Johannes Tröger

Born in 1980 in Cologne, Dr. Johannes Tröger began his career at the University of Bonn before moving into the tech sector. Today, he focuses on establishing gesture-based interaction as a natural, fast, and secure human–machine interface across industries.

As Deputy CEO of AMERIA AG, he is a key driver of the company’s vision for the next generation of human-centred interaction – Touchfree, immersive, AI-powered and engineered entirely in Europe. He plays a central role in advancing AMERIA’s technology triad of Touchfree interaction, 3D and virtual environments, and local AI, enabling intuitive digital experiences while keeping data securely on site.

A historian by training with a focus on intellectual history, Johannes brings strong analytical and narrative skills to technology strategy and business development. Since joining AMERIA in 2014, he has helped launch MAVERICK AI – the world’s first real AI device – expanded the company’s patent portfolio to more than 60 granted patents, built global partnerships with leaders such as Sony and Siemens, and represented AMERIA internationally in promoting human-centric, trustworthy AI.