Thomas Maes
Programme Manager at PostFinance AG
About
Thomas Maes is CEO of Illutas GmbH and a Project and Transformation Lead at PostFinance. Over the past eight years, he has helped drive the bank's digital transformation journey, focusing on critical initiatives such as post-quantum security, cryptographic asset discovery and inventory, PCI compliance, and cybersecurity. His hands-on experience gives him a practical perspective on how large financial institutions can prepare for emerging technology and security challenges.
Before launching Illutas, Thomas held leadership roles at Swisscom, Alstom, and CSC, following a successful consulting career with Deloitte, Arthur Andersen, and KPMG. Throughout his career, he has combined strategic thinking with deep technical expertise to deliver complex transformation programmes across industries.
He holds an MSc from Cranfield University and is based near Bern, Switzerland.
Experience
Programme Manager
PostFinance AG
Oct 2026 – Present
Thomas Maes is CEO of Illutas GmbH and a Project and Transformation Lead at PostFinance. Over the past eight years, he has helped drive the bank's digital transformation journey, focusing on critical initiatives such as post-quantum security, cryptographic asset discovery and inventory, PCI compliance, and cybersecurity. His hands-on experience gives him a practical perspective on how large financial institutions can prepare for emerging technology and security challenges.
Before launching Illutas, Thomas held leadership roles at Swisscom, Alstom, and CSC, following a successful consulting career with Deloitte, Arthur Andersen, and KPMG. Throughout his career, he has combined strategic thinking with deep technical expertise to deliver complex transformation programmes across industries.
He holds an MSc from Cranfield University and is based near Bern, Switzerland.
Independent
Oct 2026 – Present
Thomas Maes is CEO of Illutas GmbH and a Project and Transformation Lead at PostFinance. Over the past eight years, he has helped drive the bank's digital transformation journey, focusing on critical initiatives such as post-quantum security, cryptographic asset discovery and inventory, PCI compliance, and cybersecurity. His hands-on experience gives him a practical perspective on how large financial institutions can prepare for emerging technology and security challenges.
Before launching Illutas, Thomas held leadership roles at Swisscom, Alstom, and CSC, following a successful consulting career with Deloitte, Arthur Andersen, and KPMG. Throughout his career, he has combined strategic thinking with deep technical expertise to deliver complex transformation programmes across industries.
He holds an MSc from Cranfield University and is based near Bern, Switzerland.
