Overview
Kilian Thalhammer serves as a Network Partner and Investor at Picus Capital [1]. Thalhammer holds the position of Managing Director and Global Head of Merchant Solutions, Fintech & Platform Sales at Deutsche Bank, a role held since September 2020 [3]. With over 20 years of experience as a board-ready payments and fintech executive, Thalhammer has scaled global P&L exceeding €500 million and teams of over 500 people across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia [2]. Additional board and advisory roles include membership on Mastercard's European Advisory Board [4], the supervisory board of EURO Kartensysteme GmbH [5], and the council of Mastercard Strive [6]. Thalhammer co-founded Payment & Banking - PBA Experts GmbH in June 2016 [8] and holds positions as a Network Partner and Limited Partner at Creandum [9] and as a Limited Partner at 42CAP [10]. Educational credentials include an MBA in Business Integration from Boston University and Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg [12][13], and an Advanced Management Program from the University of St. Gallen [11].
Profile introduction
Board‑ready payments and fintech executive with 20+ years scaling global P&L (€500m+), teams (500+), and platforms across Europe, MEA, and Asia. Specialized at the intersection of banks, Big Tech, and startups – from turnarounds to exits – with a strong track record in product‑led commercial growth and embedded finance. As Managing Director and Global Head of Merchant Solutions & Fintech/Platform Sales at Deutsche Bank, I drive worldwide growth in card issuing, acceptance, and embedded finance. I lead sales and GTM for Big Tech, fintech, and platform clients – from unicorns to market leaders –…
Career history
- Managing Director, Global Head of Merchant Solutions - Fintech & Platform SalesSep 2020 to presentDeutsche Bank
- Member of the Advisory Board - EuropeSep 2021 to presentMastercard
- Member Of The Supervisory BoardJan 2022 to presentEURO Kartensysteme GmbH
- Council MemberJun 2024 to presentMastercard Strive
- Vorstand Förderverein House of Finance & Tech BerlinSep 2024 to presentHouse of Finance & Tech Berlin
- Co-FounderJun 2016 to presentPayment & Banking - PBA Experts GmbH
- Network Partner & Limited PartnerJun 2017 to presentCreandum
- Limited PartnerNov 2024 to present42CAP
- Network Partner - InvestorPicus Capital
Education
Advanced Management Program, Business/Commerce2012 - 2015University of St.Gallen
- MBA, Business Integration2005 - 2007The Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg
MBA, Business Integration2005 - 2007Boston University
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