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C-Level Partner · AI Strategist & Digital Advisor

AI is changing everything. Those who prepare now will lead.

Between overhyped promises and real value lies a gap that costs decision-makers dearly. I close that gap — as a strategic partner who operates at C-level.

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30+ Years IT
Building, leading, M&A
Founder & Exit
xyzmo → Namirial
C-Level Advisory
AI, Transformation, Due Diligence
Gerald Cäsar
Gerald Cäsar I don't tell you what's possible — I tell you what will actually move the needle for your business.
Positioning

Assessing AI potential takes more than technical knowledge. It takes someone who has built, scaled, sold, and integrated — and who therefore knows where the real levers are and where it's just slide decks.

I. Services
What I do

Four fields,
one partner.

No slide deck, no vendor pitch. Four clearly defined mandates that I lead personally — from analysis to execution.

One
AI Strategy & Readiness

Where does AI pay off for your organization — and where doesn't it? I work with your management team to develop a realistic AI strategy: potential analysis, readiness assessment (data, processes, governance), prioritization of concrete use cases, and an actionable roadmap. No vendor pitch — independent assessment.

Two
Digital Transformation

Comprehensive digital strategy development with long-term perspective. Focus on business case validation, technology portfolio optimization, and change management at enterprise scale. From vision to operational execution with clear milestones.

Three
Technology Due Diligence

Strategic advisory for tech acquisitions based on own exit and acquisition experience. In-depth technology assessment, market analysis, and post-merger integration planning. Deep expertise in e-signature and digital platforms.

Four
CDO Interim

Operational leadership for critical digital projects as interim CDO or senior advisor. Building digital organizational structures, vendor management, and stakeholder alignment. Proven experience scaling from startup to enterprise.

II. Difference
What sets me apart

Experience
that counts.

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30+ years — from IT manager through startup exit to C-level advisor

Founder with a successful exit, group CEO, M&A experience on both sides. I know the perspective of the entrepreneur, the manager, and the investor — and bring all three to the table.

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Hands-on, not delegated

No slide deck that ends up in a drawer. I become part of your leadership team — as interim CDO, program lead, or strategic sparring partner. With a clear mandate, defined deliverables, and personal accountability for the outcome.

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AI reality, not vendor pitch

What can AI really do today, where is it marketing? My assessments are based on systematic market observation, own tests, and a continuously updated knowledge base — not on vendor slides. First build the digital foundation, then deploy AI precisely where it demonstrably delivers results.

III. Career
About me

AI strategy
starts with
experience.

Gerald Cäsar, founder Sixtyfour Invest
1989 Servo Data — Growth

Career start at Servo Data. Grew a division from 3 to 13 million euros in revenue. After the acquisition by DXC Technology, responsible for growth and post-merger integration as Director.

2006 xyzmo — Founding

Founded xyzmo.com — one of the first European e-signature providers. International expansion across Europe, the US, and South America.

2015 Exit · Namirial

Successful exit to Namirial. Led the integration as Managing Director of the Austrian subsidiary until 2020.

Today Sixtyfour Invest GmbH

Advising C-level teams on AI readiness, digital transformation, and software monetization — with the perspective of someone who has sat on all sides of the table.

Full career history LinkedIn ↗
IV. Projects
Key projects

Selected
engagements.

Every engagement is personally led. No delegation, no overhead — measurable results.

01
AI Transformation — Professional Services Leader

Potential analysis and implementation of an AI strategy for a leading professional services firm. From identifying relevant use cases and technology stack selection to operational implementation and change management.

AI Strategy
02
Digital Services Strategy — European Intralogistics

Design and implementation of comprehensive digital service and licensing strategy. Established foundation for scalable software monetization and opened new business segments through digital services.

Digitalization
03
M&A Advisory — E-Signature Market

Strategic consultation on acquisition of a major player in the European e-signature market. In-depth market analysis, due diligence support, and positioning strategies based on insider market knowledge.

Due Diligence
04
Global IoT Program Leadership — Motorcycle OEM

Led large-scale IoT transformation program across multiple countries. Technology integration, supplier alignment, and strategic price negotiations for optimal partnerships. Built strategic alliances and seamless technology integration.

IoT / Transformation
05
Strategic Technology Partner Management

Managed selection of critical technology partners and successful negotiations with key suppliers to ensure seamless software integration and highest quality standards.

Vendor Management
06
Pioneering In-House Development of Motorcycle Control Unit

Led first fully internal development of central motorcycle control unit (hardware & software). Successful market launch of innovative product that set new industry standards.

Product Development
07
Corporate Spin-off Strategy — Logistics Tech

Strategic advisory and operational support for logistics software initiative spin-off. Business model development, organizational setup, and early-stage scaling from concept to independent company.

Strategy

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"
What I see in most leaders is neither scepticism nor euphoria. It is the knowledge that AI is coming for them — and the feeling of not yet being able to grasp it. While they search for orientation, the practice inside their own house has long since begun: quietly, without strategy, without anyone talking about it. My work begins where this diffuse state turns back into a deliberate decision.
V. Observations
Current

What I'm
seeing.

Brief observations and insights from ongoing conversations and projects.

March 24, 2026

Should the CFO Lead AI — Not the CTO?

A recent HBR study compared over 1,000 companies. The result is remarkably clear: AI initiatives under finance leadership deliver measurable business value in 76% of cases. Under IT leadership, it's 53%.

Read more ↗
All observations ↗
V. Voices
Recommendations

What clients
say.

"

Gerald was a client of mine when I worked at Gartner. As CEO of xyzmo, he was able to position xyzmo as a global leader in digital signature solutions and successfully establish a worldwide marketing and sales organization that drove software sales in Europe, Asia, and the US. Due to his extensive knowledge of digital technology Gerald is a strategic leader who drives both product vision as well as marketing and sales execution. Gerald also has vast experience in the areas of investor relations, analyst relations as well as mergers and acquisitions in the IT industry.

Portrait Matthias König Matthias König — Sales Manager Data & AI, Cegeka
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I have come to know Gerald Cäsar as a motivated, forward-thinking, intelligent, and analytically strong person. Due to his very versatile wealth of professional experience in management positions, I have regularly been able to derive personal benefit from joint discussions in my own professional career. I particularly appreciate his objective and goal-oriented way of communicating, which never questions one's own abilities, but revolves around "the matter" itself. Gerald Cäsar was and is a mentor and role model for me in many ways.

Portrait Thomas Gratz Thomas Gratz — Founder & CEO
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I have come to know Gerald Cäsar as a manager of the highest integrity, who knew how to grow a small startup and internationalize it. His highly professional work always had a strong human component, which made the collaboration deeply trustworthy. I would work with him again at any time.

Portrait Daniel Scherling Daniel Scherling — Managing Partner Orbis
VI. Contact
First conversation

Let's
talk.

Whether you want to explore AI readiness, discuss digital transformation, or simply exchange ideas — I look forward to hearing from you.

30 minutes. No strings attached. Let's find out where AI creates real value for your organization — and where it doesn't.

Address Am Sonnenhang 20a/4, 4810 Gmunden, Austria
Company Sixtyfour Invest GmbH
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