Team & company

Responsibility
has names.

Amygdalus is driven by people from finance, technology, education and communication — with clear responsibilities and a shared commitment to structure and transparency.

Amygdalus GmbH

A digital financial world for self-determined decisions.

Amygdalus develops a digital environment that connects financial education, tools, calculators and documented insights.

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Company
Amygdalus GmbH
Registered office
Ritterstraße 16 · 97318 Kitzingen
Contact
info@amygdalus.com
Telephone
+49 (0) 9321 9298 100

The team

Complementary expertise.

The roles are deliberately different: strategy, finance, technology and communication work together.

Peter Kraus
01

Founder & CEO

Peter Kraus

Strategy · System logic · Method development

Peter Kraus has been involved with financial markets, macroeconomic structures and systemic decision-making logic for around 30 years. As founder and CEO, he is responsible for the strategic direction of Amygdalus and the development of its methodological and governance frameworks.

  • Since 2023 · Founder & CEO, Amygdalus GmbH
  • Development of the Alpha Expanse Strategy (AES)
  • Development of the Phoenix, Bell and F.I.R.E. 2.0 frameworks
Stefan Henning
02

Founder & CFO

Stefan Henning

Finance · Controlling · Corporate structure

Stefan Henning combines many years of international management experience with a strong understanding of figures, processes and structures. As CFO, he is responsible for the financial management and economic development of Amygdalus GmbH.

  • Since 2023 · CFO, Amygdalus GmbH
  • 20 years at s.Oliver in international management positions
  • Business development, integration and strategic controlling
Michael Kraus
03

Founder & CMO

Michael Kraus

Brand · Communication · Education design

Michael Kraus combines analytical thinking from physics with a degree in Fine Arts and decades of teaching experience. As CMO, he translates complex financial relationships into understandable learning, brand and communication experiences.

  • Since 2023 · CMO, Amygdalus GmbH
  • Degree in Fine Arts and teaching qualification in art history
  • Many years of experience as a lecturer, artist and art educator
Maurice Langer
04

CTO

Maurice Langer

Technology · System architecture · Infrastructure

Maurice Langer bridges the gap between technology and financial education. As CTO, he is responsible for system architecture, data flows, platforms and tools, as well as the technical security and scalability of the Amygdalus financial world.

  • CTO, Amygdalus GmbH
  • Software Engineer at HandyGames
  • B.Eng. Computer Science, FHWS
Jonas Pfannes
05

Technical Advisor

Jonas Pfannes

Technical consulting · Financial world · Innovation

Jonas Pfannes co-founded Amygdalus and continues to support its development as Technical Advisor. Following his move into portfolio management, he is no longer involved in day-to-day operations and advises Amygdalus on technical and finance-related matters.

  • Since 2025 · Portfolio Manager
  • 2022–2024 · CTO & Co-founder, Amygdalus GmbH
  • M.Sc. Management & Innovation, Technical University of Munich

Our shared commitment

Clarity begins
with responsibility.

  • 01 Define responsibilities clearly
  • 02 Document processes transparently
  • 03 Consistently separate education and advice
  • 04 Use technology responsibly