Markus Besch is a highly experienced professional with an extensive background in digital business, innovation management, strategic marketing, and sales. He possesses deep knowledge about the global digital markets, especially in the German-speaking countries, and has an unbridled passion for sustainable and social impact-oriented business and entrepreneurship. Markus is currently serving as the Vorstand/CEO at NextDBI AG - Digital Business Institute, where he leverages his exceptional expertise to drive the continual growth of the company. Before NextDBI AG, Markus co-founded Impact Hub Candidate Karlsruhe and CoWirken, where he served as the Head of Business Development & Co-Creation and Business Developer, respectively. In addition, Markus has worked in various capacities at several industry giants, including Voycer AG, FireStart, and IT Advantage AG. Markus has a unique set of skills in Business Development, Innovation Management, Strategic Marketing, and Sales, Social Media, Mobile Business, Social Networks, Leadership, Digital Business, and Digital Transformation.