A strong team to revolutionize the supply chain.
Michael Wax
Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder
Michael is co-founder and CEO, leading the team and strategic direction of Forto. A true entrepreneur with a strong passion for innovation in global trade and e-commerce, Michael was part of the founding team at KONUX, an early pioneer in industrial IoT.
Michael frequently speaks on the future of logistics at conferences and in the media. Originally hailing from Munich, he is a fervent cyclist, keen investor and champion for grassroots political engagement.
Erik Muttersbach
Co-founder & Member of the Board of Directors
Erik is Forto’s Co-founder & Member of the Board of Directors. He was Forto’S Chief Technological Officer for 8 years. Someone who always explores new technologies, Erik is an entrepreneur at heart and previously co-founded three companies in the B2B space, the first at age 19.
Originally from Rostock by the Baltic Sea, Erik comes from a family of seamen and is a passionate sailor. He also loves animals, and other Forties are used to regular visits from his dog Plato at the office.
Dr. Michael Ardelt
Chief Operating Officer
As a long-term COO and MD at Forto, Michael is responsible for all global operations and sustainability initiatives. Michael brings strong entrepreneurial credentials as founder and CEO of TheAmazeAPP, acquired by Zalando.
With a doctorate in automation technology and previous experience being a consultant at BCG, Michael combines a keen eye for operational detail with a strong interest in strategy and organisational design. Originally from Bavaria, he divides his spare time between mountain and sea in the pursuit of adrenaline sports.
Guillaume Petit-Perrin
Chief Financial Officer
Guillaume Petit-Perrin brings over two decades of financial expertise to his role as CFO of Forto, where he steers the company’s financial strategy since 2021, and oversees Accounting, Tax, Legal, Compliance, Data Privacy, FP&A, Investor Relations, Treasury, Business Partnering functions, Risk Management, Data Analytics and Financial Systems.
Prior to Forto, Guillaume was an Investment Banker for 18 years, in Paris, New York and London.
Dr. Fabian Struck
Chief Commercial Officer
As the Chief Commercial Officer at Forto, Fabian oversees the Growth, Sales, Customer Care & Success, Air Freight, and Sustainability teams. Since joining Forto in 2018, he has held various roles in commercial and business development. Prior to this, he spent seven years at McKinsey, consulting for leading transport and logistics companies. In his leisure time, Fabian enjoys playing tennis and supporting his favourite soccer club.
Kamil B. Rodoper
Chief Product & Technology Officer
After nearly 20 years at various technology companies in the United States, Kamil joined Forto in 2021 to set the strategic direction for the company’s technology and product initiatives. Drawing on his experience at Lyft, Glassdoor, and Microsoft, Kamil is no stranger to fast-paced companies that have disrupted traditional markets through technology and innovation.
At Lyft, Kamil served as Vice President of Product for Fleet Technologies and was also the General Manager for the Express Drive business, where he led teams across technology, operations, and procurement. Now at Forto, he continues to spearhead the company’s product and technology strategy, overseeing the engineering, product, data science, and marketing functions.
On a personal note, Kamil takes pride in his vinyl collection, enjoys exploring the great outdoors, and practices jiu-jitsu.
