Vienna, Austria based crypto exchange operator Bitpanda has announced Markus Dorner as the company’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) from 1st of October 2025 onwards. Having joined the company three years ago, Markus has been a driving force behind the strengthening of Bitpanda’s platform, the scaling of its technology, and the growth of high‑performing teams that continue to set Bitpanda apart.
Markus Dorner was previously CTO of Bank99, and was a Senior Software Engineer for Amazon in Canada.
Bitpanda said that it has entered an exciting new phase, with significant growth in its customer base, the expansion of product range, and major milestones like a MiCAR license and UK market entry. As CTO, Markus will lead Bitpanda’s technology vision and continue building the foundations needed to scale infrastructure while delivering a seamless experience for the more than 7 million users Bitpanda serves across all markets.
Proven leadership in technology
During his time at Bitpanda, Markus has risen through the ranks from Director to VP of Engineering to his new role on the leadership team. As VP, he not only steered the evolution of the core platform but also fostered an engineering culture that values collaboration, agility, and innovation. His work has been integral to advancing Bitpanda’s capabilities in areas like trading infrastructure, security, and scalability: all critical to maintaining Bitpanda’s reputation as Europe’s trusted investment platform.
Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad, CEO of Bitpanda said,
“Markus has been instrumental in shaping our technology and engineering organisation over the past three years. His strategic mindset, leadership skills, and passion for building scalable, reliable systems make him the perfect fit for this role. As CTO, Markus will ensure that technology continues to be our competitive edge as we expand across Europe.”
Driving the next stage of growth
Markus’ appointment highlights Bitpanda’s focus on scaling with agility, adapting to new market demands, and continuously innovating to provide investors with the tools they need to succeed. By delivering a robust, secure, and future‑ready platform, Markus will help position Bitpanda for long‑term success across multiple regions and regulatory environments.
Markus Dorner, new CTO of Bitpanda said,
“As CTO, my focus is on building the next-generation infrastructure that will power Bitpanda’s future and ensure we’re ready to scale with our growing community. Bitpanda has already accomplished so much in recent years, and I’m proud to continue that journey while pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve.”
Looking ahead
Bitpanda added that technology is at the core of everything it does. Markus’ appointment to CTO ensures continued investing in the people, systems, and innovation that will support Bitpanda’s ambition to become Europe’s leading investment platform. By strengthening tech leadership at this critical time, Bitpanda said it is reinforcing its commitment to deliver a best‑in‑class product and to shape the future of digital investing.
