Markus Dorner appointed as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Bitpanda

Bitpanda has entered an exciting new phase, with significant growth in our customer base, the expansion of our product range, and major milestones like our MiCAR license and UK market entry. As CTO, Markus will lead our technology vision and continue building the foundations needed to scale our infrastructure while delivering a seamless experience for the more than 7 million users we serve across all markets.

Proven leadership in technology

During his time at Bitpanda, Markus has risen through the ranks from Director to VP of Engineering to his new role on the leadership team. As VP, he not only steered the evolution of our core platform but also fostered an engineering culture that values collaboration, agility, and innovation. His work has been integral to advancing Bitpanda’s capabilities in areas like trading infrastructure, security, and scalability: all critical to maintaining our reputation as Europe’s trusted investment platform.

Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad, CEO of Bitpanda: "Markus has been instrumental in shaping our technology and engineering organisation over the past three years. His strategic mindset, leadership skills, and passion for building scalable, reliable systems make him the perfect fit for this role. As CTO, Markus will ensure that technology continues to be our competitive edge as we expand across Europe."

Driving the next stage of growth

Markus’ appointment highlights Bitpanda’s focus on scaling with agility, adapting to new market demands, and continuously innovating to provide investors with the tools they need to succeed. By delivering a robust, secure, and future‑ready platform, Markus will help position Bitpanda for long‑term success across multiple regions and regulatory environments.

Markus Dorner, new CTO of Bitpanda: "As CTO, my focus is on building the next-generation infrastructure that will power Bitpanda’s future and ensure we’re ready to scale with our growing community. Bitpanda has already accomplished so much in recent years, and I’m proud to continue that journey while pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve."

Looking ahead

At Bitpanda, technology is at the core of everything we do. Markus’ appointment to CTO ensures we continue investing in the people, systems, and innovation that will support our ambition to become Europe’s leading investment platform. By strengthening our tech leadership at this critical time, we’re reinforcing our commitment to deliver a best‑in‑class product and to shape the future of digital investing.