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Dr. Volker Hatz

Driving Digital Transformation

As an experienced Interim CPO & CPTO, I specialize in bridging the gap between strategic vision and technical execution. With a background spanning global leaders like Amazon, SAP, and Uber, as well as agile startups, I help organizations navigate complex digital landscapes.

My mission is simple: to translate business goals into robust engineering realities. Whether you need to scale a platform from 0 to 1, restructure your product organization, or implement AI-driven strategies, I provide the leadership to make it happen.

Expertise & Services

Interim Leadership

Hands-on executive leadership to steer your product and technology teams through critical phases.

Interim CPO / CPTO roles
Stability & scaling
PE experience
Post-merger integration

Fractional Services

Flexible, high-impact advisory for companies that need expertise without a full-time executive.

Advisory board membership
Product strategy audits
Mentorship for new leaders
Vendor & technology selection

Data & AI Strategy

Transforming hype into value. I help you build the infrastructure to leverage data effectively.

AI/ML product roadmap
AI value generation
AdTech & High-volume processing
Data governance & privacy

"Dr. Volker Hatz is a brilliant man who creates elegant solutions to extremely complex technical problems. His work ethic is amazing."

- Doug Newell, CEO Swarmlytics

"He is one of the hidden champions in the digital industry. Extremely smart product architect and engineering manager who has not only a vision for the future but also the capability to make them a reality."

- Dr. Mark Grether, SVP PayPal Ads

"He is proactive, energetic and perfectly organised way of presenting challenges and solutions were always to the point. He leads by example..."

- Philipp Kraft, C-Suite Executive

"I have consistently been impressed by his expertise, innovative approach, and leadership qualities. His ability to drive product strategy and lead cross-functional teams has been instrumental in the success of numerous projects."

- Maciek Wiktorowski, PhD

"Time and again he picks the 'right' thing to focus on at the right time. He is always able to plow through your roadblocks and help you focus on the things that provide the greater benefit for the product and the company."

- Gabrielle Heller

Building Bridges Between Business and Engineering

Strategic Product & Technology Leadership

Interim CPTO & Fractional Executive Services for Modern Enterprises.