Ferdinand Kobelt is a seasoned technology and governance professional with over 30 years of leadership experience in AI, the metaverse, digital transformation, information technology, cybersecurity, and risk management.
Mr Kobelt is the CEO and Founder of Metaverse Advisory Ltd., a consulting firm advising boards of directors and executive leadership teams on strategic opportunities and risks arising from emerging technologies. Until June 2025, he served as Senior Advisor to the Federal Councillor at the Swiss Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS), where he contributed to high-level decision-making in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and innovation policy. He previously held senior leadership positions as Chief Information Security Officer of the DDPS and as Partner and Member of the Executive Board at EY Switzerland.
Mr Kobelt holds a Bachelor of Computer Science and an Executive Master of Corporate Management and Business Administration from the University of Applied Science of Berne, Switzerland. He also holds multiple certifications, including Certified Metaverse Strategist, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and General Management for Board Members (Rochester-Bern Executive Programs, University of Berne).
