Claudia Nemat was born in 1968 in Bensberg, Germany. She studied mathematics and physics at the University of Cologne and completed her studies in 1994 with a Master of Science (Diplom) in Theoretical Physics.

Claudia Nemat began her professional career in 1994 at McKinsey & Company, where she worked for more than 17 years, most recently as Senior Partner and Co‑Leader of the global Technology Sector. In 2011, she was appointed to the Board of Management of Deutsche Telekom AG, where she initially held responsibility for the European business. From 2017 to 2025, she served as Board Member for Technology and Innovation. In addition, she was a member of the Supervisory Board of Lanxess AG from 2013 to 2016 and a member of the Board of Directors of Airbus SE as well as a member of the Supervisory Board of Airbus Defence and Space from 2016 to 2025.

Claudia Nemat is a member of the following other legally mandatory supervisory boards and comparable supervisory bodies:

• ABB Ltd. (listed)
• Daimler Truck AG (group mandate, not listed)

Claudia Nemat holds memberships in economic and non-economic areas and is, among others, Chairperson of the Quantum Advisory Council at IQM Quantum Computers.