Hartmut Giesen

Hartmut Giesen is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the financial and consulting sectors. Currently serving as the General Representative and a member of the Extended Management Board at Sutor Bank GmbH since May 2012, Giesen focuses on business development involving innovative banking models across various sectors, including payment, investing, and blockchain. As the CEO and Founder of NextFin since November 2013, Giesen provides consulting and management services for fintech startups and financial institutions. Previous roles include ownership of Publizistik Projekte, promoting conversational marketing, and serving on the board of TEMA Technologie Marketing AG, where Giesen specialized in marketing and public relations for high-tech companies. Giesen holds a Master’s Degree in Linguistics, Literature, and Physics from RWTH Aachen University and a Certification in Business Administration from the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School.