Frank Mayer

Frank Mayer is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in digital leadership, IT strategy, and business development. Currently serving as the Chief Digital Officer at Bosch Powertools, he is responsible for driving the digital IT strategy and overall digital business strategy. With a background as the CEO of a software company, Frank has managed business-sensitive IT systems for leading automotive and powertool companies. Additionally, he has founded multiple start-up ventures and has played a crucial role as a Partner in Accenture's strategy consulting practice, delivering successful projects for top automotive OEM and supplier companies.

Frank brings over 15 years of experience in overseeing international projects focused on growth, restructuring, and IT-related initiatives. He has also spent 7 years managing large client accounts and spearheading business development activities at the board level. His functional expertise spans across various domains including strategy, sales & marketing, retail, CRM, e-commerce, call center operations, benchmarking, business analysis, efficiency improvement, process optimization, organization analysis, restructuring, cost reduction, and reengineering. Frank's industry knowledge encompasses automotive (OEM and supplier), industrial equipment, consumer goods, retail, construction, and insurance sectors. With a proven track record of executing international projects in countries like Russia, France, UK, USA, and the Netherlands, Frank excels in navigating diverse business landscapes and driving strategic outcomes.

Frank Mayer pursued his education diligently, obtaining a Dr. oec. degree from the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Saarbruecken in Germany. Throughout his career, he has held key roles in prominent organizations such as CIO & Digital Transformation and Group Vice President Digital Transformation and IT at J. Wagner GmbH, CEO at Bertsch Innovation GmbH, and CDO Chief Digital Officer / Vice President ORG - IT, Organization, and Processes at Robert Bosch GmbH Powertools. His impactful contributions as the Head of the Competence Center Automotive at Horváth & Partners Management Consultants and as a Partner in the Automotive division at Accenture underline his strategic acumen and business acuity.