founder of ITS Sweden
Founding Chair of the Network of National ITS AssociationsHeinz Sodeikat, Honory Chairman
Right from the beginning, ERTICO was more than an association of highly qualified experts. It is a multinational team, working together in harmony on all ITS requirements, and is an excellent example of how successful borderless cooperation is possible.
Heinz Sodeikat,
Honorary Chairman 1995-1998Oliver Mossé, Honorary Chairman & CEO
The success of ERTICO has been possible thanks to a devoted team and also because the public-private partnership has given us the ability to work at the highest levels with decision-makers.
Oliver Mossé
Honorary Chairman & CEO 1994-2004
