Open source infrastructure leader SUSE has appointed Stefan Gaiser as its new chief financial officer. Gaiser, currently on the SUSE supervisory board, succeeds Ian Halifax, who will provide advisory support until the end of 2024 to ensure a smooth transition.
Stefan currently serves as a member of the SUSE Supervisory Board and Chair of the Audit Committee. He brings a wealth of financial leadership experience to the role, having previously served as CFO at TeamViewer, Kofax plc, and P&I Personal & Informatik AG. Stefan is based in Freiburg, Germany.
“I would like to thank Ian for his service, driving consistent focus on revenue and EBITDA performance,” said SUSE CEO Dirk-Peter van Leeuwen. “The CFO function is a true accelerator for our business, driving growth and unlocking new value across SUSE. Stefan will do an exceptional job of leading us through this next phase. His deep familiarity with our strategy and financial expertise positions us well for the future.”
“The board meetings I have attended at SUSE always left me very excited about the company’s future,” said Stefan Gaiser. “Supporting critical enterprise infrastructure software based on open source, in this age of AI and digital sovereignty, plus working with colleagues across the globe is a powerful combination. I am honored to have the opportunity to work with DP and the whole team at SUSE.”
