About me

I’m Georg Hauer, a fintech entrepreneur and advisor with over a decade of leadership experience shaping the future of financial services. As a General Manager at N26, I helped scale one of Europe’s most successful digital banks. I later helped scale a leading bank compliance and infrastructure software company, gaining first hand insights into the technological and regulatory hurdles financial institutions face. My early career as a management consultant at BCG provided me with a strategic lens for tackling complex challenges.

Through my private venture and advisory firm, Hauer Fintech Advisory GmbH, I partner with banks, fintechs, and their investors to unlock growth opportunities in digital banking. Whether it’s driving digital transformation, designing next-generation banking products, building bank infrastructure, managing bank license application processes or evaluating fintech investments, I bring a practical, results-driven approach to every project.

Beyond strategy, I actively set up expert teams, streamline execution, and accelerate the process of building and scaling fintech solutions. From vision to implementation, I work hands-on to ensure ideas turn into impactful results.

Let’s shape the future of finance together.

Professional background

2021-2023: Hawk

Chief Operating & Financial Officer

Hawk is a leading provider of compliance and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) technology for banks, fintechs, and payment firms. Its software leverages AI and machine learning to detect suspicious transactions in real time. The company operates in 60+ countries, with offices in Europe, the US, and Asia.

My role: I led the global expansion into new markets and oversaw key functions, including Finance, Go-to-Market Strategy, Marketing, Communications, HR, Legal, and Organizational Development.

2018-2021: N26 Bank

General Manager DACH & Northern Europe

Other roles: Managing Director of N26's Vienna TechHub, Global Director of Communications, Head of Product Marketing & CRM

N26 is one of the world’s leading digital banks, holding a full banking license. Built on cutting-edge technology, it serves over 9 million customers across 24 markets. N26 has raised US$ 1.8 billion from some of the world’s most renowned investors, achieving a valuation of US$ 9 billion. Headquartered in Berlin, the company employs over 1,800 people.

My role: As General Manager, I led N26's largest and most profitable region, encompassing 15 countries, including its home market, Germany. Additionally, I oversaw its second-largest technology hub in Vienna and served as the bank's official representative to regional regulators and authorities, such as the FMA, FCA, and FINMA.

2017: Uber

General Manager Austria

Uber is one of the world’s largest mobility technology companies, headquartered in San Francisco. At the time, Uber was preparing for its IPO.

My role: As one of the first managers in EMEA hired to build the company’s new division, UberEATS, I led the establishment and scaling of its restaurant delivery business in the region.

2010-2016:
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Management Consultant

Boston Consulting Group is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious top management consulting firms.

My role: As a core group member of the Technology Advantage practice, I led project streams on digital transformation and M&A initiatives for technology companies and financial institutions.

Education

MBA at The Kellogg School of Management, Chicago, USA

Major in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, strong focus on emerging technologies

Magister at Vienna University of Economics and Business, Austria

Majors in Strategy, International Finance and Managerial Accounting

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