We are delighted to announce that Axel Schell, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Head of Enterprise Architecture at Allianz Technology, has joined the CIONET Germany Advisory Board. Dr. Schell brings extensive expertise in technology leadership and business transformation to our community of CIOs and Digital Leaders.

Since 2021, Axel Schell has served as CTO of Allianz Technology for Central and Eastern Europe as well as for several Global Lines and as sponsor of the company's innovation initiatives he is driving the global digital strategy and leading critical transformation activities. His leadership experience includes a three-year tenure in Silicon Valley as CEO and President of Allianz Technology in America, which greatly influenced his forward-thinking approach to innovation.

Axel Schell’s achievements have earned him widespread recognition, including being named CIONET European Digital Leader of the Year in 2023. He also enhances the broader technology and digital ecosystem through his roles as a sponsor of the Digital Leadership Academy in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute and the School of Management at LMU Munich.

Commenting on his new role, Axel Schell said: “I am very grateful about this unique opportunity. It is a fantastic chance to help shape the future of IT alongside CIONET and its German community during these exciting times, drive by the GenAI transformation. I am delighted to contribute my experience to this undertaking.”

Mark Hayes, Managing Director of CIONET Germany, welcomed Dr. Schell: “I’m thrilled to welcome Axel to our Advisory Board. His mastery in driving business transformation at a global scale, as he’s done with Allianz Technology, is exceptional. I’m excited about collaborating with him and the board to shape the future of our Germany community and make a true impact together.”

The entire CIONET International team warmly welcomes Axel Schell and looks forward to his valuable contributions to our shared mission of advancing technology leadership.

Additionally, we invite you to explore a Digital Leadership Deep Dive interview featuring Axel Schell in conversation with CIONET founder Hendrik Deckers: