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Stephane H. Maes, PhD. is the Chief Technology Officer at SpotOn, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the high-tech industry to the role. A seasoned technologist and innovator, he has a proven track record of changing industries, creating new markets, and leading large-scale international R&D teams. His deep expertise across AI, Cloud, IoT, Middleware, Telecommunications, and enterprise technologies makes him a driving force behind SpotOn's continued technological advancement.
Who is the CTO of SpotOn?
Stephane H. Maes, PhD. is the Chief Technology Officer at SpotOn. An innovator and disruptor, he has significantly changed industries multiple times, delivering impact on systems used by people every day while creating new markets and opportunities. He has a strong track record of turning around and transforming businesses through new technology, evolutionary transformation, and disruption, and is as hands-on as needed while also capable of leading international R&D teams of all sizes. He has held VP and CTO positions at organizations including AT&T Bell Laboratories, IBM, Oracle, Huawei, and Ericsson, and has been responsible for worldwide R&D teams of up to 6,500 people and CTO for businesses generating up to 3.5 billion US dollars in annual revenue. He holds more than 275 granted patents and applications, has authored numerous papers, and frequently speaks at scientific conferences and industry events.
Work History
Stephane H. Maes, PhD. has built an extensive career spanning leadership and research roles across the technology industry. Here is a detailed list of his work history:
- SpotOn - CTO (August 2021 to Present)
- Stealth - Chief AI Strategy @ Zenera (January 2026 to Present)
- Control Plane Corporation - Member of the Board of Advisors (January 2023 to Present)
- CERN - SSP'88 (June 1988 to September 1988)
Education History
Stephane H. Maes, PhD. holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Physics and Electrical Engineering from UC Louvain (UCL) in Belgium, as well as a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics and Electrical Engineering from UCL, partially completed as a Visiting Scientist at CAIP, Rutgers University. He also completed the IBM Research Executive MBA Program, earning an IBM Research MBA.
When did Stephane H. Maes, PhD. join SpotOn?
Stephane H. Maes, PhD. assumed the role of Chief Technology Officer at SpotOn in August 2021. Since then, he has applied his extensive expertise in AI, Cloud, Telecommunications, IoT, and enterprise technology to advance SpotOn's technological capabilities and strategic direction.
