Yasser Elshantaf

ياسر الشنتف

Biography

Bio

Yasser Elshantaf

Yasser is a dynamic entrepreneur and technology executive with over 20 years of experience in digital transformation, business automation, and organizational development. Since April 2022, he has served as Director Center of Expertise, Enterprise Applications (CoE-EA) at BIOTRONIK. During this time, he also held interim roles as Head of Global IT and Director of IT-SSC Central Europe.

Yasser Elshantaf
Yasser Elshantaf, Berlin Cathedral

As a lifelong learner, Yasser has demonstrated a strong commitment to education and professional development. He holds a degree in Computer Information Systems and a Diploma in Political Science and Crisis Management, which have provided him with a deep understanding of the intersection between technology and policy. Recently, he completed an MBA in International Business Management at Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society, further enhancing his expertise in global business practices. In 2009, Yasser was awarded the Konrad-Zuse-Fellowship for ICT Entrepreneurs.

As a senior certified solution consultant in SAP®, Yasser has extensive knowledge and experience in ERP ECC, S/4HANA, and SAP Business One. Yasser has also provided ICT consulting and advisory services to renowned international organizations such as the World Bank, the European Union, and the United Nations. In addition to his consulting work, Yasser is also a co-founder of Amwwaly Digital Banking platform, which provides innovative financial services to underbanked and underserved communities. His entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to social responsibility have enabled him to create a successful business that benefits people who are often overlooked by traditional financial institutions.

Yasser is an active member of several prestigious organizations, including the international non-profit business association for CEOs and entrepreneurs, Junior Chamber International, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Berlin, and the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy. He is also a co-founder of the German-Palestinian Business Council DPW e.V.

Yasser’s passion for creating positive change and making a difference extends beyond his professional endeavors. In 2021, he ran as a candidate in the – postponed – Palestinian legislative election, representing the independent electoral list “Maan Qadiroon / Together We Can” led by Dr. Salam Fayyad.

Creativity is the ability to transform failure into success; it is the inventive mind that possesses the power to turn setbacks into opportunities.

 

Yasser Elshantaf