Lukas Praml
Management Executive
Seasoned executive with a value-driven compass for steering companies toward strategic innovation, digital transformation and sustainable growth, dedicated to pioneering in AI and sustainabilty.
About
Personal philosophy on leadership, innovation, and digital transformation
Highly accomplished and innovative executive with extensive experience in spearheading business development and innovation for tech start-ups and established technology firms.
Excel at crafting strategic plans that secure financing and foster company growth, merging expertise in AI and sustainability to elevate market positioning.
Proven success in leading high-stakes projects and nurturing high-performance teams, evidenced by driving significant contract wins and pioneering industry firsts in digital identity solutions.
Committed to transforming organisations through innovative management strategies, positioning for success in dynamic tech start-up environments.
Aim to leverage management acumen and forward-thinking approach to champion the integration of cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices in the next professional venture.
Professional Experience
Insurtech startup (Vienna)Co-founder, Company inception and business development to pre-seed stage |
08/2023 – 03/2024 |
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Full circle recycling startup (Dresden)Business consulting (New company structure for expansion and stability) |
04/2023 – 08/2023 |
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Austrian State Printing House Corporate Group |
12/2003 – 03/2023 |
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Member of the board at Youniqx Identity (spin off) |
Turnover: €3m, 30 FTEs |
since 2017 |
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Member of the board (holding company) |
since 2017 |
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Chief Executive Officer (operating company) |
Turnover: €60m, 220 FTEs |
since 2013 |
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Chief Innovation Officer (holding company) |
since 2011 |
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Self Employed Business Consultant April 2023 — Present
Oversee entrepreneurial projects for two tech start-ups, including InsureTech and Full Circle Recycling. Drive business development initiatives for tech start-ups, focusing on strategic planning to secure next-stage financing. Guide start-ups in crafting compelling pitch decks and business plans to attract investment during the pre-seed phase. Leverage extensive management experience to foster innovation and transformation towards new markets.
- Prepared Pitch deck and Business case on schedule, securing a positive outlook for pre-seed phase financing.
- Led efforts to enhance company profiles and market positioning by employing expertise in AI and sustainability.
- Optimised start-up growth and scalability by devising and implementing innovative processes and strategies.
Youniqx Identity AG Member of the Board January 2017 — March 2023
Pioneered market entry and expansion for a technology spin-off, leveraging partnerships and innovative ID solutions to secure significant projects. Directed strategic business planning, focusing on international partnerships and sales to drive financial growth.
Led the development of My Identity App (MIA) from initial concept to functional prototype, positioning it as the first integrated smartphone identity solution.
Implemented the first secure Austrian video identification service, MICK.
- Orchestrated the inception and growth of the company while leading the team to win a pivotal contract for digital identity documents in Austria, significantly enhancing the company's market position.
- Spearheaded the national rollout of the digital driver's license initiative, achieving a 15% adoption rate among Austrian drivers in the first year.
- Successfully managed the development and international tender processes for the MIA project, securing contracts for eID and mDL in Liechtenstein and a (major)framework contract in Austria.
youtu.be/x1K55pTD2Yg - Led the product launch of "chainlock", the world's first secured offline cryptocurrency wallet, establishing a new standard in digital asset security.
youtu.be/S7dFvoFPF2U - Fostered a culture of innovation and performance, leading to the internal promotion of two team members to CTO and CPO, strengthening the company's leadership and technical capabilities.
Österreichische Staatsdruckerei GmbH (OeSD) Chief Executive Officer
Member of the Board of the Holding AG
January 2013 — March 2023
Provided strategic leadership in the transformation of a 200-year-old printing house into a modern high-security technology company, embracing new technologies and processes while upholding core values of trust and security.
Directed the successful acquisition of one of the largest public EU tender processes in Austria, fostering the development of innovative technologies and products for next-generation ID documents.
Established robust supplier strategies and relationships, ensuring the continuity of daily production as part of Austria's critical infrastructure systems.
- Oversaw the full spectrum of responsibilities for the Austrian ID market, both traditional and digital, accounting for 80% of the company's revenue.
- Pioneered international market development for digital identity solutions, forming strategic partnerships to enhance the company's global footprint.
- Spearheaded the company's revenue growth, despite two national elections, by transforming traditional operations.
- Secured a pivotal tender for Austrian high-security documents, contributing to a substantial raise in revenue and in efficiency.
- Launched CheckAT, Austria's first cryptographic secured smartphone app for ID verification, advancing document security and user engagement.
youtu.be/e4q2mdGzEhg - Represented the organisation both domestically and internationally, liaising with governments and institutions to reinforce the company's market position.
Österreichische Staatsdruckerei AG Chief Innovation Officer January 2011 — March 2023
Led the establishment of the Department of Innovation, fostering a culture of openness and a strong drive for transformative change within the organisation.
Instituted a stage/gate process to critically evaluate new ideas, streamlining the path from concept to implementation.
Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainable practices and advanced technologies like AI into the innovation pipeline.
- Successfully developed and launched MIA (My Identity App), the first digital ID and eID system for smartphones, positioning the company at the forefront of digital security solutions.
- Enhanced the company's competitive edge by integrating sustainability and AI into core business strategies, aligning with future market trends and demands.
- Championed the creation of a distinct operational space to nurture digital innovation, ensuring a strategic separation from existing company processes.
EXPERTISE
Areas of Expertise
- Strategic Business Planning
- Pitch Deck & Business Case Preparation
- Project Management
- Artificial Intelligence Application
- Innovation Management
- Cross-Functional Team Management
- Leadership & Team Development
- Digital Strategy
- Business Development
- Digital Identity Solutions
- Sustainability Practices Integration
- Complex Problem Solving
CERTIFICATES
- Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies 2023 Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education, University of Cambridge
- Certified Agile Leadership Essentials & Certified Agile Leadership for Teams 2021 | MPIRICS
- Executive Program on Exponential Technologies 2015 | Singularity University
Services
Leveraging my extensive experience in spearheading business development and innovation for tech startups and established technology firms, I offer my services for long-term engagements through employment, as well as offering flexible and tailored support for medium and short-term projects via my consultancy.
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Entwicklung: Stefan Friedl — FS1.at
Fotos: Jürg Christandl