Hristo Odiseev

Hristo Odiseev is currently the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH, part of the Deutsche Bahn Group, a major player in the German railway and logistics sector. He has held this position since August 2020, where he focuses on developing sophisticated infrastructure and mobility solutions that contribute to sustainable economic growth and environmental protection.1

Professional Background

Odiseev has a diverse career in technology and management, with previous roles including:

• CIO at rtv media group GmbH: November 2017 to July 2020.
• Technology Partner at Join Capital: June 2015 to December 2018.
• CEO & Founder of SF Digital: October 2014 to October 2017.
• Chief Digital Officer at CrossLend GmbH: September 2016 to March 2017.
• CEO & Co-Founder of Tech Center Portugal at Rocket Internet GmbH: September 2011 to September 2014.1

Education

Odiseev has an impressive educational background:

• Executive Education in Negotiation and Leadership from Harvard University (2012).
• Business and Management studies at the University of Cambridge (2010-2011).
• Engineering degrees from both the Universität Duisburg-Essen (2003-2005) and the Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria (1998-2002).1

Language Proficiency

He is fluent in German and English, with intermediate skills in Portuguese and Russian, as well as basic knowledge of French and Chinese.1

Interests

Odiseev is actively engaged in enhancing construction documentation through innovative digital solutions, such as Baudoku, a digital construction diary aimed at improving efficiency in construction projects.2

His extensive experience in technology and management positions him as a key figure in driving digital transformation within the infrastructure sector.