AMDT Expands C-Level Leadership Team

Landau, Germany, August 11, 2025 — AMDT, the global leader in OT security and compliance solutions for industrial automation, announced today the appointment of three new C-level executives: Harish Iyer as Chief Product Officer (CPO); Oliver Yates as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO); and Tim Völpel as Chief Information Officer (CIO).

 

"We are thrilled to welcome Oliver Yates and Harish Iyer to our executive team. Their exceptional track records in product development and sales, coupled with their vision for technological innovation, align perfectly with our growth strategy and our mission to deliver world-class products. I am also pleased to announce the promotion of Tim Völpel to CIO. His work as Director of IT & Digital Innovation has played a pivotal role in advancing our technology roadmap.”
Stefan Jesse, CEO of AMDT
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International Expertise to Drive Product Strategy
Harish Iyer - Chief Product Officer (CPO)

Harish Iyer has more than 20 years of experience in product management, data strategy, and technological innovation. Previously, he led product management at Körber Digital, where he helped maximize the value of data across manufacturing and supply chain ecosystems. He focused on harnessing data streams from enterprise systems, business processes, and customer interactions.

Earlier in his career, he co-founded Teknofeet, where he developed product strategies for e-commerce and digital ecosystems. His diverse skill set includes team leadership, business case development, machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and artificial intelligence. His expertise in developing innovative go-to-market strategies and fostering customer engagement will be essential for AMDT’s next phase of growth.

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Growth at the Core
Oliver Yates - Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) 

Oliver Yates brings deep experience and strategic insight to accelerate growth and strengthen customer relationships, with a background spanning both private and publicly traded software companies. His proven success in driving revenue, building strategic partnerships, and delivering innovative solutions will allow him to unlock measurable value for current and future AMDT customers.

His leadership will be instrumental in enhancing AMDT’s offerings and expanding its market presence. He previously held senior sales leadership roles at Upland Software and Infor. Based in Dallas, Yates will bolster AMDT’s global leadership team while positioning the company closer to a key, rapidly growing market.

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Promoted from Within
Tim Völpel - Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Tim Völpel joined AMDT in 2022 as Director of IT & Digital Innovation. As of March 2025, he has taken on the role of CIO. He is responsible for driving the company’s digital innovation and ensuring that IT systems and technologies effectively support business objectives and enable product innovation.

In his new role, Völpel will focus particularly on advancing artificial intelligence and data-driven innovation. Under his leadership, AI-based initiatives will be directly integrated into AMDT’s product development, accelerating the company’s innovation strategy.

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