A great story always starts with a great team

Andreas Gerstenmayer is a prominent figure in the European industrial landscape with more than two decades of experience in top management positions. From 2010 to September 2024, he served as Chief Executive Officer of AT&S AG, a leading provider of printed circuit board technologies. During this tenure, he guided the company through significant transformations and positioned it as a global technology leader. Prior to his time at AT&S, he accumulated extensive management experience at Siemens, where he held senior positions in the Transportation Systems division. Beyond his role at AT&S, Gerstenmayer brings long-standing expertise in supervisory board work. He is a member of the supervisory board of ams OSRAM and has held significant functions in business associations, including leading the Industriellenvereinigung for Austria and Styria. This combination of operational executive experience and governance expertise makes him a valuable advisor for technology and sustainability initiatives. As an advisor to NetCero, Gerstenmayer brings deep industry knowledge and a strong network across European industry. His understanding of ESG requirements and sustainability transformation, gained through his experience in highly regulated, technology-intensive companies, helps NetCero develop solutions that meet the real needs of industrial enterprises.

Karl Rose brings more than 35 years of experience in the energy sector, including nearly 25 years in senior positions at Royal Dutch Shell. As Senior Director of Policy and Scenarios at the World Energy Council, he has significantly contributed to global energy strategies and climate policy scenarios. Since 2010, he has taught strategic management and applied business administration at Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz. In his capacity as supervisory board member of OMV AG and chairman of the supervisory board of Energie Steiermark AG, Karl Rose applies his deep expertise in long-term energy strategies and risk analysis. As founder of Strategy Lab GmbH, he advises companies on navigating the energy transition and supports organizations in developing sustainable ESG and sustainability strategies. With his combination of academic research, industry expertise, and strategic consulting, Karl Rose is an ideal advisor for NetCero and brings profound insights to the development of innovative ESG solutions.

Gilbert Frizberg is an Austrian industrialist and energy expert with extensive supervisory board experience. He served for many years as chairman of the supervisory board of Verbund AG and is managing partner of Hereschwerke, a company with over 100 years of operating history and deep-rooted expertise in hydropower generation, energy distribution, and energy marketing. His career to date includes senior positions in the Austrian energy sector and industry. Verbund AG, Europe's leading hydropower company, benefited from Frizberg's strategic leadership during his tenure as supervisory board chairman. Today, he brings this comprehensive expertise in energy supply, sustainable electricity generation, and supervisory board governance to his collaboration with NetCero. His long-standing connections to the Austrian and European energy industry make him a valuable partner for NetCero's ESG and GHG compliance solutions. As an advisor, Frizberg supports NetCero in its strategic alignment toward the energy sector and contributes his deep industry knowledge to the development of solutions that support utility companies and industrial enterprises in their sustainability transformation.

Manfred Kainz is an experienced Austrian entrepreneur whose career spans four decades. He founded TCM International Tool Consulting & Management GmbH in 1986 and built the company into an international leader in precision tool management for the automotive and aerospace industries. Under his leadership, TCM expanded into more than 20 countries and underwent several strategic acquisitions such as Achterberg and WinTool, which further strengthened the portfolio. After 36 years as operational managing director, Kainz handed over management to the next generation in 2022 and has since taken on the role of Advisory Chairman. He is also an active member of executive networks such as the Wirtschaftsforum der Führungskräfte and brings comprehensive expertise in corporate governance, supply chain optimization, and sustainability management. As an advisor to NetCero, Kainz leverages his industrial experience and deep understanding of ESG-relevant processes in the manufacturing industry to support the development of forward-looking solutions.

Mark van Loon is an experienced executive with comprehensive expertise in international sustainability software and EHS/ESG solutions. With a career encompassing senior positions at globally recognized providers of EHS and ESG management systems, he brings deep industry knowledge and technological understanding. His experience in developing and implementing scalable SaaS platforms for sustainability makes him a valuable advisor to NetCero. As an Advisory Board Member, Mark van Loon supports NetCero in shaping innovative solutions for companies in the field of ESG management and GHG reporting. His international network and best-practice knowledge in the sustainability software industry enrich NetCero's strategic direction and product development.