OUR JOURNEY
We believe: Technological intelligence is the new strategic strength.
With our expertise in data-driven decision-making, autonomous systems, and situational awareness, we help organizations understand complex scenarios faster, assess risks more precisely, and redefine operational excellence.
We are also living in a world where security is increasingly defined by digital superiority. At OAKAI, we have recognized the immense potential of Data Analytics, Deep Tech and Artificial Intelligence for the defence industry.
OAKAI bridges civilian innovation with military relevance, shaping a future where technology protects rather than threatens.
Ralph Schwehr and his team at OAKAI have made it their mission to unlock these potentials and transform Artificial Intelligence and Data Science into sustainable competitive advantages.
Moreover, recent geopolitical developments make it clear: strategic options must be continuously assessed, analyzed, and reimagined. This is precisely where OAKAI comes in: driving innovation, resilience, and future-readiness through new technologies.
OUR MISSION
Innovation and resilience through new
Technologies
“OAK” stands for the oak tree - strong, resilient, and enduring - while also serving as an acronym for “Open Access to Knowledge.”
“AI” represents Artificial Intelligence the ability of machines to learn from examples and experience.
OAKAI means: developing sustainable strategies and innovations with artificial intelligence as the driving force.
With OAKAI, we combine visionary thinking with practical implementation across business, society, and increasingly in security-relevant sectors.
Especially in the defense industry, data analytics, deep tech, and AI are opening up new avenues to enhance resilience, increase situational awareness, and secure technological sovereignty.
Because the future of security will not be decided solely on the battlefield but through the ability to connect information intelligently and act in real time.
This is precisely where OAKAI comes in.
Ralph Schwehr
CEO & AI Officer
Ralph Schwehr - CEO & AI Officer
Ralph is a visionary Manager and digital innovator who transforms ideas into clear strategies and measurable success.
With deep expertise in digital transformation, e-commerce, deep tech, and AI-driven innovation, he connects technology, business, and people to create a sustainable growth ecosystem.
He stands out through strategic foresight, technological depth, and outstanding executional strength.
International clients value him as a trusted partner for disruptive strategies and operational excellence always with the ambition to turn innovation into real, lasting value.
Rafael Baer
CFO
Rafael Baer - CFO
Rafael is an internationally experienced manager and entrepreneur with a strong background in digital transformation, e-commerce, digital sales, and CRM across various industries.
As our CFO, he embodies operational excellence, clear strategic vision, and the perfect balance between efficiency and innovation.
As a mentor at ProjectTogether the organization behind the German Federal Government’s “#WirVsVirus” hackathon he actively supports start-ups and founders.
In 2020, Rafael was named Interim Manager of the Year by the Arbeitskreis Interim Management Provider (AIMP).
Klaus Becker
CIO / CISO
Klaus Becker - CIO
Klaus is a strategic architect of digital sovereignty, transforming complex IT landscapes into secure, scalable, and sovereign systems.
With extensive experience in IT strategy, cybersecurity, and governance, he builds frameworks that make organizations technologically and legally autonomous.
He stands out for a clear architectural vision, deep security expertise, and the ability to turn technology into enduring business value.
International clients value him as a trusted partner for IT governance, digital sovereignty, and due-diligence assessments with a commitment to minimizing risk and ensuring future readiness.
Stefan Boehme
COO
Stefan Boehme - COO
Stefan is a visionary enabler who not only rethinks digital strategies but also transforms them decisively into measurable results.
With more than two decades of international leadership experience, he combines technological excellence with entrepreneurial clarity.
His clients value him as a bridge-builder between business and technology - someone who successfully drives even disruptive change through inspiring leadership, constant curiosity, and resilience.
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