👋 Hi, I am Tobias Sattler

Executive Advisor | Founder | Product & Tech Leader | Domain Expert

I was born in 1982 in the lovely city of Munich, Germany. Back in the day, history, natural sciences, and computers always fascinated me. Later on, my interest in programming ignited, and I implemented and directed smaller hobby projects.

At Siemens, I later learned the fundamentals of software engineering. Then I was drawn to the German Armed Forces, where I supported the SAP implementation and HR digitalization. After my service, I led the united-domains reseller subsidiary to restructure the value chain, set up a new team, and generate new growth.

Over the years, I steadily expanded my skills and responsibilities and broadened my focus. As a result, my expertise lies in developing corporate strategy, building operational structures, optimizing business processes, and increasing operational efficiency.

In 2011, I joined the united-domains Extended Management Team and later been part of the Board of Management—spearheaded technology and product management. I partnered with my fellow board members to shape our strategic direction and to push our growth.

Since the end of 2021, I have been an independent Executive Advisor, supporting companies developing their strategy and achieving their goals.

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in leading technology organizations, work is more than just a job for me. Therefore, I decided to share my experience and cooperate with many companies from different industries as an Executive Advisor.

Apart from that, I am an active member of the Internet community and domain name industry:

• Member, Internet Society (ISOC) (since 2021)
• Member, EURALO Individuals’ Association (since 2021)
• Member, IETF REGEXT Working Group (since 2017)
• Delegate, ICANN Nominating Committee (2020 - 2021)
• Founder & Editor-in-chief, MyNext.Events (2017 - 2021)
• Member, eco Names & Numbers Steering Committee (2017 - 2021)
• Founder & Author, Domain Name Basics (2016 - 2021)
• Voting Member, ICANN Registrar Stakeholder Group (RrSG) (2012 - 2021)
• Founder & Co-Chair, ICANN Contracted Party House (CPH) TechOps Group (2017 - 2020)
• Vice-Chair / CTO, ICANN Registry Stakeholder Group (RrSG) (2016 - 2020)
• Ambassador, Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG) (2018 - 2019)
• Founder & Organizer, Domain-Stammtisch Munich (2016 - 2019)
• Member, ICANN Thick Whois Consensus Policy Implementation Review Team (IRT) (2014 - 2019)
• Board Member, NamesCon and CloudFest Content Advisory Board (2016 - 2018)
• Member, ICANN WHOIS Accuracy Across Field Validation Working Group (2013 - 2018)
• Member, CENTR Registrar Task Force (2016)
• Member, Mozilla Public Suffix List (2014 - 2016)
• Member, ICANN Privacy & Proxy Services Accreditation Issues PDP Working Group (2013 - 2016)
• Member, ICANN New gTLD Subsequent Rounds Discussion Group (2014 - 2015)

Beyond that, I am an author of 5+ IETF Internet-Drafts and 10+ articles and love to support others. Therefore, I am a supporting Amnesty International member, the German Cancer Aid, Caritas, the German Red Cross, WWF, and Unicef.

During the Corona pandemic, I started a master's degree in E-Commerce and Online Marketing in 2020, finishing in early 2022.

What else to say: I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, traveling, and walking in my spare time.

If you have any questions that I can help with, please feel free to reach out on LinkedIn or Twitter. I look forward to speaking with you!