Stephan Burkart is CIO at Implenia AG, a multinational construction and real estate company, where he successfully led the comprehensive digital transformation from an SME to a multinational enterprise IT organization—an achievement recognized with the Swiss #TopCIO 2021 Award. Under his leadership, Implenia has implemented an enterprise-wide AI strategy including a Data & Analytics Center of Excellence, achieved remarkable adoption rates in their Microsoft 365 Copilot pilot, and developed innovative digital construction solutions integrating AI, IoT, and drone technology.

With expertise spanning cloud transformation, AI implementation, and enterprise architecture, Stephan manages a global IT team and oversees significant transformation initiatives. He is particularly passionate about creating sustainable business value through digital innovation, establishing AI-driven processes for construction automation, and the strategic application of emerging technologies in traditional industries.