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valantic is shaped by many people with entrepreneurial backgrounds who assume responsibility for their customers, colleagues and the environment. As a company organized on a partnership basis – and characterized by humanity and fairness – each and every one of us assumes entrepreneurial responsibility for the success and future development of our customers as well as our own organization. What kind of people want to work at valantic? People who are keen to make a difference, and are passionate about giving their best to their customers; but who also enjoy interacting with other people and are of above-average intelligence – and not careerists and job hoppers. Would you like to meet some of us?
„valantic gives me the freedom to organize my time as I wish. Here I can flourish, make an active contribution, and experience mutual support in an inspiring and growing team.“
Barbara Benninger
Table soccer competition in St. Gallen
valantic NL Team
„For me, valantic means many years of collaboration, continuous personal development and mastering new technologies together - an exciting, variety-packed journey in an awesome team.“
Celine Wittmer
„valantic's future is shaped by the talent we find, nurture and inspire today. The foundation for this lies in an excellent candidate experience and innovative recruiting techniques.“
„I enjoyed every step of my career, but the level of entrepreneurial freedom, our customers’ challenges & all the dedicated talents at valantic is what makes my current job my favourite one!“
Office dog valantic Enterprise Solutions
Dominik Mergler
Nina Ghebrial
„At valantic, we value innovation and collaboration to create digital experiences that inspire. I enjoy working with my team to implement pioneering projects.“
valantic Team in Mallorca
„valantic is where I like to take even my dog to work.“
Jia Jü Lin
valantic marketing team in the vineyards
„Digitalization offers an incredible variety of topics. I really enjoy telling the many small and large success stories that emerge every day in our customer projects.“
valantic team sailing
Malte Limbrock
Lisa-Marie Adam
„The mix of constantly new tasks and exciting, recurring routines, make my job super varied.“
Cat Sellie in the valantic office in Langenfeld
„Fascinating people day after day about new ideas. It makes getting up in the morning a joy!“
Leon Huperz
valantic colleagues during a ski weekend
„The huge range of marketing topics relating to valantic products and services means my work is never boring. Mutual respect, appreciation and support characterize how we work together each day.“
Sonja Baucks
valantic CEC Summer Party 2023
„Gain perspective from people who see things differently!“
valantic CEC Summer Party
Christian Finger
„Work-life balance is not just a buzzword at valantic. Whether it's flexible working hours, sabbaticals or parental leave - it's clear that different life models really are encouraged here.“
Andreas Lisson
Trip to the mountains
Our colleagues in the valantic office in Mannheim
„I love the work diversity at valantic, the great team, the fact I can work independently, and the help I receive for my further development.“
Sabine Höfler
„My internship offers thrilling insights into consulting. Working with my experienced colleagues lets me broaden my skills and professional network in the long term.“
Elena Klugt
valantic team at the J.P. Morgan run in Frankfurt
Paint & Wine Event
„New suggestions and ideas or even criticism are gladly received and implemented. This shows me I'm not only listened to, but also perceived as a colleague and employee at valantic, and as an equal.“
Corinna Sahan
„As a consultant, you are often a lone warrior. But that's not the case at valantic. We keep the big picture in mind, see ourselves as one company, and no one is left to fend for themselves.“
Claudia Jost
„Together with our people, I go for nothing less than true Customer Value.“
Geert Adams, Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
Niek Bosua, Partner & Managing Director, valantic
„Our great passion is maximizing our customers' success in digital commerce.“
Table soccer competition in Mannheim
Birgitt Schmidt-Tophoff, Director Recruitment
„Real digital transformation is about people.“
Cristian Cureliuc, Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are you on fire for?
„Having the right strategy is crucial, but in my opinion, the true artistry lies in the execution – skillfully weaving both tangible and intangible elements together. Prioritizing competence-driven efforts and the welfare of our employees is paramount. That’s why I always keep a close eye on my team’s needs and have an open ear for their wishes.“
Roland Dessovic
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What motivates you?
„Digitalization is giving rise to significant challenges that demand the attention of experts with specialized know-how. What’s even more important, and especially motivating for me, is the achievement of a harmonious blend of cherished values, inspiring growth, and unwavering determination as we face the digital future.“
Roland Dessovic
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What makes valantic special for you?
„In the ever-expanding complexity of the digital agency landscape, the capacity to collaborate has emerged as the pivotal competitive advantage. Strong partnerships hold the key to the future, requiring alignment not just in the strategic vision but also in core values. This is precisely what valantic is founded upon.“
Roland Dessovic
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What did you do before joining valantic?
„After completing my studies in communications, I wanted to swiftly apply the knowledge that I had gained to my professional life. In 2002, I – along with Patrick Edelmayr and Dietmar Rietsch – co-founded the full-service digital agency elements New Media Solutions GmbH, headquartered in Salzburg.“
Roland Dessovic
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
„Progress and transformation can only occur if we are willing to embrace change.“
Roland Dessovic, Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
Office scene at valantic in Salzburg
Coffee Break of our Salzburg colleagues
What are you on fire for?
„I’ve been passionate about digital technologies from an early age. Since then, I have always stayed at the forefront and eagerly explored everything new in the digital realm. Being a digital native, I have honed my core skills in software development. Today, my focus lies in SEO, PIM, architecture, business intelligence, and databases.“
Sebastian Drickl
Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are your responsibilities at valantic?
„I am responsible for consulting and supporting major customer projects, as well as providing guidance for the implementation of new technologies. My approach is always focused on finding solutions. That’s what truly drives me.“
Sebastian Drickl
Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What makes valantic special for you?
„valantic has a comprehensive consulting and digitalization concept that consistently prioritizes customer benefits. The partnership-based corporate culture aligns perfectly with DGTLS’ corporate philosophy.“
Sebastian Drickl
Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What did you do before joining valantic?
„After completing my studies and gaining initial experience in an agency in Munich, I co-founded the full-service agency DGTLS with my two partners. Since then, I have been based in my hometown in Chiemgau, where I live with my family, and continue to drive digital transformation globally.“
Sebastian Drickl
Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
„Digitalization is a new tool – and arguably one of the most powerful. We must acknowledge its potential applications and utilize them effectively to tackle the digital challenges of our time with enthusiasm.“
Sebastian Drickl, Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are you on fire for?
„Digitalization and modernization! For me, these are not just buzzwords; I am genuinely committed to their implementation. Understanding and addressing the unique needs of our customers is particularly important to me. It was my passion for these topics that led me to establish elements New Media Solutions GmbH, a full-service digital agency. I am proud that 150+ experts in development, UX design, performance marketing, SEO, and content marketing come together every day to create unique customized solutions.“
Patrick Edelmayr
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are your responsibilities at valantic?
„As the CEO of elements, my main responsibility is to ensure the sustainable growth of our company. Additionally, I am actively involved in driving the growth of our entire CX division, and I collaborate with colleagues from other companies to bring exciting new projects to fruition.“
Patrick Edelmayr
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What makes valantic special for you?
„valantic is not just a conglomerate of highly successful companies but a unified entity that shares common values. The “Culture of Cultures” principle provides the necessary freedom for individuality, while the collective size gives us the strength to meet all customer needs.“
Patrick Edelmayr
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What did you do before joining valantic?
„I studied Business Administration at Johannes Kepler University in Linz. During this time, I discovered my talent for taking initiative, leadership, and forward-thinking. Inspired by this realization, I was driven to utilize my business skills effectively, leading me to establish the full-service digital agency, elements New Media Solutions GmbH, in 2002. Since 2009, I have also been a partner at Pimcore GmbH.“
Patrick Edelmayr
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
„Digital transformation is the ultimate challenge of our time. Meeting this process with courage, a commitment to excellence, a willingness to be different and the desire to learn and grow – that’s our daily task.“
„It's not about more, but about better content.“
What are you on fire for?
„Every digital brand strategy hinges on the quality of its content. It’s not a mere ‘nice-to-have’ but the very foundation of success for all digital experiences – literally, all of them. Much like effective digital content marketing, my daily work revolves around building relationships. My background in strategy development, web copywriting and content marketing led me to establish the agency punkt & komma. I take immense pride in seeing my one-woman venture grow into a team of approximately 30 experts, now covering all facets of content creation.“
Ines Eschbacher
Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What motivates you?
„It brings me joy to witness the accomplishments of the creative minds on my team. Every day, they passionately work on content strategy, inbound marketing, content creation, and social media. They put their heart and soul into crafting content that truly makes an impact.“
Ines Eschbacher
Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What makes valantic special for you?
„Brand or employer content, text or moving images, B2B or B2C: With the same passion that punkt & komma brings to all aspects of content marketing, valantic embraces every digital challenge. It’s a perfect match that allows us to provide 360-degree support to client companies across various industries.“
Ines Eschbacher
Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What did you do before joining valantic?
„Since 2005, I have immersed myself in a diverse array of content-related subjects, establishing myself as a content creator from the outset, even during the era when it was still referred to as web copywriting. Concurrently and subsequent to my studies in communications, I gained valuable experience at various agencies in Salzburg and Munich. In 2013, I founded the content & content marketing agency punkt & komma, which later became part of elements New Media GmbH – a valantic company in 2017. In 2014, I also initiated ContentDay, Austria’s first specialized conference on content marketing.“
Ines Eschbacher
Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
valantic colleagues in the Mannheim office
What are your responsibilities at valantic?
„Since 2014, I have been a partner at valantic, and I currently share the responsibility for our Customer Experience (CX) division with my colleagues. People are close to my heart, which is why I am responsible for People & Culture Development in our division, among other things.“
Patrick Ganzmann
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are you on fire for?
„I want to make our organization a little better every day. Better, so that we remain Employer of Choice for my colleagues. Better, so that we deliver operational excellence every day. Better, so that our business customers become more valuable.“
Patrick Ganzmann
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What makes valantic special for you?
„valantic has cultivated a remarkable allure, attracting top talents, colleagues, business customers, and investors alike. This magnetism stems from our exceptional leadership culture and our shared values of partnership, entrepreneurship, operational excellence, fairness, and One Firm. Within this platform, I have the freedom to shape things and foster individual growth, all while generating value for our stakeholders.“
Patrick Ganzmann
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What did you do before joining valantic?
„I studied mathematics, physics and economics at the University of Freiburg im Breisgau. In 1995, I graduated with a degree in economics. Following that, I was involved in a wide variety of sales and marketing automation projects at Kiefer und Veittinger, the former European CRM market leader in Mannheim. As a project manager, I spearheaded the global implementation of SAP CRM after its acquisition by SAP. In 2002, I co-founded movento alongside Christoph Resch. Together, we propelled the company to become the leading provider of SAP Customer Experience Management in German-speaking Europe.“
Patrick Ganzmann
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
„In today’s business world, the key to success lies in having a business model systematically geared towards meeting people’s needs. I am dedicated to leveraging digitalization to create immersive experiences that prioritize user needs, while also providing significant value for my business clients.“
Patrick Ganzmann, Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are you on fire for?
„In today’s world, digitalization has expanded beyond specific areas of a company and must be ingrained in everyday thinking and actions. With our user-centric perspective and approach, we consistently prioritize business potential and opportunities when collaborating with our clients.“
Dr. Florian Heidecke
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are your responsibilities at valantic?
„As an enthusiastic “customer whisperer,” I actively contribute to the overall growth of valantic and, specifically, the valantic CX division. We share a common goal fueled by immense passion: to empower our customers, enhance their business, and ensure their success.“
Dr. Florian Heidecke
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What makes valantic special for you?
„To me, valantic is THE company when it comes to customer experience transformation. The recipe? A strong emphasis on openness, curiosity, and a genuine desire to deeply understand things at their root. The key ingredients? The right people and a steadfast commitment to meeting customer needs at every step.“
Dr. Florian Heidecke
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What did you do before joining valantic?
„I started my professional career with a banking apprenticeship. After completing my business informatics degree and doctorate at the University of St. Gallen, I became part of the international company arvato. In the 12 years that followed, I took on various roles at Namics / Merkle DACH, mainly in customer acquisition, consulting and development in Switzerland, Germany and the UK. As CCO and member of the executive board, I contributed significantly to the strategic development of the company.“
Dr. Florian Heidecke
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
„valantic is THE ‘go-to company’ for customer experience transformation.“
What are you on fire for?
„I am excited by the power and adaptability of the technical solutions we employ, and how quickly top-notch solutions can be composed, delivering value to our clients and to their customers in their everyday lives.“
Oliver Kraft
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are you focusing on at valantic?
„As Managing Director of valantic CEC, my primary accountability are the operations of our business areas, Spryker, Shopware, CRE, and QA. My role also involves managing and coordinating our near- and offshore activities and PIM and Magento Competentence Centers.“
Oliver Kraft
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
Why do you love working at valantic?
