Speaker
Bernhard Hecker
Netop
CEO
Bernhard Hecker is CEO of Netop, where he leads strategic direction, product integrity, and execution velocity. His career spans B2B SaaS, digital sovereignty, open source, and EU digital policy, including Gaia-X and IPCEI-CIS. He operates at the intersection of foresight, systems thinking, and market action, with a track record of translating deep tech into real-world impact across industries and policy contexts.
Sovereign is not the vendor. Sovereign is whoever can decide — and decide again.
LeanLeaderSummit 2026
Company
Netop
We create chemistry for a sustainable future
Netop delivers secure, compliant, and flexible remote access for organizations that operate in complex, high-risk environments. Our software, as well as the Portal, is engineered for complete control across modern systems, legacy devices, and everything in between. With over 40 years of experience, Netop helps protect the digital backbone of nations, businesses, and societies — enabling secure operations in a connected world.