Professor Gerhard Thonhauser, Co-founder and Chairman of TDE Group, has over 25 years of experience in digitalizing the energy industry. His expertise lies in digitalization, AI, and downhole technologies, contributing to optimized drilling processes and sustainability efforts. Since 2003, he has led the Chair of Drilling and Completion Engineering at Montanuniversitaet Leoben, Austria, and authored over 100 publications in the field.