„I fully support valantic's mission and am convinced that we can best support this mission by acting as oneTEAM and creating sustainable value for customers, society, the environment, employees and our shareholders.“
Oliver Kraft
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What did you do before joining valantic?
„Before joining valantic, I started my own business in the late 1990s, building ecommerce solutions with my international team for our clients. When I discovered valantic in 2019, I immediately recognized a strong alignment in our company values. The entrepreneurial spirit within valantic made it the perfect partner and new home for my team and me to continue our journey of innovation and growth.“
Oliver Kraft
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
„I'm passionate about collaborating with our teams and customers to create exceptional user experiences and seamlessly integrated end-to-end processes, ultimately empowering our clients to thrive in today's digital world.“
Oliver Kraft, Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are you on fire for?
„Digitalization! My fascination with it led to the decision to found a full-service digital agency.“
Christoph Münch
Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are your responsibilities at valantic?
„When our agency was in its early stages, I was mostly responsible for the technical aspects. Today, I oversee human resources development. However, I have never lost my enthusiasm for technological possibilities, and I continue to provide consulting for customer projects of various sizes and industries.“
Christoph Münch
Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What makes valantic special for you?
„In my opinion, the principle of “Culture of Cultures” makes the valantic Group truly unique. This philosophy is inspiring and motivating to me.“
Christoph Münch
Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What did you do before joining valantic?
„I studied information technology at the Technical University of Munich. After graduating, I co-founded the full-service agency DGTLS together with my two partners. Today we employ almost 100 people at locations in Munich, Traunstein, Barcelona and Vienna.“
Christoph Münch
Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
„In a rapidly evolving and increasingly digitalized world, it is crucial to uphold values and a certain corporate culture. Combining these successfully with growth and prosperity is the challenge of our time.“
Table soccer competition at the valantic office Mannheim
What motivates you?
„Supporting our clients in their entrepreneurial endeavors as a management coach is both my profession and passion. It motivates me every day to work closely with them as a partner, offering holistic advice, and delivering optimal solutions for their operational and technological needs. Since my days studying industrial engineering, I have been passionate about integrating business and technology to generate the greatest possible value for our customers.“
Jürgen Muth
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services & Customer Experience
What are your tasks / responsibilities at valantic?
„I am the Managing Director of valantic ERP Consulting, valantic Operations and valantic CEC Deutschland. I also manage valantic’s SAP Services Division alongside Karsten Ötschmann, am responsible for partner management with SAP, and am the contact person for our customers.“
Jürgen Muth
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services & Customer Experience
What do you find so special about valantic?
„At valantic, we consistently go the extra mile for our customers. With our extensive technical expertise, we thoroughly understand our customers’ current challenges, offering them long-term support in their digitalization efforts and partnering with them as equals. At all times, we are a driving force, providing them with the latest technological solutions tailored to the relevant industry. Moreover, we truly enjoy our work, both within the team and externally, when interacting with our customers. Our team spirit and successful growth trajectory are also truly unique.“
Jürgen Muth
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services & Customer Experience
Jürgen, what did you do before joining valantic?
„Before joining valantic, I was a partner at TOPAS Consulting GmbH, where I oversaw consulting and development projects in the manufacturing industry and for utility companies. Uwe Fischer and I acquired the company through a management buyout from today’s RWE AG which had owned it for seven years. Following the acquisition by the Tieto Group, I continued working there for four years in various national and international roles. In 2010, my meeting with Christoph Resch and Patrick Ganzmann, partners at valantic CEC Deutschland GmbH, led me to join the management team of what was then movento GmbH.“
Jürgen Muth
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services & Customer Experience
„As a company we help our customers managing the digital transformation challenges to improve and sustain customer experience.“
Gert Pauwels, Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are you on fire for?
„Digitalization, with its vast potential and endless possibilities, is undoubtedly a passion of mine. I have also always been fascinated by internationality and its diverse facets.“
Christoph Pschorn
Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are your responsibilities at DGLS?
„As the Managing Director, I consider myself an all-rounder. However, my primary focus lies in consulting, account management, and new business development. Collaborating with my team, we strive to find sustainable solutions that benefit all stakeholders. Our ultimate objective is to provide ongoing support throughout the digital transformation journey.“
Christoph Pschorn
Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What makes valantic special for you?
„valantic excels in addressing all aspects of digitalization and leveraging its diverse companies to combine unparalleled expertise. Moreover, valantic’s ability to establish and nurture long-term partnerships with renowned brands is truly inspiring.“
Christoph Pschorn
Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What did you do before joining valantic?
„I grew up in Latin America and Germany. During my academic years, I pursued studies in language, business, and cultural studies at the University of Passau and Universidad del Salvador in Buenos Aires. In 2007, I co-founded the full-service digital agency DGTLS in Munich with my two partners. Since then, we have been dedicated to building and expanding the agency.“
Christoph Pschorn
Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
„Passion is a key factor for success in the digital world. The willingness to learn each day and constantly explore new topics is essential. In doing so, there are trends that come and trends that go: Our task is to identify those which are here to stay.“
Christoph Pschorn, Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are your responsibilities at valantic?
„Since 2014, I have been holiding a partnership position at valantic GmbH. As the co-managing director of the valantic Competence Center Customer Engagement & Commerce, my responsibilities encompass sales, marketing, partner management, and business development across multiple locations in Germany and Austria. I am driven by the unknown, constantly exploring what is achievable today in order to discover optimal solutions for our customers’ profitable growth.“
Christoph Resch
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are you on fire for?
„Every challenge that comes with working with a diverse range of customers. Questions like “How can we achieve genuine 1:1 customer interaction that fosters lasting enthusiasm for our business?” or “What does the future hold for sales?” require intricate and non-stereotypical answers.“
Christoph Resch
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What makes valantic special for you?
„With a passion for digital transformation throughout the entire customer lifecycle, we excel in finding optimal solutions for the present and future digital landscape. We ensure a comprehensive approach by considering all interactions and touchpoints, leaving no aspect untouched, from planning and production to configuration and finance. This shared mindset is what unifies us at valantic and fuels our daily drive for success.“
Christoph Resch
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What did you do before joining valantic?
„After studying industrial engineering in Karlsruhe (KIT) and Kaiserslautern, I worked as a manager and platinum consultant at SAP, Realtech and Kiefer & Veittinger. In 2002, I founded movento GmbH (now valantic) together with Patrick Ganzmann.“
Christoph Resch
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
„From siloed departments to seamless processes with a customer-centric approach.“
Christoph Resch, Managing Director
„Think different – Why think in digital boxes when you can have the entire digital universe?“
valantic employee applauding in meeting
What are you on fire for?
„The digital world is not just my passion – it’s my personal adventure playground! Every challenge it presents fuels my hunger for creativity and innovation. That’s why, amidst the whirlwind of the digital age, I decided to co-found the full-service digital agency elements New Media Solutions GmbH – a dynamic powerhouse that has been shaping the digital future.“
Dietmar Rietsch
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are you good at?
„Every top-tier agency requires a solid skill set to navigate the digital landscape – that’s the key to success. Equally critical, however, is the creative spark, all while never losing sight of the fundamentals. It’s from this powerful combination of innovation and unwavering focus that genuine digital fireworks are ignited.“
Dietmar Rietsch
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are your responsibilities at valantic?
„As a creative force behind the scenes, I bring my expertise and energy to various domains, including technology, marketing, sales, and business development. Additionally, I act as the CEO of Pimcore GmbH and proudly wave the partnership flag for valantic GmbH.“
Dietmar Rietsch
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What did you do before joining valantic?
„Digitalization has been my focus since 1996, initially as the CTO of one of Austria’s pioneering digital agencies and later as the CEO of Prokom. In 2004, we merged with elements New Media Solutions GmbH. Alongside Roland Dessovic and Patrick Edelmayr, I pursued a vision that materialized in 2009: the open-source software trailblazer, Pimcore. A milestone that has reshaped the industry’s landscape and redefined the rules of the game.“
Dietmar Rietsch
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are your responsibilities at valantic?
„In 2014, I joined valantic as Director of Business Development and Deputy General Manager. Since 2016, I have been holding the position of Managing Director at valantic CEC Schweiz AG, where I am responsible for management and business development. I highly value active collaboration with customers and employees in customer support, development, and organizational growth.“
Reto Rutz
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are you on fire for?
„Our values of trust, reliability, and partnership form the foundation for exceptional collaboration with both our customers and employees. We take pride in consistently achieving above-average results with this mindset.“
Reto Rutz
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What makes valantic special for you?
„Thanks to the collaborative and trust-based approach of our competence centers and teams, a diverse range of experts get to work together. And working together across national borders is simply fun!“
Reto Rutz
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What did you do before joining valantic?
„Since 1999, I have been actively involved in sales and marketing, as well as employee development. I have held various positions at SFS, including Sales Consultant, Key Account Manager, and Project Manager. Additionally, I gained valuable experience in the medical industry as a sales manager. I have also pursued further education in general management, B2B marketing, and B2B sales at FHS and HSG St. Gallen.“
Reto Rutz
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
„B2B and service are ingrained in my DNA.“
Reto Rutz, Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What distinguishes valantic from other consulting firms? / valantic in three sentences.
„With top-notch solutions and talented people, we're a fast-growing organization that offers incredible opportunities. We've got a unique approach that combines the best of both worlds - a decentralized structure that gives everyone maximum freedom and independence, but also allows us to bring all our expertise together. It's kind of like being part of one big conference where we forge new business partnerships every day.“
Don Santrac
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are your responsibilities at valantic?
„As a Partner and Managing Director, I'm thrilled to be part of the team that drives the growth of our organization. I'm excited to use my expertise and experience to help us achieve our vision and strategy and to contribute to the success of the company. In my role, I'll be working closely with other leaders in the organization to develop and implement plans that will enable us to reach our goals. I'll also be collaborating with team members at all levels to ensure that everyone is aligned and working together toward our shared objectives. It's a challenging and rewarding role, and I'm eager to take it on and make a real impact.“
Don Santrac
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are you on fire for?
„Our goal is to establish ourselves as the preeminent agency in Europe when it comes to Customer Experience and Commerce. We want to be known as the go-to experts in these areas, renowned for our innovative solutions and exceptional service. To achieve this, we'll need to stay ahead of the curve in terms of industry trends and emerging technologies and be nimble enough to adapt to changing customer needs and preferences. We'll also need to build a team of talented and dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. It won't be easy, but we're up to the challenge and excited about the journey ahead.“
Don Santrac
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What did you do before joining valantic?
„Recently, I had the privilege of spearheading the growth and development of AIOPSGROUP's business. My responsibilities included building a robust client roster, forging strategic partnerships, and expanding our capabilities to drive success. In addition, I led the strategic planning process, setting annual goals and identifying opportunities for growth by service line and geographic market. With over 20 years of experience in digital services, eCommerce solutions, and software development, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. My skills encompass business development, commerce services, market growth acceleration, technology partnerships, and client services. Outside of work, I still maintain a love for sports and physical activity. As a former athlete, football remains a passion of mine, but I also enjoy skiing, deep-sea fishing, sailing, and diving. These hobbies keep me grounded and help me maintain a healthy work-life balance.“
Don Santrac
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
„For me, working with customers and colleagues as equals, trustworthiness at the highest level, and open communication are the cornerstones of long-lasting and successful relationships.“
What are you passionate about?
„Being a reliable partner for digital projects has always been paramount to me. We aim to offer competent, holistic support consistently aligned with our customers’ needs. Our full-service approach – consisting of consulting, UX/UI design, custom programming, content production and optimization, and digital marketing – lets us passionately achieve just that.“
Stephan Siller
Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are your main areas of work at valantic?
„Throughout my career at valantic, from project manager to COO, operational processes have consistently been the focus of my work. For the most part, I shared responsibility for shaping these processes during the company’s strong growth phase. As Managing Director, I concentrate on the company’s strategic direction and work closely with our dedicated team, ensuring we provide nothing less than top-tier services to our customers.“
Stephan Siller
Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What makes valantic so special for you?
„At valantic, partnerships built on equality are more than just words, but put into practice – both in our customer relationships and dynamic team. Especially during periods of growth, it is crucial to uphold our values. valantic excels in this by continuously evolving while remaining true to our core principles.“
Stephan Siller
Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What did you do before starting at valantic?
„My professional journey began with training at the Klessheim School of Tourism, followed by part-time studies in “Development and Management of Tourism Offers” at the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences. From the outset, people have always been central to everything I do. During my time in digital marketing at Tourismus Salzburg GmbH, I worked on a joint project with elements, during which I switched to the agency as project manager in 2010. In 2014 I was promoted to Chief Operating Officer and have been an executive board member since January 2024.“
Stephan Siller
Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What motivates you?
