Taxfix Appoints Kristen Waeber as Chief Product Officer

Berlin, May 7th, 2025: Taxfix, Europe’s leading financial platform for digital tax solutions, today announced the appointment of Kristen Waeber as its new Chief Product Officer (CPO). She will assume the role in May 2025 from Lino Teuteberg, co-founder and Chief Product Officer, who, after more than nine years in the role, has decided to remain actively involved in a strategic support capacity. He will also continue to serve on the Taxfix Board.

In her role, Kristen will oversee the entire product portfolio at Taxfix and drive its strategic development in the company’s next phase of growth. Kristen brings extensive leadership experience in product management. Most recently, she led Product Growth at  a leading global cryptocurrency exchange where she was responsible for client acquisition, onboarding, KYC (know your customer), and in app engagement. From 2019 to 2024, she held several leadership roles at N26, where she was responsible for customer acquisition, app engagement, and subscriptions. Prior to joining N26, she worked at Zoona, where she helped launch several successful digital financial solutions in the consumer space.

Martin Ott, CEO of Taxfix, says: “At Taxfix, we build products that make complex financial topics simple and accessible for millions across Europe. I’m delighted to welcome Kristen Waeber to the team who, as an experienced product strategist, not only brings operational excellence but shares our vision to fix finance for all. Kristen will lead the next chapter of product growth at Taxfix with structure and scale, with a deep focus on what our users truly need to feel confident and in control of their finances. We’re incredibly grateful to Lino for his long-standing and trusted partnership, and we’re pleased he’ll continue supporting Taxfix.”

Kristen Waeber, CPO of Taxfix, adds: “What inspired me most about Taxfix is how it starts the relationship with customers, by helping them claim the money they’re rightfully entitled to. It's about making a real, tangible difference from day one, and setting people on a path toward greater financial wellbeing. I am incredibly excited to be working with the amazing team and to help shape the next chapter of Taxfix’s journey. Our goal is clear: to break down barriers, help even more people, and continue to expand our product offering with an unwavering focus on customer needs and an exceptional user experience.”

Lino Teuteberg, Co-founder and former CPO of Taxfix, says: “For many, taxes are one of the most stressful tasks and that’s exactly why we founded Taxfix: to guide people through the process in a simple and secure way. I'm proud that, as of today, we have been able to file more than seven million tax returns for customers across Europe. After over nine years leading product, it is the right time for me to move into a more advisory role. I’m excited to welcome Kristen Waeber, she not only brings a wealth of experience but also shares a deep commitment to helping people navigate complex financial challenges with ease.”

The Taxfix executive team consists of experienced leaders from the global tech and financial sectors: Martin Ott (CEO), Mohamed Omaizat (CFO), Daniel Kreter (COO), Kristen Waeber (CPO), Snir Yarom (CTO), Eva Glanzer (CPeO), and Alexander Beresford (CMO).

Taxfix Group is Europe’s leading financial platform for digital tax filing, with over 7 million tax returns submitted and more than 4 billion euros in refunds facilitated for its customers. Taxfix’s mission is to empower people to take control of their finances and ensure financial participation for all. The platform, with its brands Taxfix, Steuerbot and TaxScouts, offers a broad range of innovative tax filing solutions tailored to diverse user needs and preferences – from intuitive self-filing apps using a simple Q&A flow to the expert-service, where certified tax advisors manage the entire tax return process.

Headquartered in Berlin, Taxfix operates in Germany, Spain, and the UK, and employs over 400 professionals from more than 50 nationalities. The company is backed by leading investors including Index Ventures, Valar Ventures, Creandum, Redalpine, and Teachers’ Venture Growth (OTPP).