Michael Kiess

Michael Kiess has extensive experience in communications and management roles at IBM since 2002. Currently a Manager at IBM, responsibilities include focusing on innovation topics such as quantum computing and overseeing executive and transformational communications. Previously, as the Manager of Marketing & Communications in IBM Research and Development, and as Manager Workforce & Field Enablement in IBM Northeast Europe, Kiess coordinated executive communications and unified messaging across various European regions. Earlier in the career, Kiess served as IBM Media Relations Manager for the Software Group across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, leading PR activities in 30 countries. Kiess holds an International Master of Business Administration from Henley Business School and a second law degree from the University of Tübingen.