„Innovation, results and help others grow! The e-commerce reality is both, evolving dynamically and offer complex challenges. This is inspiring to me as it gives us a chance to be ahead of the game. We learn and ideate every day, even after more than 10 years in the field. Every time we meet a client, I am naturally driven by the desire to understand their needs and gaps, and deliver a flawless and effective solution for any business - be it in an optimized service manner or via the ongoing innovation and development of their solutions. It is a pity to miss picking the fruit of an already grown tree, and we are here to ensure maximum value to our customers.“
Slavy Slavov
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are your responsibilities at Valantic?
„I’m part of the CX division and driving the Salesforce Commerce Cloud operations as well as helping other valantic CX departments to grow their engineering power in our Sofia, India and Serbia based centers of excellence.“
Slavy Slavov
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are you on fire for?
„We are a very result driven team, and result does not only mean “let’s grow the team”, it also means let’s grow our customer’s business. We are always looking how the make things better, how to innovate, how to add more value in what we do. It’s really amazing to see that the work delivered is helping the customers, optimizing their activities and bringing them on the next level.“
Slavy Slavov
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What makes valantic special for you?
„Frankly speaking, I am split between “values” and “opportunities”. Valantic’s decentralized organization gives really amazing opportunities for cross team growth and expansion. At the same time values are real, people are living with them rather than using them as a marketing instrument. It is important to feel that you can rely on the people around you and they share same values with you.“
Slavy Slavov
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
„Promoting success and building long-term partnerships by adding value at the highest level.“
Slavy Slavov, Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
„Digital transformation is about people, processes and technology but most importantly a culture of being obsessed to create the best customer experience.“
Gregor at his workplace in the Mainz office
What distinguishes valantic from other consulting firms? valantic in three sentences.
„valantic is for me a unique bunch of people. Our DNA is result driven, positive and always focused on a long term partnership. We are there to deliver and want to be held accountable for our output. That is what drives us.“
Jelmer Spoelstra
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are you on fire for?
„To get the best out of our people, teams and customers. Together, we build a partnership and deliver performance. That is what makes digital fun and exciting.“
Jelmer Spoelstra
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What makes valantic special for you?
„The people. We have an "asshole-free zone" as we call it. We have many talented and ambitious people that are aiming each day to get the best out of themselves and each other. I like working in such a high performance culture.“
Jelmer Spoelstra
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are your responsibilities at valantic?
„As Managing Director I’m responsible for our operations in the Netherlands although we have people as well located in Ukraine, Lithuania and Portugal.“
Jelmer Spoelstra
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What did you do before joining valantic?
„Worked for +12 years in corporate organisations (Shell, KPN) in multiple roles directly involved with the Board of Management. Therefore, I understand boardrooms dynamics and I am often approach as sparring partner for digital transformation.“
Jelmer Spoelstra
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
„Purpose-driven school of thinking: Respect, trust, and transparency are important to me.“
Uwe Tüben, Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are your responsibilities at valantic?
„I am building valantic CX’s Customer Engagement practice. We are committed to driving transformations across marketing, sales and service. X-Industry. Leveraging the world’s leading AI + Data + CRM Platform – Salesforce, as well as innovative CDP vendors such as bloomreach.“
Nils Weber
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
Why do you love working at valantic?
„I love working at valantic, because it is the place where entrepreneurial freedom and accountability meet professionalism, trust and integrity in collaboration. We are a diverse team of managers, consultants and doers, all seasoned entrepreneurs at heart. We value results over politics.“
Nils Weber
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What is your professional background?
„As a Partner & Managing Director within valantic CX, I lead our practice for customer engagement transformations, powered by Salesforce. Prior to my role at valantic, I delivered global transformation projects in this field, working for a global consulting firm and an expert digital agency. Academically I studied Management in Leipzig (HHL) and Cape Town and consider myself an expert for digital transformation of “Hidden Champion Firms”. I still enjoy to regularly publish together with representatives from academia and practice.“
Nils Weber
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What do you do if you are not working?
„I am grateful to have a beautiful family and two wonderful children of two and four years. Together we love to travel (South Africa, but also mountains and the seaside of Europe), go on bike rides, swimming, on the SUP or playing tennis. Beyond that, I have a great passion for cooking and interest in food-wine-pairing, especially German Riesling. If time allows, I personally enjoy reading and listening to podcasts on philosophy, (geo)politics and other social matters.“
Nils Weber
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
„Success happens at Consulting x Execution – getting things done. We are driven by client results!“
Nils Weber, Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What are you on fire for?
„I am passionate about providing valantic, clients, and partners with an organizational and cultural framework where the most ambitious goals can be achieved and the best results can be attained. The objective is to see all stakeholders happy and satisfied.“
Tim Wedler
Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What makes valantic special for you?
„Our colleagues at valantic wholeheartedly embrace the core values, giving rise to a unique atmosphere that permeates every location. The principle of “Culture of Cultures” is not just a concept at valantic; it is actively embodied and clearly visible. It’s rare to encounter such a pervasive presence of friendly, motivated, and talented individuals.“
Tim Wedler
Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What motivates you?
„I have a deep passion for working on meaningful issues and projects that drive positive change. I strive for substance and sustainability, always seeking perfection and balance. A non-negotiable aspect of my work is being in an environment that upholds fundamental human values and promotes individual freedom. However, my greatest source of motivation comes from collaborating with a community of like-minded people. “Do more together!” is my mantra.“
Tim Wedler
Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What distinguishes valantic from other consulting firms?
„What sets valantic apart and makes it truly exceptional are its core values: partnership, entrepreneurship, operational excellence, fairness, and One Firm. These values are not just words but embodied and embraced by every individual in the organization, from Chief Holger von Daniels to every corner of the company. This commitment provides a nurturing environment that fosters both professional and personal growth. At valantic, colleagues contribute to shaping the company into a distinct organization characterized by professionalism, determination, and a genuine sense of warmth and camaraderie.“
Tim Wedler
Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
What did you do before joining valantic?
„I studied law in Düsseldorf and gained experience in the IT and telecommunications industry before becoming a founder myself in 1999. Starting as a two-person agency, we have grown into a group of companies with more than 120 employees – Nexus United. After careful consideration and deliberation, we merged with valantic in 2019, finding our ideal “big brother” to support our journey.“
Tim Wedler
Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
„Substance and sustainability are the fundamental values of digitalization for me.“
Tim Wedler, Managing Director, valantic Division Customer Experience
„Successful collaboration and innovation start with clarity of purpose.“
What do you focus on at valantic?
„Together with my teams, we empower our customers with modern technology to improve their business management. In doing so, it is vital to understand their business model and corporate goals. We process the findings conceptually in the management concept and a holistic CPM strategy. This brings more clarity into the content alignment, range of services, and the main strategic course of our customers’ finance divisions. As such, we can make a significant contribution to our customers’ success.“
Carsten Bork
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What do you burn for?
„In the CFO area, I work with my teams and customers to shape the digitalization of their finance function and thus better align their corporate management. Together, we develop a goal, scale the organizations, and reorganize processes such as Corporate Performance Management, planning, and reporting. In doing so, we continuously question the status quo because we are shaping the CFO function in the most exciting time of the past 20 years! The combined power of today’s systems and AI lets finance processes be rethought from the ground up. Throughout the process, it is very important to me that our customers are on board.“
Carsten Bork
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What makes valantic special for you?
„valantic creates a framework that allows us to combine entrepreneurial work and personal development. We are a diverse team in which all our competence centers and all our colleagues can contribute their skills. It is precisely the fact that we don’t have central governance which over-regulates our activities and the business that makes valantic so appealing. Instead, we have plenty of scope for creativity. We are driven by the shared vision to advance digitalization.“
Carsten Bork
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What is your professional background?
„I am a dyed-in-the-wool consultant with over 20 years of experience advising my finance-sector customers as close partners. I have managed some impressive projects, both at medium-sized companies and at large, prestigious corporations, and in many sectors. After studying Business Administration and holding positions at consultancies KPMG, BearingPoint, and Horváth & Partners Management Consultants, I joined the valantic management team in 2019. Since joining the valantic family in 2021, valantic has gained considerable clout because we can now offer our customers a far wider range of services.“
Carsten Bork
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What do you do when you are not working?
„In my free time, I like to be outdoors in nature – especially when traveling. Diving, mountain biking, and hiking let me recharge my batteries. And fine wines, healthy food, and great music are the icing on the cake! Music, in particular, has a special meaning for me and manifests itself in my passion for exclusive records and high-quality sound.“
Carsten Bork
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
„Knowledge is power! Networked knowledge is even more power!“
What motivates you?
„I am fervent about our services and technologies being at the forefront of economic change. The opportunity to help shape core trends in our society and businesses is the most exhilarating task I can imagine. At the same time, however, digital transformation and the associated advance of AI also bring significant social responsibility for all those actively shaping these developments. We must rise to this responsibility.“
Anastasios Christodoulou
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What sets valantic apart from other consultancies?
„valantic is not simply a consultancy. It embodies consulting, implementation, support, and responsibility all in one. valantic offers its customers true partnership, extending far beyond promises in glossy brochures. Moreover, every of our consulting units are committed to finding the best answers and transforming them into compelling, future-proof solutions for our customers.“
Anastasios Christodoulou
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What do you do at valantic?
„As the founder of valantic Business Analytics, I see it as my responsibility to integrate analytics and diagnostics as the hub of every innovation project.“
Anastasios Christodoulou
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What makes valantic so special for you?
„For me, valantic is an exciting journey of discovery in the digitalization world – combining the familiar and proven with the new and unknown to create truly innovative solutions.“
Anastasios Christodoulou
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What do you like most about working at valantic?
„The underlying conditions are right: appreciation, team spirit, professionalism, and innovation ensure that our projects succeed, but also remain people-centric.“
Anastasios Christodoulou
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
Anastasios, what did you do before joining valantic?
„During my computer science studies, I realized that data is not just the digital product of processes and storage routines, but an essential part of every business’s value chain. Based on this insight, I founded novem business applications GmbH in 2002 and developed it into one of the leading consulting companies focusing on the implementation of corporate management solutions. Today, I am the Managing Director of valantic Business Analytics, a partner of valantic GmbH, and a member of the valantic Group’s Sales Board.“
Anastasios Christodoulou
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
Lisa at the valantic office in Dreieich
What do you like most about being part of valantic?
„What I particularly like about being part of valantic is that we are a company that challenges conventional thinking and embraces the complexities of implementing digital transformation in dynamic environments. One of the most fulfilling aspects of my job is the opportunity to leverage my skills and expertise to navigate complex innovation programs and projects successfully across diverse stakeholder landscapes.“
Dr. Michael Eble
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
How would you best describe valantic?
„valantic is an entrepreneurial partnership built on trust, responsibility, and respect. We collaborate closely to deliver outstanding IT and digital process solutions that offer our clients strategic advantages in their respective markets. In doing so, we often think “outside the box” and take carefully considered risks to make a success of our ideas. With our commitment to operational excellence and fairness, we foster a culture of collaboration and mutual success rooted in the core values of our “One Firm” partnership.“
Dr. Michael Eble
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What makes valantic different from other consultancies?
„What distinguishes valantic from other consulting firms is the combination of our flexible, results-oriented organizational structure, and our entrepreneurial values, which bind us closely to our clients. We offer methodological and technological proficiency combined with in-depth industry expertise to address both strategic and practical challenges our clients face.“
Dr. Michael Eble
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What are you passionate about?
„I get a buzz out of developing digital products and services that provide clear utility value, with and for our clients. I am passionate about innovating and driving growth through a systematic, empathetic, data-driven approach.“
Dr. Michael Eble
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What is the main focus of your work at valantic?
„As an expert in complex innovation programs and projects, often involving many international partners and suppliers in critical business contexts, my role at valantic centers around developing digital products and services that deliver tangible benefits for our clients. In doing so, I draw on my expertise in connectivity, data products, and cloud technology, as well as my in-depth market and product knowledge across industries such as rail transportation, telecommunications, media, chemicals, healthcare, and the public sector.“
Dr. Michael Eble
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
Michael, what did you do before joining valantic?
„Before joining valantic NXT, former mm1, I was a consultant and project manager at the Fraunhofer Institute for Intelligent Analysis and Information Systems IAIS. During this time, I was mainly involved in leveraging data analytics across diverse business contexts and industries – in close collaboration, for example, with media companies in Germany, France, and the UK, as well as a chemical company in Switzerland. I also played a key role in establishing a European startup accelerator based in Berlin, where I supported the growth of over 20 startups.“
Dr. Michael Eble
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
„I get a buzz out of developing digital products and services that provide clear utility value, with and for our clients. I am passionate about innovating and driving growth through a systematic, empathetic, data-driven approach.“
Dr. Michael Eble, Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What do you mainly focus on at valantic?
