Master’s degree in Business Administration. Extensive experience as SVP / COO in IT operations, M&A, business processes, and software development at global corporations. Over 10 years of international experience in the US and Asia. Long-time managing director and founder of an AI joint venture with a major corporation focused on developing cognitive AI and bot technologies for global deployment.

Master’s degree in Economics and Business Informatics. Several years of national and international experience as a developer, IT project manager, and head of R&D in AI – particularly in the development of cognitive AI solutions, bots, and data analytics.

Thought leader in AI. Over 15 years of experience applying machine learning in brain research. Head of a Max Planck research lab for machine learning. More than 5 years of industry experience developing AI solutions for clients, including autonomous driving and voice systems. Author of a book and more than 100 scientific publications.

Expert in innovative, holistic marketing and communication strategies. With 36 years of professional experience, the communications and advertising graduate led his own agency group for 17 years. Numerous renowned international companies – including global players like AXA, AachenMünchener, Deutsche Telekom, Hein Gericke, Generali, and GN ReSound – rely on his successful marketing and sales concepts.