Stephan Osthues

Stephan Osthues is the Executive Partner for Digital Reinvention & Consulting Leader at the IBM Watson IoT Headquarter in Munich, with a strong focus on blending strategy, technology, and creativity to guide clients through their Digital Reinvention journey.

With a background that includes founding an agency to support industrial companies in refining their customer engagement, and contributing to electronic order processing and business development in the pharmaceutical wholesale sector, Stephan brings a wealth of diverse experience to his current role at IBM.

Stephan's career path led him to IBM, where he initially managed the 'smarter commerce' business in the DACH region before moving on to oversee the Watson IoT business at the headquarters in Munich. His unique ability lies in aligning business goals, technology solutions, and customer experience to help clients harness the potential of digital transformation.

His educational background as a hotel professional at Hotel Vierjahreszeiten Kempinski has shaped his customer-centric approach, emphasizing the importance of ensuring customer satisfaction and creating memorable experiences.

Stephan Osthues has also pursued further education in Project Management and Production & Controlling, underscoring his commitment to professional development and a comprehensive skill set suited for leading digital strategy and IoT consulting at a global level.