„My areas of expertise are primarily advanced analytics, finance platforms & innovation strategy, and planning and reporting processes. Corporate management processes should combine cutting-edge technologies with a modular methodology that allows a best-of-breed approach. In doing so, both standard software and new, custom-designed procedural models should be considered.“
Clemens Frank
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What sets valantic apart from other consultancies?
„With valantic, we can offer a holistic approach to corporate management. From strategy formulation to implementation, our resources cover every phase of the project life cycle. CFOs are no longer just interested in the financial perspective, but also increasingly in the operational value creation aspects. valantic can deliver everything from a single source.“
Clemens Frank
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What are you passionate about?
„Attracting and retaining top talent over the long term is critical for our customers. My mission is to create the right conditions for this by developing and implementing state-of-the-art processes for our customers’ corporate management.“
Clemens Frank
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
Clemens, what did you do before joining valantic?
„After studying business administration and applied business informatics, I began my career in management consulting in 2001 – starting at KPMG Consulting and BearingPoint World Class Finance where I specialized in business intelligence solutions. I later moved to IBM’s Global Business Services in Financial Management before returning to KPMG where I was a partner tasked with developing the Business Intelligence and SAP portfolio from 2013 onwards. In 2015, I co-founded verovis GmbH, now part of valantic.“
Clemens Frank
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
„Together with my teams, I drive innovation centering on the challenges of artificial intelligence. The digitalization of financial processes, the strategic alignment of finance divisions and the development of corresponding, group-wide projects are my passion!“
Clemens Frank, Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
Liane and Frank brainstorming
What motivates you?
„I am motivated by exhilarating projects, teamwork, and new challenges. I find it really inspiring to work on innovative projects that offer novel solutions and positively impact the world. Working together as a team energizes me and empowers us to combine our strengths to achieve great things. I view challenges as opportunities to grow personally and develop my skills, and the chance to find new ways to solve problems animates and motivates me to give my best. Overall, it is the combination of exhilarating projects, teamwork, and the constant opportunity to take on new challenges, that truly motivate me and ignite my passion.“
Stefan Gernhard
Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What makes valantic special for you?
„What sets valantic apart for me are the values we live by, our team spirit, and the unique combination of diverse companies and skill sets.“
Stefan Gernhard
Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What do you like most about being part of valantic?
„I see huge potential in valantic’s stellar organic and inorganic growth.“
Stefan Gernhard
Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What do you mainly focus on at valantic?
„We work closely with our customers to develop data solutions and systems that empower them to collect, store, analyze, and interpret data and thus derive valuable insights. By leveraging these data systems, companies, organizations, and researchers can make informed decisions, identify trends, solve problems, and drive innovation. They pave the way to accurate planning, enhanced processes, optimized resource utilization, and serve as the starting point for automation. The systems are instrumental in generating knowledge and positively impacting various areas of life.“
Stefan Gernhard
Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
Stefan, how would you sum up valantic in three sentences?
„valantic fosters an open, positive corporate culture that encourages collaboration, creativity, and cooperation. Every employee can utilize his or her talents and make a meaningful contribution. valantic is an inspiring workplace that motivates and animates its people.“
Stefan Gernhard
Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What did you do before coming to valantic?
„I am the co-founder and Managing Director of the Finance, IT & Consulting division at valantic ACE GmbH (formerly SIEGER Consulting). With over 20 years of experience in system architectures, business intelligence, data integration and migration, DWH, analytics, application development, and team and project leadership in medium-sized and large companies, I bring a wealth of expertise to my role. In my day-to-day work, I assist companies and projects in their digitalization initiatives, guiding them through the early phases – such as software and technology selection, and requirements management – and help set up the projects and the teams needed for successful implementation.“
Stefan Gernhard
Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
„I feel driven by the idea of achieving something that is bigger than myself and improves other people's lives.“
David B. Hofmann, Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What do you like most about being part of valantic?
„We joined valantic as mm1, now valantic NXT, after realizing we were pursuing a common goal. Joining forces has facilitated enhancing this goal in two respects: firstly, we have been able to significantly broaden our service portfolio, offering not only conceptual consulting but now also end-to-end implementation; and secondly, we can operate with a far greater reach, extending well beyond the DACH region to all of Europe. With valantic, we are no longer just architects, project managers, and construction managers; we also have the in-house construction teams that build for our digital clients, in line with valantic’s aspiration of “building leading digital businesses”.“
Laurenz Kirchner
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
How would you best describe valantic?
„valantic is defined by strong values which align perfectly with the culture we bring as former mm1. A sound set of underlying ethics is indispensable since they provide crucial guidance, especially amid the astronomical growth we are experiencing at valantic. With the continuous need to adjust and realign ourselves, a set of guiding ethics is essential. Among other things, they serve as a constant reminder of our service pledge to make a success of all we do, and ensure our clients’ digitalization initiatives achieve their intended goals.“
Laurenz Kirchner
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What motivates you in your day-to-day work?
„I am driven by my curiosity and an innate passion for learning, thoroughly understanding, and shaping. I always want to learn something new in everything I do, especially in areas such as digitalization and emerging technologies. I also find it gratifying to help teams or groups better formulate their goals and achieve these pragmatically. I thrive on clarifying initially nebulous concepts, transforming them into tangible, realizable models, and then working collaboratively to make them reality.“
Laurenz Kirchner
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
Laurenz, what did you do before joining valantic?
„I have a rather unconventional background in that respect. Although I studied architecture, rather than joining an architects’ office afterward I started at McKinsey! It was there that I discovered my passion for designing innovative products, ultimately taking me into high-tech and telecommunications product development. I later returned briefly to my original creative field, working with a design company in Munich. mm1 “discovered” me in 2010, and together we grew the company from around 20 employees to approximately 150.“
Laurenz Kirchner
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
„What motivates me is my constant thirst for knowledge. I always want to learn more about anything I'm doing, such as using digitalization and new technologies.“
„There’s no digital without IT!“
What motivates you?
„In each project, I am driven by the challenge of identifying the core issues faced by our customers and distinguishing between the symptoms and root causes of these problems. What excites me is then to identify a smart, feasible solution that sustainably resolves these problems in the given situation, and to reliably implement it for our customers with an fair balance between cost and performance. I enjoy helping our customers solve problems they wouldn’t have been able to overcome alone, and thus make a meaningful difference in their success. Ultimately, it is our partners’ appreciation of the value contribution that motivates me always to give 110% and gives me a great deal of pleasure in my work as a consultant.“
Daniel Krzyzak
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
In what way does valantic differ from other consultancies?
„The personal connections, comradely solidarity, uncompromising reliability, and outstanding quality in our work. We deliver high-quality results that help our customers effectively and efficiently, providing them with tangible added value.“
Daniel Krzyzak
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What do find especially enjoyable about your work?
„Even after almost 20 years, our dynamic project environments mean that I still find new challenges and joy in my work – especially when, as on many occasions, our high-quality work forges long-term relationships with our customers and sustainably solve their problems. I used to think that that wasn’t possible as a consultant, but have since learned otherwise, namely that my role lets me make a decisive difference for many companies every year. I also always enjoy meeting new people. I value our team, love the team spirit, and – despite our rapid growth – take pride in preserving the core of our unique culture, even though it’s becoming an ever-increasing challenge. In short: it is the people, the culture, and the challenges in the projects which energize me.“
Daniel Krzyzak
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
Daniel, how would you sum up valantic in three sentences?
„At valantic, our top priorities are outstanding quality, dependability, and comradely solidarity. We deliver impactful solutions that truly benefit our customers. Despite having many colleagues from different cultures and backgrounds, we maintain a unique, pleasant, and appreciative culture and a workforce united by shared values. “
Daniel Krzyzak
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What did you do before coming to valantic?
„After beginning my professional career at a medium-sized systems house and working as an entrepreneur in the e-commerce sector, I joined valantic Management Consulting in 2007, shortly after completing my studies.“
Daniel Krzyzak
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
Celine and Jia Jü working together
What motivates you?
„Seeing happy and satisfied customers is a source of immense fulfillment and joy for me. I am also passionate about conveying, explaining, and presenting my areas of expertise to foster understanding and facilitate informed decisions. Helping companies navigate swiftly through crises or, better still, avoid them in the first place brings me great pleasure. In a nutshell, I am a service provider through and through.“
Thomas Lang
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
Thomas, in what way does valantic differ from other consultancies?
„I cherish the people and their camaraderie, genuineness, and humaneness – values they uphold despite, or perhaps precisely because of, the demanding workloads. I often tell job applicants that, while not everyone here is my closest friend, I would happily meet up with every one of them after work, if only to take home a wealth of fascinating new impressions and insights at the end of the day. At valantic, we are not clones or anonymous faces in a crowd; we are a diverse group of magnificent, highly skilled professionals driven to deliver our very best for our customers.“
Thomas Lang
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What do you like most about being part of valantic?
„To develop and advance my specialist field, while having the freedom and opportunities of a dynamic scale-up, combined with being part of a supportive organization that not only views this development with sincerity but actively promotes and supports it.“
Thomas Lang
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
How would you sum up valantic in three sentences?
„For me, valantic represents a union of companies that can achieve far more together than individually. What is special is that we recognize and promote each competence center’s value. We are so successful because we are who we are, not because we are who others want us to be.“
Thomas Lang
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What did you do before coming to valantic?
„Before joining valantic, I founded several companies in the service industry, accumulating 20 years of IT experience, including 15 years in consulting.“
Thomas Lang
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
„We're so successful because of who we are, not because of who anyone thinks we are.“
Thomas Lang, Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
„It motivates me to open up entrepreneurial opportunities for other people, and to hand over responsibility to them with the appeal: Make something of it!“
Rainer Lindenau, Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What motivates you and what are you passionate about?
„Basically, everything needed for successful entrepreneurship: developing visions and strategies, and working together with a strong team to implement these to achieve tangible success. Business success hinges on the perfect interplay of various factors. One of my guiding principles is “Do the right things, and do the things right!” Sometimes, perseverance and composure are just as valuable as quick decision-making and decisive action. Always essential, however, is the passion to create and shape – and employees and customer relationships play a central role here. Employee and customer satisfaction are essential, but truly inspiring them...? That is the ultimate feat and what I’ve always gone for.“
Roland Martinez
Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What do you think sets valantic apart from other companies and what makes valantic special for you?
„valantic’s steadfast commitment to its employees and customers; its culture of mutual learning, underpinned by a genuine and authentic commitment to service excellence; and that everyone has the opportunity to make their mark and grow, thus contributing personally to enhancing our collective success. “Our employees are our greatest asset” is not just an empty slogan in a corporate presentation, but is exemplified through countless initiatives that place our staff and customers squarely at the top of the agenda. Ultimately, everyone also has immense joy and satisfaction in working together, paving the way for inevitable success!“
Roland Martinez
Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What are your responsibilities at valantic and what is the main focus of your work?
„valantic’s Telco Solutions & Services Competence Center, where I am Managing Director, plays a significant role in ensuring general security in Germany. As an external service provider for telecommunications companies, we make relevant information available to state investigative authorities upon request. The framework for this is the German Telecommunications Act which is binding for German telecommunications companies. Secure interfaces link us to our customers’ networks and those of the national investigative bodies, providing the authorities with the necessary data around the clock, especially for prosecuting serious crimes. This enables our customers to concentrate on their core business, while valantic ensures full compliance with all statutory requirements.“
Roland Martinez
Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
Roland, what did you do before coming to valantic?
„I had the privilege of being part of valantic’s development from the start, thereby contributing to its success story. Before this, I held various business responsibilities and management positions at Siemens AG, Deutsche Telekom AG, and a service company of Deutsche Bank. As an executive partner in an M&A consultancy, I gained my first experience as an entrepreneur before deliberately deciding to join valantic and embrace the “valantic way.” The founder’s visionary power and entrepreneurial spirit combined with valantic’s core values also contributed significantly to my decision to become and remain part of the valantic family.“
Roland Martinez
Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What do you like most about being a part of valantic?
„I like that valantic has a clear vision for our future as a company. We want to become “the most respected consulting and solutions brand for digitization” in the European market. We underpin this goal with a binding set of core values that guide us inside and outside the company.“
Gabriel Mertens
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
Gabriel, how does this framework of core values manifest itself in practice?
„For our customers, being “most respected” means they seek our advice, value our opinions, and appreciate our help. valantic’s value proposition to the outside world is that we get the job done. We build workable digital products, design exceptional services, and prepare organizations for the impact of emerging technologies. Our customers can depend on us for that.“
Gabriel Mertens
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
How would you best describe valantic?
