Summary
Bernhard Ritz is an experienced tech entrepreneur and CEO with 25 years in the industry and a strong track record leading global go-to-market, product, and operations initiatives across North America, Europe, and Asia. After more than two decades at SAP in roles from Director to VP and Chief Strategist in Database & Data Management, he transitioned to regional leadership at Palturai and Kantwert before founding Ainzel. He combines strategic business development and market expansion expertise with hands-on IT architecture and solution design, often bridging technical and commercial teams. Known for building diverse, high-performing teams, he prioritizes people-centered innovation to tackle complex problems. Based in Greater Philadelphia, he also brings a design and usability sensibility to web development work, reflecting a blend of technical rigor and user-focused thinking. An understated strength is his ability to translate large-scale enterprise experience into nimble startup leadership and product execution.
11 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Master, Business Information Science, Master, Business Information Science at University of Mannheim
English, German