Technikerin bei der Wartung einer Windkraftanlage in großer Höhe.

0 Years

Securing
the Future

Stan Zurkiewicz, Chairman of the Management Board DEKRA e.V. and DEKRA SE CEO

Stan Zurkiewicz, Chairman of the Management Board DEKRA e.V. and DEKRA SE CEO

100 years of DEKRA equals 100 years of commitment to safety. In spite of global challenges, we have continued on a growth trajectory in 2024. We have seen growth both in our traditional core businesses and in future-oriented fields such as e-mobility, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and sustainability. Thanks to this success we have been able to further consolidate our position as the world’s largest non-listed testing, inspection, and certification company, just as we embark on a second century of DEKRA contributing to a safer and more sustainable world.

Safety for people, technology, and the environment

100 years of DEKRA represents 100 years of increased safety in all aspects of life. Our stories will tell you more about specific contributions DEKRA has made. You can use the “Then-Now-Future” button to navigate between past, current and future developments.

THEN
Worker entering a confined industrial space with safety gear.
NOW
DEKRA employee reads vehicle data using a diagnostic device inside the car.
FUTURE
Modern vehicle in a digital environment with icons for AI, cybersecurity, and functional safety.

The evolution of industrial inspection:

out of the danger zone

Previously, inspecting production plants was often dangerous. However, thanks to robots, sensors, and digital twins, experts no longer have to put themselves at risk. Our story explains how technology keeps people out of the danger zone.

Periodical vehicle inspection:

at the heart of transforming mobility

Today, periodical vehicle inspection (general inspection) is an important element of road safety. However, mobility is changing. Our story describes the impact that new drive systems, vehicle connectivity, and the dominance of software are already having on vehicle inspection and safe mobility.

The future of product testing:

smart and safe

Digitalization is revolutionizing product testing, especially the test processes for digital products. Our story explains why cybersecurity and digital trust are so important in this context.

Management Board

The Management Board looks back on another successful year. Find out more in the introduction to fiscal year 2024.

Key figures

Despite a challenging environment, DEKRA continued to grow in 2024, as illustrated by the company’s key figures.

Stefan Kölbl, President of the Presidential Board DEKRA e.V. Chairman of the Supervisory Board of DEKRA SE

Supervisory Board

The Supervisory Board, headed by Stefan Kölbl, is the body that oversees DEKRA SE. Read its report on fiscal year 2024.