„valantic is driven by entrepreneurship, by people who have founded their own companies and understand how to scale business models. People who are now all pulling together to build a digital champion. In this sense, we are driven by an overriding perception of our responsibility to advance digitalization together across Europe. We are convinced valantic can make a meaningful impact in doing this.“
Gabriel Mertens
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What are you passionate about?
„I draw great pleasure from working with others to build and create, whether at work or in my personal life. I am passionate about realizing projects and ideas with likeminded people who share the same goals and visions.“
Gabriel Mertens
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What did you do before joining valantic?
„I joined mm1 in 2013 and became an mm1 Equity Partner from 2014 until it merged with valantic in 2022. Before mm1, I spent around 10 years running my own specialist consultancy for the telecommunications sector whose operating business I took with me when I joined mm1, respectively valantic NXT. I began my career at Kearney immediately after completing my studies, so my professional experience is rooted in strategic consulting.“
Gabriel Mertens
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
„The measure of success for digital initiatives is their relevance, both present and future.“
What distinguishes valantic from other consulting firms? / valantic in three sentences.
„It is a lot about culture as “culture eats strategy for breakfast”. However if you bring a healthy culture, strong business, and technology expertise to the table, this is what valantic is like. Traditional consultancies are designed around a culture of constant competition. Our culture is based on long-term relationships with our customers and the team.“
Christoph Nichau
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What do you do at valantic?
„I am a trusted advisor to investors for Commercial and Technology Due Diligence and value creation. My team and I assess companies, business models, and emerging technologies for investors, thus enabling them to make the best-informed decisions and lift the full potential of their investment. Over the course of the last 10 years my team and I have assessed more than 360 deals with a combined deal volume of more than 20bn EUR (as of February 2023).“
Christoph Nichau
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What are you on fire for?
„I am gaining new insights into companies, customers, industries, and technology every day. Considering my curiosity, I cannot think of a more satisfying responsibility. At the same time, I am highly involved in every engagement as it feels like it is my money to be invested in these companies.“
Christoph Nichau
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What did you do before joining valantic?
„I started my career about 20 years before joining valantic and am blessed to have experienced excellent learning environments, leaders, and cultures. I am happy to see the best of all these experiences reflected in what we have created and now preserve at valantic.“
Christoph Nichau
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What are your main duties at valantic?
„In Switzerland, I have overall responsibility for enterprise planning, advanced analytics, and data management. Our interdisciplinary team uses market-leading technologies to analyze and optimize our customers’ planning processes and data structures. In doing so, we accompany our customers from strategic and tactical through to operational and predictive planning. Central data management, vertically and horizontally integrated planning processes, and statistical forecasting play a central role in this. Our customized platform solutions fully map our customers’ needs and business objectives. By networking collaborative planning processes and appropriate visualizations, our customers enjoy strategic competitive advantages.“
Marc Philipp
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What are you passionate about?
„I am a team player and I really enjoy working together to push the operational success of our customers. My goal is to break free of outdated patterns of thought. Our excellent technical skills and industry know-how lead us to innovative solutions for optimizing our customers’ value creation – through the smart networking of data, people, and processes. In a nutshell: Data, analytics, and planning projects with market-leading solutions, a minimum time to value, and acceptance of nothing short of the highest quality.“
Marc Philipp
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What motivates you?
„Happy employees and satisfied customers who enjoy working with us. Successful projects are the result of motivated colleagues and partners – at the end of the day, it’s all about people. At the same time, it’s also thrilling to be a part of shaping and developing a market-leading, international consulting company.“
Marc Philipp
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
Marc, what did you do before joining valantic?
„I have been Managing Director of valantic Business Analytics since 2017. Before that, I worked internationally in leading positions at consulting firms and software manufacturers. I hold a Master of Science in Business Informatics from the University of Münster.“
Marc Philipp
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
„Thinking about tomorrow... today.“
Marc Philipp, Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
Sara at work
What are you burning for?
„Digital, data-driven transformation in finance, combined with spot-on expertise for planning, group-consolidation, and reporting content. I am fascinated by using the latest technology to revolutionize processes, strategies, and patterns of thought, and enabling people to use technology sustainably and with pinpoint accuracy to create value.“
David Ploss
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What makes valantic special for you?
„I am proud to be a part of valantic’s growth story. Our vision to become the “most respected brand” for digital transformation in Europe is both a goal and an obligation for me. My firm belief is that creative drive at all levels, a healthy portion of trust, a unique team spirit, and cohesion are the keys to success. This is precisely how we work at valantic. Day in, day out.“
David Ploss
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What is your professional background?
„I’ve been a technology and IT enthusiast since my kindergarten days. Studying Business Informatics was the next logical step for me to combine my in-depth understanding of processes and finance with my hobby and passion. And it worked. Today, I advise successful businesses on the digital, data-driven transformation of their finance divisions.“
David Ploss
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What is important for you in your private life?
„My wife and two wonderful kids. I’m a family man through and through and can best relax and recharge my batteries with joint activities with friends and family – best of all in the mountains, skiing, or by the sea.“
David Ploss
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
„Effectively shaping digital transformation means connecting people and technology!“
David Ploss, Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
„In the"Beyond Digital" era, creativity and innovation will be the drivers of transformation and the dominant competitive factor.“
Holger Röder, Senior Vice President, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What do you like about being a part of valantic?
„I find it incredibly fulfilling to be part of valantic’s growth story. We have the ambition to become Europe’s most respected digitalization company and I want to champion this aspiration as an entrepreneur from inside the valantic Group.“
Volker Scholz
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
How would you best describe valantic?
„When we first engaged with valantic, it immediately became clear that their corporate culture closely aligns with mm1’s: implementation-driven, entrepreneurially minded, and deeply passionate about digitalization and technology. These qualities, combined with valantic’s potent Digital Strategy & Analytics (DSA) division and its robust competence centers, facilitate collaboration within the group. As such, we live by valantic’s “one-firm” philosophy while fostering a culture of cultures that celebrates diversity and individuality.“
Volker Scholz
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What is the main focus of your work at valantic?
„My market-oriented tasks involve working alongside Gabriel Mertens as a co-partner of our “Connected Mobility” business area. I also manage our “Digital Innovation” service line, providing methodological and practical expertise for developing and implementing innovative digital business models. Internally, I am additionally responsible for “People & Culture” at mm1 and in the DSA division. Here, I help attract outstanding talent for our company, nurture our corporate culture, and support our colleagues in their personal and professional development. And last but not least, I oversee our sustainability initiatives, encompassing environmental stewardship and promoting diversity.“
Volker Scholz
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What did you do before joining valantic?
„Even while still studying, I embarked on an entrepreneurial journey with a friend and financed my education through our startup. Because capital raising was more complicated in the mid-1990s than it is today, we decided to close the company after graduating. I then joined a medium-sized management consultancy where, over time, I found that the topics, though fascinating, became too far removed from the rapid advancements in Internet technologies emerging at that time. This led me to reorient and, together with Rainer Lindenau, co-found mm1 as the consultancy for connected business. After many successful years of steady growth, we joined the valantic family in 2022 and rebranded as valantic NXT GmbH in 2025.“
Volker Scholz
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
„It motivates me to interact with smart, committed and creative people and to shape our future together with them.“
Barbara at the office
What motivates you?
„In everything I do, it is crucial to have high-quality underlying data that can be analyzed. Ideally, the data is collected automatically, allowing it to be adapted flexibly to meet requirements. On many occasions, the solutions we develop – based on data warehousing, data mining, predictive analytics, and machine learning systems and methodologies – sustainably transform bare data into true stakeholder value. This process inspires me daily, fueling my passion as a consultant and service provider.“
Dr. Peer Schwieren
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What do you do at valantic?
„As an entrepreneur and Managing Director, my primary responsibility is ensuring customer satisfaction. To achieve this, a business analytics project must empower customers to make better decisions and manage and plan more effectively, leaving them more time for value-creating activities. In doing so, I am part of, and responsible for, a motivated and innovative team (I regard communicating with my team as an important aspect of leadership, but not just speaking to them and making announcements – also listening). I strive to create an environment in which each team member can develop such solutions and identify with meaningful and exhilarating activities, grow professionally, and take on responsibility.“
Dr. Peer Schwieren
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What makes valantic special for you?
„At valantic, “Elements of the digital now” is not just a slogan – but something I experience in partners who have a hands-on mentality and are dependable; also, in valantic’s innovative digitalization strategies that yield impactful results, not sometime in the future, but right away.“
Dr. Peer Schwieren
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What do you like most about working at valantic?
„As a data miner, valantic offers the perfect blend of a family atmosphere, high standards of professionalism, job security, entrepreneurial growth opportunities, and an enormous amount of fun!“
Dr. Peer Schwieren
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What did you do before joining valantic?
„Before joining valantic, I completed my studies and doctorate at the Westfälische Wilhelms University’s Institute for Econometrics and Economic Statistics in Münster. I then transitioned into the consulting business, where I spent many years gaining extensive consulting experience. I am now a Partner at valantic GmbH and the founder and Managing Director of valantic Business Analytics GmbH in Hamburg.“
Dr. Peer Schwieren
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What motivates you and what are you passionate about?
„Technology and software have exhilarated me since childhood. In particular, the burgeoning possibilities that technology offers never cease to amaze and energize me. I also simply love consulting and working with others to develop robust, forward-thinking solutions.“
Hans Sieder
Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What do you like about being part of valantic?
„valantic is a great company where you can develop your strengths to their fullest potential; that, combined with a strong community culture, and always with an unwavering focus on the customer. This combination is our recipe for success.“
Hans Sieder
Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What is your main work at valantic?
„I dedicate much of my time to data and analytics, which I find incredibly rewarding, and to continuously strengthening our Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences practice. I also enjoy working with colleagues, within and across various divisions, to enhance valantic’s overall strength and performance.“
Hans Sieder
Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What is so special about the people at valantic?
„As already mentioned, I find the collaborative culture at valantic phenomenal. We have grown quickly into a cohesive family – which was only possible thanks to the people here. Everyone is open and welcoming and exudes a great spirit of optimism. With this commitment, it’s hardly surprising that we have earned so many awards and top positions in various rankings. This collective achievement fills me with pride.“
Hans Sieder
Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
Hans, how would you describe valantic in three sentences?
„valantic is a powerhouse, offering its customers a robust range of services and outstanding quality. It is a place for personal growth, making it the ideal home for everyone – from junior staff to senior experts. valantic embodies a culture of community, performance, quality, and fun, demonstrating that this combination is indeed possible.“
Hans Sieder
Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
„valantic is a great company where you have great opportunities to develop your strengths. Add to that the strong community culture - always with the customer in mind. That's our recipe for success.“
Marcel with his bike in the Mainz office
„I’m driven by the challenge of identifying and implementing measures that leverage the full potential of people and machines in financial organizations.“
Bernd, what are you passionate about?
„I am passionate about collaborating with decision-makers from the CFO organization to define a vision that enables more effective and less stressful management across the company. Professionally, I focus on reporting, group consolidation, and organizational consulting. This is what makes it so important for me to engage with and galvanize decision-makers and project participants to achieve the project goals. To accomplish this, I rely on my technical expertise, a clear framework, targeted communication, and inspiring workshop and project approaches.“
Bernd Trautwein
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
How would you describe valantic in three sentences?
„valantic offers our customers end-to-end digitalization in operations and cross-divisional functions, from strategy to technical implementation. What distinguishes valantic from global consultancies is that responsibility lies with a team of highly competent and experienced entrepreneurs who joined forces to form a new company. Our employees can grow both personally and professionally and thus make an active contribution to shaping the organization.“
Bernd Trautwein
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
Bernd, what did you do before joining valantic?
„Before founding and becoming the Managing Director of valantic Digital Finance GmbH in 2015, I spent over 20 years as a consultant and partner at KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft, where I was, amongst other things, instrumental in establishing the business intelligence consulting practice. Before my career in consulting, I completed a technical apprenticeship in mechanical engineering and earned a degree in industrial engineering from Aalen University of Applied Sciences.“
Bernd Trautwein
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What do you do at valantic?
„I help shareholders and management to execute a successful value creation strategy, create a clear roadmap and drive digital transformation. If necessary, my team and Igo in ourselves as interim managers and make things happen.“
Daniel Tschentscher
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What motivates you?
„Making a difference. I have run more than 150 digital transformation projects. Many of the clients I have consulted are now digital leaders in their space, and many of the people that have helped to execute the transformations are now continuing to drive the change as CEOs.“
Daniel Tschentscher
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What’s the best praise you can get from a customer?
