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Dr. Michael Suess – Fractional CTO
& M&A Tech Advisor (Fleet)

As the ex-CTO of Europe’s market leader in Fleet Management, I help investors validate multi-million dollar tech acquisitions and scale-ups build winning tech organizations. With hands-on experience from both sides of the M&A table, I deliver the C-level clarity you need to succeed.

My Services

Tailored Expertise for my Clients

Private Equity and Venture Capital Firms

Independent Expertise in the Technology sector, with special focus on Software as a Service (SaaS), Business to Business (B2B), Fleet and Mobility.

I de-risk technology investments for PE & VC firms. Having managed multi-million dollar acquisitions on the tech-side from both sides of the table, I provide deep technical, product, and organizational due diligence in the SaaS, B2B, and Fleet/Mobility space. I validate the investment thesis, identify critical risks, and ensure your deal delivers its intended value.

All backed by CTO-level experience with multiple acquisitions successfully executed.

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R&D-organizations in Technology-Companies

Supporting organizational transformations, tech-transitions, leadership development, growth processes, leadership coaching and expert support for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into your business operations.

I provide C-level leadership as a Fractional or Interim CTO to scale your tech organization. I drive complex transformations, integrate AI, and coach your leadership teams.

My proven playbook – perfected by scaling Europe’s #1 fleet management provider from 30 to 300+ engineers – gives your organization the strategic edge it needs to grow.

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Logistics Companies and Fleet Operators

I help logistics companies solve complex digital challenges, from use of AI and automation to custom system development and system integration.

As the ex-CTO of Europe’s largest fleet management system provider, I bring a unique, independent perspective to your vendor selection. I help you choose the systems that fit your needs, not just the systems the vendors want to sell you.

Process automation, use of AI or a solution to integrate your new or existing systems – I can help you with your digital challenges as solution partner!

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Ready to Elevate Your Technology Organization – or Logistics Business?

Why work with me

I combine deep technology expertise with long-standing leadership experience and specialized knowledge in fleet management, the logistics space and tech-driven M&A processes. Having built and led a 300+ employee engineering organization at Europe’s leading fleet management provider, I bring hands-on experience from both sides of acquisition processes. As a flexible freelancer and Fractional CTO, I offer highly tailored, up-to-date support that delivers immediate value. And I know how to get things done on the IT-side of things.

Invaluable expertise.

Michael dissected the target’s technology and roadmap while providing sharp strategic advice on the commercial potential. He knows the Fleet Management ecosystem inside out – a massive asset for any investor in this space.

Fabian Ruecker Partner at Deutsche Private Equity

I find that Michael has a mind which can deal excellently with technical and strategical business complexities yet staying focused on people – customers and employees.

Michael has that very special quality for a CTO – the ability to see and ignite the best in people around professionally and leverage that for the business growth; it feels safe to experiment with challenges and solutions around Michael and same time there is strong focus on delivery – great energy!

Alexandra Mirkes Senior IT Project Manager at Webfleet

Blog

Insights & Articles

In this part of my portal, I share my strategic analysis on technology leadership, M&A, the future of the fleet industry and some more personal learnings about life as a freelancer. These insights reflect the expert perspective I bring to every client engagement.

10 Ways I Use AI Coding Agents to Ship Software FasterFebruary 11, 2026
One year ago, I wouldn’t have been able to write this article. Not because I didn’t have opinions about software development, years and years in engineering leadership will give you plenty of those, but because I hadn’t written production code in years. When I went back to the IDE as a solopreneur, I expected to… Read more: 10 Ways I Use AI Coding Agents to Ship Software Faster
From CTO to Developer (and Back): Navigating the AI “Zeitenwende”January 29, 2026
One of the greatest privileges of my shift from corporate executive to Solopreneur is the freedom and the necessity to learn. In a corporate C-level role, you are often consumed by management overhead, leaving little time to “touch the metal.” Now, as a freelancer, I have the opportunity to experiment rapidly. For me, this meant… Read more: From CTO to Developer (and Back): Navigating the AI “Zeitenwende”
The “Safe Space” Fallacy: Why Your Sprints Are a Coin-FlipDecember 9, 2025
If I asked you, “Will the new mobile app features be ready for the trade fair in March?”, what would you say? In many organizations I help, the answer is a hesitant “We hope so.” When I dig deeper into their data, I find that their teams meet their Sprint Goals about 50% of the… Read more: The “Safe Space” Fallacy: Why Your Sprints Are a Coin-Flip

Dr. Michael Suess – Fractional CTO & M&A Tech Advisor (Fleet)