Axel Rebien is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Serrala, a leading global innovator in financial software solutions that enable organizations to optimize their financial processes. Axel holds the overall responsibility for the strategic direction, operations, management, and performance of the company.  

Before he was appointed as CEO in July 2023, Rebien joined Serrala’s Executive Board beginning of 2022 as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), in which he has been driving the company’s financial strategies and finance-related processes including accounting, financial planning & analysis that deliver a return in business transformation. 

Axel comes with a proven track record of leading fast-growing international organizations. Prior to Serrala, he held executive senior leadership positions at Unzer (CEO and CFO; formerly: heidelpay group), a fast-growing, innovative, and modular platform for international payments, PharmaSGP SE (healthcare and pharmaceuticals), and Tom Tailor Holding SE, where he successfully managed the 2010 IPO.  

With more than 20 years of experience in executive roles, Axel Rebien demonstrated solid experience leading global finance operations and has a deep knowledge of the issues and opportunities facing our industry and its customers. His dynamic leadership, authentic hands-on attitude and visionary mindset are instrumental in driving Serrala's continued growth and global influence.   

Axel holds an MBA in Economics from Gottfried-Wilhelm-Leibniz-University, Hannover, and a Ph.D. in Political Science and Economics from the University of Chemnitz. 

Axel is based in Hamburg, Germany.