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Georg Hauer
Advisor & Venture builder | Digital Banking & Fintech • ex General Manager at N26 • BCG
Georg Hauer is a prominent figure in the digital banking and fintech industry, currently working as an independent advisor and venture builder.12 His expertise spans digital banking, fintech innovation, and modern bank infrastructure.2
Career Highlights
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Former N26 Executive: Hauer was part of the senior leadership team that scaled N26, a mobile bank, from a $500 million to a $9 billion valuation.13
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HAWK
Experience: He helped build HAWK , a bank compliance infrastructure company, driving its expansion to over 60 countries as COO/CFO.13 -
Current Focus: As of 2024, Hauer operates his own advisory business, offering strategic guidance to banks, VC funds, and fintechs.24
Expertise and Services
Hauer specializes in:
- Navigating hyper-growth challenges
- Fundraising strategies
- Bank compliance complexities
- Digital banking product development
- Modern banking infrastructure implementation
- Digital transformation for financial institutions12
Recent Developments
In 2023, Hauer announced a 12-month break from corporate roles to focus on personal and entrepreneurial projects.3 During this period, he planned to:
- Work on selected advisory projects
- Spend time in emerging fintech capitals like Shanghai, Seoul, Lagos, and Riyadh
- Join the advisory board of a well-funded B2B Fintech3
Industry Perspective
Hauer is known for his forward-thinking views on the banking industry:
- He advocates for the digital euro, emphasizing the need for clear goals and private-sector involvement.5
- Hauer predicts that a large proportion of assets will be held in tokenized form within 15-20 years.5
- He believes that the real digitalization of the banking world is only about 10% complete, anticipating significant changes in the industry over the next two decades.5
Georg Hauer continues to be an influential voice in the fintech and digital banking space, sharing insights and driving innovation across Europe, the Middle East, and the USA.6