„We often hear that we are “not at all like typical consultants.” Which means: We run our projects as true entrepreneurs, we work as equals with our customers’ teams, and we believe in measurable, pragmatic results instead of fancy PowerPoint presentations.“
Daniel Tschentscher
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
Why do you work at valantic?
„Because it is a truly entrepreneurial place. And because we share a common set of values. These include transparency, honesty, non-politics and mutual respect - for each other, and for our customers.“
Daniel Tschentscher
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
„We help our customers implement digital transformation not just on paper, but also in reality.“
Daniel Tschentscher, Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What motivates you? What are you passionate about?
„I am driven by a passion for seeing satisfied customers and taking them to the next level of their strategic development. In doing so, I leverage my 35 years of experience in IT and digitalization projects to our customer projects’ and valantic’s advantage.“
Matthias Uhrig
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What do you love most about your work?
„The variety! While it can sometimes be exhausting, I find it exhilarating to interact with many different companies, people, brands, and products. The spectrum at valantic is enormous, ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises to international corporations such as Lufthansa. I love this diversity and the constant challenge of adapting to different customers and their unique needs. Devising solutions to overcome future entrepreneurial challenges is what gets me out of bed each morning!“
Matthias Uhrig
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What are your responsibilities at valantic?
„I am a Partner at valantic, heading one of our five divisions, Digital Strategy & Analytics which currently employs more than 520 people. In this role, I am also a member of the Executive Committee.“
Matthias Uhrig
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
Matthias, what did you do before coming to valantic?
„I was the founder and Managing Director of the then Dr. Böhmer, Uhrig & Partner Beratungsgesellschaft für Informations- und Prozessmanagement mbH – which later became valantic Management Consulting GmbH after joining the valantic group – and remain there as Managing Director to this very day.“
Matthias Uhrig
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
„valantic is a modern, entrepreneurial, forward-looking company. The "asshole-free zone" pays tribute to the unique culture and working atmosphere that allows us at valantic to consistently deliver outstanding and sustainable results for our customers.“
Matthias Uhrig, Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What distinguishes valantic from other consulting firms?
„Many of today's valantic partners - myself included - are entrepreneurs and have successfully built consulting and service businesses before we all came together at valantic. This is unique in the consulting landscape and leads to much more direct, experience-based and customer-centric consulting. The discourse of opinions that ensues when challenges arise is fertile ground for the best solution in each case.“
Philipp Wachter
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What are your responsibilities at valantic?
„I do what I do best: I help to successfully grow the organization and the valantic-idea while focusing the business fully on customer benefits. Specifically, I take care of overarching internal and external projects related to the integration and growth of our Digital Strategy & Analytics Division, which also includes the management consultancy I founded, wdp GmbH.“
Philipp Wachter
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What are you on fire for?
„My passion is to encourage and challenge people to think and act like true entrepreneurs and to achieve success together as a team. I love it when everyone knows and masters their position - like in a perfect soccer match - , and yet is fully involved in the game, even outside of their position.“
Philipp Wachter
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
What did you do before joining valantic?
„I have built up and led several and very different companies within the framework of digital business models. In the process, I was able to gain profound personal and entrepreneurial experience and learned a lot about people, change processes and digital transformation. I am pleased that my business partners can benefit from this knowledge and experience today.“
Philipp Wachter
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
„Shaping successful digital transformation requires holistic analysis, an understanding of the consequences, rational decision-making and sustainable execution. We help decision-makers do just that.“
Philipp Wachter, Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics
Toralf, according to your motto, the customer is paramount in all you do. What does this mean in practice?
„Digitalization is constantly pressuring many of our customers to change and to adapt their processes. I thrive on giving them my steadfast support and assistance as they navigate these challenges and the change process. Practically speaking, this includes further developing their electronic securities trading systems. This can take various forms, such as integrating algorithmic functions into valantic Financial Services Automation’s software solutions or ensuring the technical implementation of regulatory requirements for such trading activities.“
Dr. Toralf Berger
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Financial Services Automation
In which ways have you generated value for your customers?
„The enhanced automation of securities trading has a number of important benefits for our software users. For instance, faster response times and targeted pricing capabilities are indispensable for some forms of trading activities to be feasible in the first place. This enhanced automation also frees up capacity for strategy development, with algorithmic functions continuously monitored by built-in security mechanisms. Moreover, through our Managed Services, we provide cloud-based support for our own and third-party providers’ trading applications, offering substantial savings potential in infrastructure costs for our customers.“
Dr. Toralf Berger
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Financial Services Automation
What was your life like before joining valantic?
„After completing a traditional banking apprenticeship, I pursued further studies at the HfB Hochschule für Bankwirtschaft and the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. I then spent several years working in the capital markets sector for various financial institutions. In 2009, I joined icubic AG, which later became part of valantic, where I initially managed several projects for globally active clients. At the same time, I pursued a doctorate at the University of Erfurt, focusing on business law issues. Since 2020, I have been Managing Director of the Financial Services division, specializing in consulting and Managed Services within the capital markets sector. I live near Erfurt and enjoy spending my free time with friends and family and engaging in various sporting activities.“
Dr. Toralf Berger
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Financial Services Automation
„Customers are at the center of our daily activities.“
Philipp, what exactly does your motto “Inspiring the financial services industry” mean?
„The days when customers merely referred to contractors as “suppliers” or “service providers” are hopefully behind us. Today, our relationships with customers constitute far more than simply a “business transaction”; we collaborate as partners within a dynamic ecosystem that melds people, services, and software—whether in the cloud, on-premise, or through managed services. To adeptly navigate this complexity, valantic draws on its decades of expertise in service-oriented IT and business architectures. In doing so, the transition to the cloud is a crucial milestone in this evolution.“
Philipp Königs
Managing Director, valantic Division Financial Services Automation
„In times where agility and scalability are critical to adapting to a dynamic market, the cloud offers unprecedented opportunities. It allows businesses to manage resources flexibly, expedite innovation, and optimize costs. At valantic, we aim to lead this transformation by combining cutting-edge technological know-how with a deep understanding of our customers’ unique business needs.“
Philipp Königs
Managing Director, valantic Division Financial Services Automation
What is your role within the valantic Financial Services Automation (FSA) division?
„The Managing Directors of valantic Financial Services Automation share the many tasks that modern management places on us. My role is overseeing the division’s cloud business activities. This involves transitioning our clients’ trading systems to a SaaS model and assuming responsibility for a smooth implementation process. I am dedicated to continually refining our processes, our guiding star being the efficient, factory-like operation of hybrid infrastructures.“
Philipp Königs
Managing Director, valantic Division Financial Services Automation
What did you do before joining valantic?
„Before valantic, I held various project leadership, and later management, roles at IBM, including overseeing technical sales for IBM’s Collaboration Brand as a division manager. I earned my MBA from the University of Reading in the UK, where I actively engaged in various publications on the integration of social media in businesses, and business process management. I spend my free time with my wife and two sons in the beautiful Rhineland. I strive to balance family life with my passion for golf and enjoy motorcycling whenever time permits.“
Philipp Königs
Managing Director, valantic Division Financial Services Automation
„Digitize – Augment – Evolve.“
„Change connoisseur, always looking for the best connections between today and tomorrow.“
Joachim Lauterbach, Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Financial Services Automation
Online meeting at the office in Siegen
Meeting in our office in Langenfeld
Sabrina, what are the biggest challenges facing HR departments today?
„In times when company growth can depend heavily on overcoming the shortage of skilled workers, attracting new talent and retaining top performers is more crucial than ever. HR teams must realign if they are to successfully navigate future challenges in recruitment and retention. Cornerstones of our strategic HR approach thus include an appreciative candidate experience, upskilling through innovative learning techniques as part of a sustainable employee journey, and attractive employer branding.“
Sabrina Albrecht
Chief People Officer, valantic
What is particularly important to you in your work?
„Diversity and the associated variety of perspectives are crucial success factors for me. To name just one example: The proportion of women at valantic is already 25% higher than the industry average. Something very close to my heart is further increasing this share through initiatives such as valantic’s internal women’s network. Ingenious approaches and ideas thrive when diverse perspectives and creativity are not just empty words but actively encouraged.“
Sabrina Albrecht
Chief People Officer, valantic
Where did you learn the tools of the trade as an HR professional?
„Amongst other things, I gained extensive experience in HR at COGNOS AG, Germany’s largest private training provider, where I was responsible for the HR division and designing and evolving a sustainable, needs-based HR portfolio. Associated with this was the overarching task of transforming the HR teams themselves. Before that, I worked in executive search for the internationally active SR Group. I studied in Cologne and now live in Berlin. I am also qualified as a Certified Scrum Master and a Systemic Organizational Consultant. “
Sabrina Albrecht
Chief People Officer, valantic
„Implementing innovative HR management with passion!“
Sabrina Albrecht, Chief People Officer, valantic
Anna Forestan, Director Legal, valantic
Table tennis competition in the "Forrest Gump" room in our Mannheim office
What motivates you at valantic?
„Our vision and valantic’s accomplishments thus far motivate me every day because we have created something truly unique at valantic: a digitalization specialist that understands customers’ needs, has established itself as a next-gen digital transformation partner in Europe, and brings together the leading digitalization companies in their respective fields. I emphasize “we” because valantic is defined by many individuals who see themselves as entrepreneurs, taking responsibility for our customers, colleagues, and the environment.“
Holger von Daniels
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, valantic
Holger, why did you found valantic in 2012?
„In my previous work as a consultant, customers repeatedly told me: “We need a digital consultancy that has a sound grasp of cutting-edge technologies at the highest level and provides holistic services from a single source; also one capable of integrating or migrating our legacy systems, and whom we can 100% rely on.” Many customers felt that no such consultancy existed, and this was precisely what inspired me to found valantic.“
Holger von Daniels
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, valantic
What makes valantic unique in your view?
„Four key aspects set us apart from other digital consultancies: 1. Our partnership-based management structure attracts the brightest minds dedicated to delivering their best for our clients, even in challenging situations. 2. Our five core values Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Operational Excellence, Fairness, and One Firm are practiced passionately by all our colleagues. 3. Our decentralized, agile, and holocratic management structure and culture let us continuously reinvent ourselves. 4. Our unwavering commitment to innovation and training. We have never paid a single euro in dividends, preferring to reinvest all our earnings into our future.“
Holger von Daniels
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, valantic
What did you do before valantic?
„Before founding valantic, I was a board member at Allgeier SE and, before that, worked at Roland Berger. In my roles as project manager, principal, and member of the management board, I was responsible for many projects for mid-market enterprises. I completed my studies and earned my doctorate at St. Gallen (HSG), New York University (NYU), and the University of Rostock. “
Holger von Daniels
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, valantic
Sara in a meeting box in Mannheim
What do you see as your most important task at valantic?
„Undoubtedly, listening and effective communication. In a company growing as quickly as our own, we have to understand our colleagues’ needs in other divisions; this is crucial for structuring our FI & CO processes so they create value. At the same time, our colleagues must also grasp the needs of a company the size of valantic. Good communication is therefore decisive for realizing our vision of “making valantic the most respected digital consulting and solutions brand in Europe”.“
Alexander Diepold
Partner & Head of Strategic Finance, valantic
What distinguishes valantic from other organizations?
„While traditional corporations often have rigid structures, valantic deliberately positioned itself differently. For example, each FI & CO Competence Center is allowed to operate with a high level of flexibility and agility. This provides for flat hierarchies and efficient coordination processes, allowing quick, direct decision-making aligned with our customers’ needs. At the same time, everyone benefits from the professional systems and digital processes that a strong financial organization needs to be a stable and dependable partner.“
Alexander Diepold
Partner & Head of Strategic Finance, valantic
Alexander, what did you do before joining valantic?
„After studying business administration, I worked in various corporate finance and controlling roles, including at Kabel Deutschland and Allgeier SE. At Allgeier, besides performing the traditional reporting tasks of a listed company, I shared responsibility for integrating new acquisitions, including managing a large Indian unit on-site. Outside work, I am a proud father of two children and enjoy exploring new places with my wife and family.“
Alexander Diepold
Partner & Head of Strategic Finance, valantic
Antje Fließ, Director Sales & Operations Strategy, valantic
Why do you think it is the people behind the digital transformation projects who make the difference?
„During my time as a Sky executive, I witnessed firsthand how employees across all levels collaborated to enhance the customer experience and business processes using digital means. However, despite multi-million-euro projects lasting several years, I never once found a trusted consulting partner offering holistic support from strategy to implementation. Upon discovering valantic, I recognized that they offer something truly unique: dedicated contacts for each customer – individuals our customers can 100% depend on. That’s what sets valantic apart and makes our team here so exceptional.“
Dr. Sebastian Hauptmann
Partner & Chief Sales Officer, valantic
How would you characterize valantic in three concise statements?
