About Stefan Merz

I am a visionary and results oriented Technology Executive with broad international experience and a proven track record of transforming company cultures. My extensive career includes experience in technology strategy, mergers & acquisitions, sales and marketing, operations and business reinvention. I consistently exceed targets, capture market share and build the foundation for long-term value creation.

Core Strengths & Expertise

> Strategic Thinking—Used strategy as holistic instrument to drive competitive advantages.

> Long-Term Value Creation—Led large-scale transformation and business process reengineering programs at Diebold/Diebold Nixdorf, HP and Siemens. Built and managed systemic and repeatable M&A ‘engine’ to drive inorganic value creation.

> Go-getter with Passion & Drive—Was a competitive swimmer and learned that with persistence, one can achieve anything.

> Global Operations—Lived in Germany and the USA—learned about intercultural differences and became a global citizen with two passports. Served as a Board member in two countries on two continents: Inspur Financial Information Technology Co., LTD China, and Diebold Nixdorf AG —publicly listed German Company.