Trust Square, Zurich's premier innovation hub, has announced the appointments of Marc Hauser as CEO and Daniel Gasteiger as Chair of the Advisory Board. The key leadership appointments support Trust Square's aims to accelerate innovation, foster global collaboration, and drive adoption in emerging technologies.
Zurich, 21 May 2024 – The latest leadership appointments follow Trust Square’s recent announcement of a strategic partnership with The Hashgraph Association (THA). With the appointment of Marc Hauser as CEO and Daniel Gasteiger as Chair of the Advisory Board, the innovation hub underlines its dedication to supporting deep tech entrepreneurs and driving innovation in emerging technologies such as blockchain, AI, robotics, IoT, VR, and quantum computing.
Marc Degen, Chairman of the Board of Directors, states: «We are excited to have Marc and Daniel join us and bring their expertise to our mission of driving the adoption of new technologies. Both have an outstanding reputation within the community and share their expert view on how new technologies find their path into reality from the corporate, startup and influencer perspective. The board of Trust Square is convinced that we have won the best talent to nurture the seeds we've planted into a bouquet of helpful instruments to simplify tech innovation for everyone.»
The appointment of Marc Hauser as CEO as per the start of June 2024 reinforces Trust Square's strategic direction. As a renowned expert in the technology and innovation space, he brings with him 18 years of experience across deep tech, fintech, Web3, banking, and entrepreneurship and is uniquely positioned to lead Trust Square in fostering innovation and collaboration across various domains. He states: «I am honored to join Trust Square as its new CEO at this pivotal moment in the technology landscape. My mission is to leverage our central role at the intersection of innovation and collaboration to drive the adoption of technology into the corporate environment. We will build on our solid foundation in Switzerland to expand our impact internationally, creating vibrant ecosystems in new locations.» Having served as Head Europe & Managing Partner at Tenity, Marc Hauser will use his expertise to drive Trust Square's strategy of expanding its reach beyond Zurich and Switzerland, forging partnerships with global entities like The Hashgraph Association to establish international hubs, and support enterprise use cases.
Daniel Gasteiger, Co-Founder of Trust Square, takes over the position of Chair of the Advisory Board. In this capacity, he will drive expert communities to further strengthen Trust Square's position as a thought leader in the emerging tech space. Leveraging his industry experience and network, Daniel Gasteiger will play a crucial role in engaging and growing the Trust Square communities, fostering a dynamic ecosystem for innovation and collaboration.
The strategic leadership appointments at Trust Square highlight the organization's commitment to driving innovation and are testament to its collaborative approach in building a vibrant ecosystem for entrepreneurs, corporates, investors, and academia. By aligning its leadership team with its strategic vision, Trust Square strengthens its position as a leading hub for innovation and collaboration in emerging technologies at local and global level.
