Klemens Gaida

Managing Director

Düsseldorf, Germany

Experience

Oct 2016 - Present
8 years 10 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Managing Director

Digital Innovation Hub Düsseldorf/Rheinland GmbH

  • Matchmaking & innovation platform for startups, medium-sized companies, large corporates, and universities with the aim to jointly develop new digital business models, products, and solutions
Feb 2009 - Present
16 years 6 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Founder and Managing Director

1stMOVER Management GmbH, 1stMOVER Beteiligungen GmbH & Co. KG

  • Startup incubator & enterprise consultancy for new digital business
Oct 2001 - Jan 2009
7 years 4 months
Germany

Group Head of New Service Development

Vodafone Group Services GmbH

  • Global mobile network operator & service provider
Nov 1993 - Sep 2001
7 years 11 months
Germany

Partner and Member of the Board

Eutelis Consult GmbH

  • Management consultancy for ICT strategy & business development

Summary

As a Strategic Advisor, Klemens Gaida specializes in tasks similar to a Chief Digital Officer or Strategy & Innovation Director role or supports an existing role.

In addition, Klemens Gaida is available as a Senior Expert, especially for technical questions and special tasks in the following areas:

  • Digital Product & Business Development
  • Financing & Coaching of Digital Startups
  • Development of corporate strategies & programs for digital innovation & digital transformation

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 1999 - Jun 2001

Dresden University of Technology

Doctor of Engineering · Telecom System & Service Engineering · Dresden, Germany

Oct 1988 - Jun 1993

University of Duisburg-Essen, Duisburg Campus

Diploma in Engineering · Microelectronic Engineering · Duisburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

SUB Certificate

Middlesex University