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As Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the Europe West Super Region, Dr. Michael leads the strategic integration and activation of the Growth and Innovation pillars – AI, Data, Technology, and Innovation. The focus is on building an Exponential CTO Organization by uniting capabilities across Member Firms, Service Lines, and Industry sectors under a cohesive governance model. This approach fosters greater synergies, drives sovereignty and resilience in Europe and accelerates speed-to-market, thereby maximizing growth potential across the region.
Michael joined EY in 2001 following academic training in economics at the Albert-Ludwigs University of Freiburg, Germany, where a doctorate in business taxation (Dr. rer. pol.) was earned.
How Michael is shaping the future with confidence
Michael leverages over 30 years of experience in IT and executive leadership to shape tommorrow with confidence, harnessing technology, AI, data and innovation to deliver bold transformation. In his role as Europe West CTO, he champions AI, data-driven strategies and governance models, fostering collaboration across regions, while promoting sustainable tech growth and customer-centric transformation. He connects global platforms with local needs to create client-first solutions that drive growth and trust.