Gerhard Koestler

Gerhard Koestler has extensive experience in information technology and product management, currently serving as Chief Information Officer and CTO at Raisin since January 2013. Prior to this role, Gerhard held the position of Senior Director of Product Management at Awin Global from August 2007 to December 2012. Gerhard's career also includes significant roles at Intershop Communications, where responsibilities encompassed Director of Business Development, Director of Product Management, and Director of Requirements Management between January 2001 and July 2007. As the CEO and Founder of Database Preference Software GmbH from October 1998 to January 2001, Gerhard demonstrated entrepreneurial expertise. Gerhard's academic background features a doctorate in Computer Science from the University of Augsburg and a diploma in Computer Science from the Technical University of Munich.