„End-to-end from strategy to implementation. Core values ingrained into every aspect of our operations. Embracing diversity and fostering a culture of cultures.“
Dr. Sebastian Hauptmann
Partner & Chief Sales Officer, valantic
Sebastian, what did you do before joining valantic?
„Before joining valantic, I was a C-level manager at the pay-TV broadcaster Sky where I oversaw Customer Service, Supply Chain & Procurement, Digital Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, amongst other things. I also served as interim CTO and CHRO during my time there. Before that, I spent nine years at McKinsey & Co. where I worked as a consultant, project manager, and associate principal. My academic background includes studies and a doctoral degree from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Trinity College Dublin, and the Vienna University of Economics and Business. Besides that, I also completed an executive education program at IMD, Lausanne.“
Dr. Sebastian Hauptmann
Partner & Chief Sales Officer, valantic
What are your responsibilities at valantic?
„My home turf is M&A! Together with my partner colleague, Patrick Kuske, we share responsibility for valantic’s extraordinary expansion activities – which generally involve our growth with new companies joining the valantic family. This role also gives me a great deal of background knowledge which I use for helping our organization grow.“
Timo Huguet
Partner & Co-Head of M&A and Corporate Development, valantic
What distinguishes valantic from other consulting firms?
„Besides thousands of great colleagues, the triple-digit number of successful entrepreneurs who form valantic’s backbone shape the organization and the new generation of key staff by leading by example and always taking over the full entrepreneurial responsibility (“extreme ownership”) . This mindset is tangible at every touchpoint with valantic.“
Timo Huguet
Partner & Co-Head of M&A and Corporate Development, valantic
What makes valantic special for you?
„The team and the growth environment. Decision-makers at valantic act for the good of the organization, not for the good of their career. We claim to be, and truly are, an asshole-free zone. This creates a unique culture of collaborative performance. Together, we push the boundaries every day to achieve sustainable growth, which creates plenty of opportunities for everyone, and releases an enormous amount of positive energy.“
Timo Huguet
Partner & Co-Head of M&A and Corporate Development, valantic
Where did you start your management career?
„I’m a 100% homegrown ”valantarian”. Starting as an intern in 2015, I had the good fortune to be able to grow with the company, which has meanwhile increased 15 times in size. I am half French, was born and raised in Germany (in a small village in the beautiful region of Allgäu), and studied business and finance in Munich and London.“
Timo Huguet
Partner & Co-Head of M&A and Corporate Development, valantic
What do you do when you are not working?
„Two small kids and a garden keep me busy and I love it. Developing myself professionally and privately really energizes me. Apart from that, I’m a drummer. Mastering this instrument has parallels to what I do in valantic: Setting the beat, holding the rhythm, mastering all manner of different percussion instruments, playing every conceivable music style, and knowing that a single tone at the right (or wrong) moment can make a huge difference!“
Timo Huguet
Partner & Co-Head of M&A and Corporate Development, valantic
„Delivering the most successful mergers to all stakeholders.“
Timo Huguet, Partner & Co-Head of M&A and Corporate Development, valantic
What are you on fire for?
„I’m on fire for empowering people and businesses to think big, innovate boldly, and push boundaries. Combining my passion to drive innovation with diverse perspectives, can do attitude and the right culture to make the impossible possible is what excites me most. “
Annariina Komljenovic
Executive Vice President Strategic Alliance Management, valantic
What makes valantic special for you?
„At valantic, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions to help our customers achieve tangible outcomes and deliver real business value. By fostering a collaborative culture and building strong partnerships, we ensure that every effort is focused on empowering our customers to succeed and driving meaningful results.“
Annariina Komljenovic
Executive Vice President Strategic Alliance Management, valantic
What are your responsibilities at valantic?
„My primary responsibility at Valantic is to lead strategic partnerships on a groupwide level that align with Valantic’s mission to empower our customers. This involves creating and nurturing alliances that drive innovation, expand our ecosystem, and help customers achieve real business outcomes. By connecting the right technologies, expertise and resources, I help deliver impactful solutions that address customer challenges and accelerate their digital and cloud transformations.“
Annariina Komljenovic
Executive Vice President Strategic Alliance Management, valantic
What did you do before joining valantic?
„Prior to valantic, I worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS), helping customers accelerate cloud journeys with innovative solutions and proven methodologies addressing customer challenges, driving digital transformation and delivering measurable business outcomes. I’ve lived and worked across Europe, gaining diverse perspectives and insights from various industries and cultures, which shaped my global approach to solving challenges and driving innovation. Alongside my professional career, I’ve been deeply committed to empowering women in STEM through philanthropic initiatives. I’ve dedicated my efforts to fostering diversity in technology, advocating for representation, and inspiring the next generation of female leaders in the tech industry.“
Annariina Komljenovic
Executive Vice President Strategic Alliance Management, valantic
Lunch break in Salzburg
What are your responsibilities at valantic?
„My team drives structural growth at valantic by winning new companies and entrepreneurs to join the valantic family. Another aspect of our work is onboarding them as effectively and efficiently as possible to ensure we drive business as one firm from the get-go. As a former founder, I love valantic for its culture and management philosophy. We empower but also expect people to take ownership, and act as entrepreneurs. This makes valantic such a fun and agile place to work at.“
Patrick Kuske
Partner & Co-Head of M&A and Corporate Development, valantic
What distinguishes valantic from other consulting firms?
„valantic is all about agility and moving ahead, while respecting people and making sure we stay an asshole- and politics-free zone.“
Patrick Kuske
Partner & Co-Head of M&A and Corporate Development, valantic
What do you do in your private life?
„I am passionate about sports and enjoy running, kitesurfing, and golf. I get energized by a challenging game and tough competition – even when only against myself. Work is very much like a game for me – and I really enjoy it. I also love to unwind with my wife over a delicious meal with great wine. Pure bliss for me is spending long hours in the kitchen during the weekend, cooking a multi-course menu, and then sitting down around a big table with a large group of friends and simply savoring the moment.“
Patrick Kuske
Partner & Co-Head of M&A and Corporate Development, valantic
What did your professional career look like?
„Before my time at valantic, I initially spent around six years in various M&A and Private Equity roles at companies such as Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners, where I also had my first touchpoints with the Digital Services business. After that, I founded a FinTech company where I worked for around two years before joining valantic.“
Patrick Kuske
Partner & Co-Head of M&A and Corporate Development, valantic
„Change connoisseur, always looking for the best connections between today and tomorrow.“
Joachim Lauterbach, Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Financial Services Automation
Online meeting at the office in Siegen
„Shaping the future together: valantic stands for customer focus and innovative strength that create real added value.“
Guido Schlief, Partner & Chief Commercial Officer, valantic
Birgitt Schmidt-Tophoff, Director Recruitment
„Recruiting is more than just hiring new staff. Our work focuses on the optimal candidate experience.“
SAP All-Hands Meeting 2022 in Wiesbaden, Germany
„The star is the team“
What are you focusing on at valantic?
„As the CFO, my primary responsibility is to help valantic to be economically successful. Together with my dedicated team, we provide comprehensive support to our operational competence center, thereby enabling them to focus their efforts on delivering exemplary service to our clients.“
Dennis Zentgraf
Partner & Chief Financial Officer, valantic
What did you do before joining valantic?
„Drawing on a decade of experience as a consultant, I have held various CFO positions in recent years. Throughout this period, I have acquired substantial expertise in managing dynamic transformation processes.“
Dennis Zentgraf
Partner & Chief Financial Officer, valantic
What do you do if you are not working?
„If I am not working, I spend quality time with my wife and our two children. My interests span a variety of athletic pursuits, such as running, cycling, swimming, and skiing. And I am big football fan.“
Dennis Zentgraf
Partner & Chief Financial Officer, valantic
What motivates you?
„What motivates me most is working with a great team, achieving success alongside our customers, and also discovering our potential as a team – when everyone chips in, contributing his or her unique strengths to the project. For my part, this motivates me, too, to go the extra mile.“
René Balser
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What are you passionate about?
„We constantly set ambitious goals – not merely as an aspiration but with the determination to achieve them. In doing so, I am driven by the challenges of integrating diverse disciplines, aligning different interests, channeling manifold personalities, and harnessing each of their strengths to attain these goals together.“
René Balser
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What are your responsibilities at valantic?
„As one of two managing directors at Orianda – a valantic company, I am responsible for our corporate results. In particular, this covers the areas of finance, human resources, and recruiting, as well as our Swiss business unit – i.e. their internal and external consultants, and our projects primarily located inside, but also extending beyond, Switzerland’s borders.“
René Balser
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What sets valantic apart from other consulting companies?
„valantic successfully unites best-of-breed companies in their respective fields, while upholding those values needed for successfully collaborating internally and with our customers and for delivering those customers tangible added value during their digitalization journey. By preserving and perpetuating our group companies’ traditional cultures, and bolstering their management, our customers benefit from traits such as quality, responsibility, dependability, and sustainability.“
René Balser
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What did you do before coming to valantic?
„Before studying business informatics, I gained extensive SAP experience through my involvement in a SAP R/3 implementation in the logistics domain. My decision to switch to consulting crystallized over this period. After working in a SAP CRM environment and gaining insights into SAP’s own development department, I joined Orianda Solutions AG, and therewith specializing in Enterprise Asset Management, in 2008. Since then, much has changed, both professionally and personally. My wife and I have been blessed with two wonderful children, have built a home in Constance on Lake Constance, and enjoy traveling, exploring the region and beyond. Meanwhile, the Orianda family has also continued to grow and thrive. Professionally, I have progressed from consultant to team manager to business unit manager, contributing to Orianda’s evolution into the organization it is today.“
René Balser
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
„Our customers benefit from motivated, reliable and trustworthy experts.“
René Balser, Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
Meeting at valantic in Salzburg
What motivates you?
„My goal is to position valantic as the premier SAP consultancy -for retail customers, as well- and to establish it as a leading innovator in the industry. This vision is based on holistic consulting services enabling our clients to securely implement successful retail strategies.“
Frank Bösche
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What are your responsibilities at valantic?
„As the Managing Director of valantic ERP Consulting, I oversee the Delivery and People areas within the Retail & Wholesale business segment. My role involves driving the continuous development of our team and advancing our innovative, tailored, all-in-one industry solutions based on SAP S/4HANA Retail for Merchandise Management, SAP S/4HANA for Fashion and Vertical, and SAP Customer Activity Repository.“
Frank Bösche
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What makes valantic so special for you?
„What sets valantic apart is our extensive network of experienced colleagues. This network lets us offer a cohesive approach to addressing our customers’ digitalization challenges, offering comprehensive support and guiding them on their path to becoming intelligent enterprises.“
Frank Bösche
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
Frank, what did you do before joining valantic?
„After studying Business Informatics at the University of Münster, I began my career in SAP consulting for retail companies in 1996. In 2000, I co-founded ComSol AG with Bernd Hellgardt and other colleagues, which has since become the Retail & Wholesale division at valantic ERP Consulting. Most recently, as COO there, I have been responsible for overseeing the technical direction of our consulting and development activities, driving personnel development, and implementing our growth strategy.“
Frank Bösche
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
„I'm a SAP consultant for the retail sector, and passionate about it. For me, it's all about working with our customers to drive digitalization with SAP S/4HANA in a partnership of equals.“
Frank Bösche, Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
Jia Jü and Celine brainstorming in Mannheim
What guides you in your work?
„The passion to rethink and develop processes and solutions that center on employees. One of the biggest challenges in HR is balancing people’s needs with the integration of modern technologies. The goal of achieving this balance drives me when designing digital HR process ecosystems. I aim to create seamless end-to-end digital solutions that span the entire employee lifecycle—from the first meeting during the recruiting process to retirement.“
Wolfgang Braunmiller
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What is the focus of your work at valantic?
„At valantic, I concentrate on the organizational, technological, and market-driven advancement of valantic People GmbH to ensure our ongoing success in a highly dynamic environment.“
Wolfgang Braunmiller
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What do you like most about working at valantic?
„I thrive in valantic’s creative and entrepreneurial environment. Here, alongside a highly motivated team, I have the opportunity to implement long-term digitalization visions for our customers in a collaborative and innovative spirit.“
Wolfgang Braunmiller
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
Wolfgang, where did you work before joining valantic?
„I have over 28 years’ experience as a SAP consultant. After studying electrical engineering, I held various positions across different companies, including founder and CEO of a niche SAP consulting firm and as manager of a specialist division for HCM. Since joining valantic in 2020, I have been dedicated to advancing our HXM solutions and service portfolio.“
Wolfgang Braunmiller
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
„An agile and flexible company is a mindset.“
What motivates you?
