Family, Travelling, Sports, Culture, Photography
Rudi Bauer
CCO/Managing Director
Brunn am Gebirge
Summary
Dynamic commercial and growth leader with 40 years of experience in scaling digital platforms, technology businesses, and HR ecosystems worldwide. Currently serving as CCO and Managing Director at WeAreDevelopers, responsible for driving revenue growth, global expansion, and forging strategic partnerships for a developer community with a truly global presence. Recognized for a unique ability to blend commercial acumen with cultural intelligence, effectively bridging the gap between business, technology, and people strategy. A sought-after keynote speaker on topics including the future of work, the impact of AI, leadership & culture, transformation, and enhancing necessary collaboration between CHROs and CIOs.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Commercial Officer & Managing Director
WeAreDevelopers GmbH
01.2020 - Current
- Driving the commercial engine of Europe’s leading developer community platform.
- Lead revenue strategy, enterprise partnerships, and international expansion
- Scale cross-functional commercial teams
- Position the company at the intersection of tech talent, HR, AI, and give guidance for digital transformation
- Represent the brand globally as keynote speaker, podcast host and ecosystem ambassador
Chief Evangelist
StepStone Group
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Global ambassador for talent intelligence and future workforce trends.
- Advised enterprise leaders on digital recruiting, labor market shifts, and data-driven HR.
Managing Director
StepStone Austria
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Led Austria’s market-leading online recruiting platform.
- Full P&L responsibility
- Revenue growth and brand repositioning
- Built high-performance commercial teams
- Strengthened enterprise client relationships
Co-Founder
active concepts GmbH
01.2002 - Current
- Strategic consultancy focused on leadership development, culture transformation, and organizational effectiveness.
- Executive coaching
- Strategy facilitation
- Culture & change advisory
Earlier Leadership Roles
Vienna
Vienna, Stockholm, London
04.1986 - 08.2001
- Held senior marketing and leadership positions at:
- COLT Telecom | Bang & Olufsen | Ericsson | Schrack Telecom
- Built strong marketing and technical expertise in telecom, fiber technology, and premium consumer brands.
SPEAKING & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Regular keynote speaker across Europe and the US on:
- Podcast Host "Cappuccino with HR" (act. 65 episodes with international industry leaders)
- The Future of Work with AI stepping in
- The Trinity for FutureProof
- How will JobExcellence look in 2036?
- Why we need a stron CHRO–CIO Alliance?
- From Gutfeeling to Data-Driven Decisions
- Inclusive & Human-Centered Leadership
- The Power of "us"
Skills
Revenue Growth & Commercial Strategy
International Market Expansion
Digital Platforms & Ecosystems
HR Tech & Talent Market Intelligence
AI integration
Business development
Strategic partnerships
Team building
Strategic visioning
Stakeholder communication
Operations management
Investor relations
Fundraising
Sales strategy
Conflict resolution
Market analysis
Budget management
Brand development
Industry knowledge
Innovation and vision
C-Level Networking
Self motivation
Relationship building
Teamwork and collaboration
Effective communicator and public speaker
Employee coaching
Financial management
Education
International Mamangement
LIMAK
Linz 10.1994 - 06.1996
Akademisch Geprüfter Werbekaufmann - Marketing & Sales
WU Vienna
Vienna 10.1992 - 06.1994
Matura / Ingenieur - Electrical Engineering
HTBLA
Hollabrunn 09.1980 - 06.1985
Interests
Podcast & Content Production, AI, Tech Gadgets
Timeline
Chief Commercial Officer & Managing Director
WeAreDevelopers GmbH
01.2020 - Current
Chief Evangelist
StepStone Group
01.2018 - 01.2020
Managing Director
StepStone Austria
01.2014 - 01.2019
Co-Founder
active concepts GmbH
01.2002 - Current
International Mamangement
LIMAK
10.1994 - 06.1996
Akademisch Geprüfter Werbekaufmann - Marketing & Sales
WU Vienna
10.1992 - 06.1994
Earlier Leadership Roles
Vienna
04.1986 - 08.2001
Matura / Ingenieur - Electrical Engineering
HTBLA
09.1980 - 06.1985