Horst Thieme

Horst Thieme is a seasoned professional in the technology and sales sectors, currently serving as the Smart City Manager at Stadt Augsburg since December 2021. Prior to this, Thieme held prominent roles at Red Hat, including Head of Enterprise & Strategic Sales Germany and Head of Sales Specialists Cloud, Middleware & Storage in the DACH region. Thieme's extensive experience includes managerial positions at NetApp, where responsibilities encompassed leading Cloud Data Services sales across EMEA and developing joint service propositions. Previous roles also feature significant contributions at IBM and Sun Microsystems, focusing on business development and account management for key clients like Siemens. With a background in establishing a web design agency and a solid education from the University of Augsburg, Thieme combines entrepreneurial spirit with a robust corporate pedigree.