Management Team

Xer Technologies is led by an experienced and diverse management team, each bringing unique competences to the company. Are you looking to work with us? Check out our Jobs Page with open positions.

Erik Herlyn, CFO Xer Technologies

Erik Herlyn, CEO

Mechanical Engineer with over 25 years of experience in financial markets and technology leadership. As a seasoned executive, he has led two technology companies through successful IPOs, raising a total of USD 150 million and managing large projects. His career includes also heading financial services divisions at KPMG and Capgemini in Switzerland, combining technical expertise with strategic business acumen to drive innovation in the drone industry.

Waldemar Schäfer, CTO at Xer Technologies

Waldemar Schäfer, CTO 

Aerospace/Avionics Engineer, 15+ years experience in the development of fixed and rotary wing, manned and unmanned aircraft systems. Fully responsible for designing a rotary-wing VTOL UAV (150 kg), head of engineering for a new helicopter design and lead engineer of the most advanced single-engine turboprop airplane worldwide. 

Fredrik Broström, Head of Business Development

16+ years of experience in business development within the technology sector, with a specific focus on start-ups, product development, partnerships and fundraising.

Gökemn Cetin, International Sales Manager at Xer Technologies

Gökmen Çetin, International Sales Manager 

MSc. Electrical Engineering & IT, 10+ years of experience in Sales & Marketing and Business Development of technical, complex products for applications in the Renewable Energy, Infrastructure and Intralogistics sectors. Enabled successful market launches of new innovations for start-ups and business expansion into new markets for holdings with closing of multimillion tenders.