Johannes Riedl

Board Member · Digital Transformation · Cybersecurity

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Johannes Riedl is a Board Member, Non-Executive Director, and strategic advisor with 20 years of international leadership experience. His expertise spans IT (software, SaaS, cybersecurity), automotive (OEMs, joint ventures, wholesale and retail finance, mobility), banking (universal, asset finance, investment, captives), insurance (life, non-life, reinsurance), Web3 (cryptocurrency, metaverse), and artificial intelligence.

He has worked across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, advising Fortune 500 companies, scaling high-growth startups, and guiding high-impact M&A transactions valued at over $100 million.

Johannes is recognised for aligning technology with business strategy, accelerating market entry, and driving operational excellence in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Areas of Expertise

Corporate Strategy

Board governance, corporate planning, operational models, startup acceleration, 100-day transformation plans, and capital raising for growth-stage companies.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Advised BMW and Volkswagen on strategic acquisitions, leading to successful transactions exceeding $30 million each across multiple deals.

Sales & Business Development

Revenue growth, enterprise sales, client relationship management, e-commerce, and SaaS partnerships. Grew professional services revenue from zero to $5 million in two years. Achieved $3 million ACV at a publicly listed company.

Digital Transformation

PMO leadership, IT governance and security, IT audits, DevSecOps, and ISAE 3402 compliance. Led product development for cybersecurity platforms, AI-powered campaign management, mobility applications, and underwriting systems.

Executive Leadership

Strategic communication, stakeholder influence, talent management, and high-performance team building. Managed up to 15 direct reports and led cross-functional projects with up to 300 team members.

Current Portfolio Roles

Cybersecurity — Cyemptive Technologies

Vice President of Cyber Solutions, Europe. Chief Product Owner for Application Fortress, a next-generation application detection and response platform powered by Cyberslice technology. First employee in Europe with full product ownership. Built a pipeline exceeding €35 million with deal sizes ranging from €200,000 to €25 million.

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Investments — Rainmaker Partners

Connecting institutional and private investors with high-potential opportunities in alternative assets. Providing strategic deal insights, due diligence support, and capital-raising advisory for growth-stage companies.

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Wealth Management — Ray Family Office

Advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals and business owners on asset protection, estate planning, and multi-generational wealth preservation strategies.

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