Klaus-Dieter Naujok

Mr. Naujok has been a successful CEO, CSO, CTO, EVP and Director/Standards and Technology in the computer software industries. He was the Chairman of ebXML, a joint international initiative between UN/CEFACT (Center for Electronic Business and Trade) and OASIS, created to develop standard methodologies and frameworks for the development of fully interoperable XML technology.

Most recently Mr. Naujok served as President for Ge-BAC. As the founder he was responsible for the company's vision and strategy, and the technology aspects of the business plan.

Other recent positions were: Chief Technology Officer of AXATA (2002-2003); Chief Scientific Officer of IONA Technologies (2001-2002); CTO of NetFish (2000-2001); EVP/Emerging Standards and Technologies of NextERA Interactive (2000); Director, Standards and Technologies of Harbinger (1990-2000).

Among a number of awards (most recent - DISA's 2001 Ed Gilbert EDI Professional Award) and affiliations, Mr. Naujok held until recently the position of Chairman of UN/CEFACT's Techniques & Methodologies Group (TMG). He has also held numerous leadership roles in the International Standards arena for the past twenty years. These include being the Chairman of ebXML, co-chair of the EDIFACT Technical Assessment Group, vice-chair of X12's Technical Assessment Committee, and chair of X12's Liaison Task Group. In 2005 Mr. Naujok was awarded by the X12 Steering Committee in appreciation of his contributions the "Member Emeritus" status.