Since 2021 I have led technology and transformation programs in industry, developed digital business models through to spin-off, supported management teams on digitalization and AI, and advised investors through expert calls and due diligence. Before that, I took over Trosoft, a software subsidiary of Trodat, built it as xyzmo into an international provider of electronic signature solutions and sold it to Namirial.
Potential can only be assessed realistically if you know both sides: the requirements on the customer side and the logic on the vendor side. I bring exactly this combination — from entrepreneurial responsibility as well as from building, scaling, selling and integrating technology solutions.
Independent and without vendor interest — with the perspective of entrepreneur, managing director and investor.
For industrial companies: leading technology and transformation programs, including on an interim basis — from concept and the selection and management of technology partners through to market launch.
For industrial and software companies: digital services, software licensing models and business plans — through to the incubation and spin-off of new digital businesses.
For private equity, strategic buyers and consulting firms: assessment of market, competition and technology in the European market for digital identity, e-signature and trust services. 25+ expert discussions for investment firms.
Support on acquisitions: market analysis, valuation logic and review of business model, technology, scalability and team — based on my own entrepreneurial, exit and integration experience.
In technology-driven companies: AI and digital transformation from a management and board perspective — what pays off, what is missing, where the risks are.
For management teams on digitalization, processes and AI — from baseline analysis to the assessment of external proposals and technology decisions.
Entrepreneur with a successful exit, managing director within the Namirial group, member of the management board at CSC, multi-year program leadership in industry, M&A experience on both sides. Assessment and delivery combine the perspectives of entrepreneur, manager and investor.
No slide deck that ends up in a drawer. I lead programs myself, including on an interim basis; I handle assessments and expert calls personally — with a clear brief and accountability for the outcome.
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.
Career start at Servo Data. Grew a division from 3 to 13 million euros in revenue. After the acquisition by CSC (now DXC Technology), responsible for growth and post-merger integration as Director and member of the management board.
Took over Trosoft, a Trodat software subsidiary, and relaunched it as xyzmo.com (owner & CEO) — one of the formative European providers of digital signatures. International expansion across Europe, the US, and South America.
Successful exit to Namirial. Led the integration as Managing Director of the Austrian subsidiary until 2020.
After my time as managing director at Namirial, I have been working independently since 2021. Most of my work is program leadership in industry and digital business models through to spin-off. In addition, I provide sparring for management teams on digitalization and AI, and expert calls and due diligence for investors, with a sector focus on digital identity, e-signature and trust services.
Every engagement is personally led. No delegation, no overhead — measurable results.
Multi-year mandates for the same client: set up and led an international IoT transformation program, selected and steered critical technology partners including strategic price and contract negotiations, and served as program lead for the company's first in-house control unit (hardware and software) — from taking over the topic from an external partner and building an internal development team through to market launch. In addition, contributed to a second control unit through to market launch.
Multi-year mandates for the same client: supported an internal incubator for a new software business — business model, business case and steering through to the spin-off as an independent company. Then assessed digital services and prepared the business plan and the decision paper for a licensing strategy covering software and digital services, followed by the detailed design of the licensing model.
Recurring sector mandates for private equity and strategic buyers on acquisitions in the European market for digital identity, e-signature, and trust services. Market analysis, valuation logic, due-diligence support, and positioning — based on entrepreneurial, exit, and integration experience. Plus 25+ expert discussions for investment firms.
Coaching and sparring for the management team on digitalization, processes and AI — from baseline analysis to the assessment of external proposals and technology decisions.
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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. It was a real pleasure to work with Gerald and I would highly recommend him to any organization.
Matthias König — Sales Manager Data & AI, Cegeka
I have come to know Gerald Cäsar as a motivated, forward-thinking, intelligent, and analytically strong person. 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.
Thomas Gratz — Founder & former CEO, dataformers GmbH
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.
Daniel Scherling — Managing Partner Orbis
Skepticism or euphoria about AI is rarely the real problem. It is knowing that AI is coming — and feeling that you cannot yet get a grip on it. While the company is still looking for direction, AI is often already in use inside it: quietly, without a strategy, without transparency. My work begins where this vagueness turns back into a deliberate decision.Gerald Cäsar
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