Thomas Ludwig

Thomas Ludwig is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in leadership roles within prominent companies. Currently serving as Chief Technology Officer at 1&1 Mail & Media Applications SE since September 2010, Thomas oversees web.de, GMX, and mail.com, contributing to strategic technology development. Previous positions include CTO at Zalando and Zalando Lounge, and coaching roles at Rocket Internet GmbH, where Thomas was integral in the early stages of Zalando's technology team. Thomas has held senior management positions at Yahoo! Europe, leading engineering efforts for FIFA's official website and launching Yahoo! Shopping in Europe. With a foundational career starting as the founder and CEO of EfI GmbH, Thomas has consistently driven innovation across various sectors, backed by a Master of Science in Computer Science from Kiel University.