Gerstner's Sustainable Strategy & New Solutions - Gssns for short - is a young, dynamic consulting firm. Our goal is to make companies of all sizes fit for the future through innovative strategies, digital transformation and sustainable growth.
Former Vice President Sales Germany, Latin America and Global Key Account Management at ZEISS and former Managing Director of ZEISS IQS Germany GmBH. With his extensive experience in sales and service excellence, key account management and strategic business development, he supports companies in opening up new markets and achieving sustainable growth. Coaching and mentoring at an international level is a further component in supporting young managers.
As an expert in artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation and investments in the financial sector, he successfully leads top-class development teams and plays a key role in shaping global digital transformations. His focus is on the optimization of industrial processes, the implementation of innovative technologies as well as the strategic evaluation and financing of future-oriented projects. By combining technological know-how and investment expertise, he makes a decisive contribution to the sustainable value creation and competitiveness of companies.
is the Founder & CEO of 4MP LLC and a former Head of Advanced Technology Solutions at ZEISS, with extensive experience in effective R&D and market-shaping business development across industries. He advises investors on emerging technologies and partners with companies across hardware, software, and AI-enabled transformations to align R&D with sales strategy and market needs and turn under‑performing products into market winners.
Brings extensive expertise in private equity and credit, including (public) capital market exits. He serves as a private investor and advisor, focusing on companies across Europe. His career includes positions at respected firms such as Castlelake, Invesco, and UBS.
Possesses specialized expertise in machine learning, image processing, and data science. He has hands-on experience implementing advanced AI and vision-based systems in the manufacturing industry and high-tech sector, including projects focused on patents. He is also skilled in researching, gathering online evidence, and presenting complex technical topics in an understandable way. Joseph is additionally qualified as an expert witness on the workings of social media.
An overview of our services:
Strategic consulting: Individual solutions for growth, market entry and innovation in the industry.
Recruiting & personnel placement: Placement of highly qualified specialists and managers. Support with interviews, also internationally
Market expansion: Support in the development of new markets and customer segments. Development of sales structures and their sales channels through to key account management.
Network development: Access to an exclusive network of industry experts, investors and technology partners.
Technical advice: Expertise in digitalization, automation and AI-supported solutions.
Investors & Partnerships: Procurement of investors and strategic partners for innovative projects.
Digital Transformation: Support with the introduction of new technologies and process optimization.
INTERIM MANAGEMENT - CONSULTING - HEADHUNTING
We offer specialized services in operations along the supply chain from purchasing, production and development to quality and logistics. YOUR SUCCESS IS WHAT DRIVES USYour global, professional co-investment community
We have brought together more than 300 family offices and other professional investors since we went live in 2019. Collectively, our members represent around USD 500bn of assets under management. Our community is built around the concept of trust: pre-vetted investment opportunities are presented by community members, that share their opportunities, expertise and intelligence.
Gssns GmbH
Kleekamp 49
22339 Hamburg
CEO: Maximilian Goossens
HRB No.: 142121
District Court of Hamburg
VAT ID number: DE 306837202