Bernhard has joined ESA 9 years ago as an IT executive with focus on implementation of Digital Transformation in international organizations. 28 years’ experience in IT management and leadership of digital initiatives in regional and international markets in companies like IBM, Cisco Systems, Alcatel/Lucent and Hewlett-Packard. Multidisciplinary background as Master of Science and Master of Business Administration with deep understanding of different cultures in Western, Eastern Europe and Middle East. Bernhard spend 10 years of his career in the Middle East based in Dubai covering large IT and Digital Transformation projects in the region before joining ESA.