Thomas Speck is CIO of the TRUMPF Group and is widely regarded as one of the defining CIOs in German mechanical engineering — someone who pairs technological excellence with a real focus on people, culture, and change management. He has led the company's IT strategy since June 2021, driving cloud adoption, global IT consolidation, and a pragmatic, hype-free approach to AI. In 2023, he was named "CIO of the Year," recognized for his commitment to shaping transformation together with employees rather than imposing it on them