„I’ve found that I’m driven by this spirit that motivates me every day to do as best as I can. Not only for myself but also for the benefit of valantic and what we are all building together. This idea that we’re all working towards a common goal really makes me want to achieve greatness as a team.“
José Chéu
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What distinguishes valantic from other consulting firms?
„The most important and relevant value for me is respect. Our “Culture of Cultures” that resonates with the entire company. Honesty, integrity, and justice towards our colleagues, our customers, our investors, and our environment.“
José Chéu
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What are your responsibilities at valantic?
„I’m currently the Delivery & Operations Managing Director at SAP Division in Portugal with the overall responsibility of project delivery in terms of quality and client satisfaction.“
José Chéu
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What are you focusing on at valantic?
„My focus at valantic is delivering quality services to our clients, while also valuing profitability and respect. As you know, one of our goals is to drive our customers to marvel and say “wow” due to the excellence of the service that we deliver.“
José Chéu
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What did you do before joining valantic?
„I have a degree in Information Systems Management from Universidade do Minho and recently completed a Senior Management Program for Companies at AESE Business School. I began my professional career as a consultant at Accenture but most of my career was in Deloitte. Finally, when I joined Abaco Consulting, I started as Global Support Director and, more recently, became the Operations & Delivery Director.“
José Chéu
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
Team meeting in the auditorium at valantic in Salzburg
What do you do at valantic?
„I have two main responsibilities at valantic. Firstly, as Head of People & Culture in the SAP division, I oversee all aspects of employee development, including creating tailored development paths, managing training, recruiting, and overall personnel management. Secondly, I manage large SAP transformation projects for our clients, overseeing every phase from acquisition to successful go-live.“
Guido Czampiel
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What do you like most about working at valantic?
„Without a doubt: the people! Many colleagues have been with me for years, fostering deep friendships and a strong sense of trust. Also, new employees’ diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives have profoundly influenced my personal development.“
Guido Czampiel
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What motivates you?
„Everyone eventually identifies where they draw their energy from. In my case, it is working closely with my fellow team members and colleagues. I thrive on getting projects rolling, implementing them, motivating others, and celebrating our successes together. That is where my passion lies, and I choose my tasks specifically with these ends in mind.“
Guido Czampiel
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
Guido, where did you work before joining valantic?
„After studying Business Administration and Political Science, I honed my skills as a consultant at international consulting firms. After that, I teamed up with Rüdiger Hoffmann and Uli Müller to co-found LINKIT Consulting—now part of valantic ERP Consulting—where I serve as one of the Managing Directors.“
Guido Czampiel
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
„Live and let live.“
Guido Czampiel, Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What motivates you?
„At work, what motivates me above all else is to be able to see my team’s effort reflected in the company’s growth. This way, we can see the results of our labour and evaluate if we are heading in the right direction.“
Nuno Figueiredo
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What are your responsibilities at valantic?
„My main responsibilities at valantic are as Managing Director, with a direct impact in Sales & Marketing. I oversee these functions within the organization, with the primary goal of developing and executing strategies that drive revenue growth, enhance brand awareness, and expand market share. “
Nuno Figueiredo
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What are you on fire for?
„Anyone who’s joining a company like valantic knows that teamwork is one of the most exciting parts. It’s, without a doubt, one of the most important principles in our company. Without the support of our colleagues, everything becomes increasingly difficult, and at times impossible, to evolve and achieve success.“
Nuno Figueiredo
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What makes valantic special for you?
„It’s a special time for us because valantic represents a challenge that will allow our company to grow. New adventures are essential because they encourage us to leave our comfort zone and grow as professionals, yes, but most importantly as people. I have no doubt that valantic will help me improve, in every way, especially through teamwork. “
Nuno Figueiredo
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What did you do before joining valantic?
„I started my professional career in 1998 as a trainee at Siemens and later joined Tecnidata as an ABAP Consultant. Later, in 2002, I entered the sales department of AcePlus, and in 2003, the same department at Case Edinfor. Afterward, in the summer of 2004, I joined Abaco Consulting, where I still am today. At Abaco, I helped create the company for 19 years and I’ve been focusing on its growth, mostly through sales.“
Nuno Figueiredo
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
„One of our specialties is building relationships.“
„Living time is work time, and work time is living time.“
What are you passionate about?
„For decades, I have been passionate about the tangible implementation of digitalization initiatives. I am driven by distinguishing between hype and genuine value for companies and their organization. The ability to recognize this distinction is the real project challenge and definitive of a truly proficient consulting partner.“
Hartmut Gaebel
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What is the focus of your work at valantic?
„I advise and support companies—principally in the food, consumer goods, and chemical/pharmaceutical industries—with their SAP projects, including many prominent brand manufacturers. In doing so, I mainly focus on developing IT solutions for complex logistics challenges.“
Hartmut Gaebel
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What motivates you?
„I do not need extra motivation because I genuinely enjoy my work. Satisfied customers, effective processes, and motivated colleagues are all the motivation I need. The unique atmosphere at valantic plays an important role here. I value our flat hierarchies, the opportunities for personal and professional growth, the long tenure of our employees, our extensive range of digitalization services, and the strong, sometimes over 20-year, relationships with our customers whom we partner with to achieve their goals.“
Hartmut Gaebel
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
Hartmut, what did you do before valantic?
„After studying Business Informatics, I specialized in global planning-data management and the associated IT solutions at an international chemical company. In 2000, I joined Realtime AG, now valantic ERP Consulting, where I have been part of the management team since 2012.“
Hartmut Gaebel
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
„Pushing the green migration!“
Mario Gruber-Kalteis, Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What motivates you?
„There are a lot of things but working together in a team of lovely people to invent and create products to make our customer’s work easier is definitely my strongest motivation. “
Stefan Heins
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What are your responsibilities at valantic?
„As managing director of valantic Enterprise Solutions, I am responsible to manage and improve valantic’s SAP-based product portfolio. “
Stefan Heins
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What are you on fire for?
„In one sentence: making the paperless office a reality. Supporting our customers on their digital transformation journey and finding the perfect solution for their individual requirements is great. “
Stefan Heins
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What makes valantic special for you?
„The importance of entrepreneurship is lived and promoted at valantic. This gives responsibility and freedom to each individual. And in addition, valantic is a strong organization which supports as a sparring partner and promoter.“
Stefan Heins
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What did you do before joining valantic?
„After graduating I started my career at valantic with developing SAP-based web applications. After many years in consulting, I finally took over the current position.“
Stefan Heins
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
„valantic is a place where outstanding experts and great people come together to achieve common goals. Day in, day out: This spirit gives me sensational input and ideas, and makes work so enjoyable.“
Stefan Heins, Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What is the focus of your work at valantic?
„I oversee customer and consulting mandates for the finance sector in SAP S/4HANA environments and the development of organizational structures within valantic’s vSAP Services division. As Managing Director, I am also responsible for our Finance, HR, and IT divisions.“
Tilman von den Hoff
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What is particularly important to you in your work?
„Transparency is essential in controlling and accounting. My philosophy is therefore to simplify financial processes through reductions in complexity. By standardizing workflows wherever possible and limiting divergences to the absolute minimum, we conserve valuable employee resources and enable staff to concentrate on tasks that deliver the most value to the company.“
Tilman von den Hoff
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What are you passionate about?
„Professionally, I am deeply passionate about all aspects of finance and controlling. I love the challenge of finding the best possible solution and the satisfaction of persuading others with my work and arguments. In my personal life, I am a dedicated family man who takes great pleasure in bicycle racing, cooking, and fine wine. “
Tilman von den Hoff
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
Tilman, where were you before joining valantic?
„I have held management positions at several medium-sized companies, including Vorwerk. In 2012, I joined LINKIT Consulting, now valantic ERP Consulting, where I serve as Managing Director, overseeing the Finance, HR, and IT divisions, among other responsibilities.“
Tilman von den Hoff
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
„I like to focus on the essentials, in line with the motto "Use your energy for goals worth fighting for".“
Tilman von den Hoff, Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What is the focus of your work at valantic?
„I have spent many years helping companies navigate organizational change. The ongoing changes associated with digitalization are transformative, helping businesses to evolve significantly, enhancing their value and resilience, and preparing them for the future. In this change process, I am the link between business and IT, ensuring both areas align and collaborate effectively on strategy development and project implementation.“
Rüdiger Hoffmann
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What motivates you?
„I am driven by the ability to make a tangible impact through my actions—improving the status quo, simplifying processes, and alleviating workloads. I am also inspired by developing creative ideas alongside a diverse team, where varied perspectives and ideas come together to drive innovation.“
Rüdiger Hoffmann
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What are you passionate about?
„I am passionate about problem-solving. I enjoy dissecting complex issues and structuring solutions to address them. Every challenge can be tackled with a clear understanding and a methodical approach—you just need the courage and confidence in yourself and your team.“
Rüdiger Hoffmann
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
Rüdiger, where did you work before valantic?
„I studied Economics and Media Sciences before working as a consultant at, among others, PricewaterhouseCoopers, the Bertelsmann Group, and on various international projects. 2008 I co-founded LINKIT Consulting, now valantic ERP Consulting, with Uli Müller and Guido Czampiel. As Managing Director, I oversee sales, marketing, and business development.“
Rüdiger Hoffmann
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
„Go for it! As a structured problem solver, I tackle my work according to this motto.“
Sarah with her dog in Mainz
What motivates you?
„A happy family, time for my hobbies, and creating a positive working atmosphere where everyone can give their best!“
Jürgen Kempe
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What is the focus of your work at valantic?
„I head sales at valantic’s SAP Services division with the goal of further significantly improving profits and growth. Large international SAP transformation projects, where we support our multinational customers with high-quality, holistic SAP S/4HANA strategies and customized solutions, are key to achieving this goal. Additionally, I foster a positive spirit and sense of community within our large sales team.“
Jürgen Kempe
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What makes valantic unique for you?
„valantic’s uniqueness lies in its diverse cultures, spirits, and styles. This diversity fosters innovation, agility, and dynamic relationships, making valantic the ideal place for those seeking an active and inspiring workplace.“
Jürgen Kempe
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
Jürgen, where did you work before valantic?
„I studied industrial engineering in Berlin and have over 25 years of experience as a SAP consultant. During my career, I have worked for companies like IDS Scheer, Software AG, and most recently PricewaterhouseCoopers in Germany and Switzerland, where I managed many large projects for national and international clients across various industries.“
Jürgen Kempe
Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
„Honesty and transparency form the basis of our decision-making.“
What motivates you?
„What motivates me to wake up early every morning is knowing that I will be a part of the transformation journey of our clients and, at the same time, also improve my technical skills. But above all else, I know that I will learn something new every day from these experiences. A company like valantic, besides helping us grow professionally, also helps us evolve as human beings.“
João Moreira
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What are you on fire for?
„I am motivated by the idea of partaking in international projects with multicultural teams, and people from different countries, and cultures. With this mindset, we can look at valantic as a "global village", because even though we are all spread worldwide, we feel very close to each other, and different perspectives allow us to achieve success.“
João Moreira
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What makes valantic special for you?
„valantic is a special company to anyone that works here. Personally, what makes it special is the respect that is felt around the company. Respect is always present in our thoughts, conversations, and actions at valantic. We make sure everyone feels like they’re secure and appreciated, from trainees to the most experienced employees.“
João Moreira
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What did you do before joining valantic?
„I started my professional career in 1992 as a tax and accounting consultant for Tate & Lyle, specifically, reporting to the UK headquarters. Then I moved on to working at Solsuni, first as Financial Controller and then rising to Internal Sales, Account Executive, and Telco Industry Sales Manager. I was also the founder and Sales Director of WhatEverNet Computing, S.A. from 1997 until its merger with Pararede, S.A. in 2005. Later on, I was Executive Board Director, COO of Pararede, S.A., a company listed on the Lisbon Stock Exchange. Besides this, I also participated in the acquisition of several companies and in the merger project with the company Consiste, where I became Executive Board Director of the new company - Glintt, SA. Lastly, in 2010 I joined valantic, where I am a Managing Director, a role that I perform until today. “
João Moreira
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
„To be a trusted Partner delivering premium quality to our customers.“
What are your responsibilities at valantic?
„In short: As Head of SAP Delivery, I ensure that we continuously optimize our project methodology and the delivery organization at valantic. Always with the aim of implementing customer projects of the highest possible quality, using state-of-the-art tools and methodologies. Besides customer projects, I take care of integrating our international teams into our delivery model, as well as guaranteeing a smooth transition from the sales process to delivery.“
Uli Müller
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What is so special about your role at valantic?
„Building up the right teams and balancing skills are essential to be perceived as the trusted advisor recognized for high quality. It is equally important to have optimized staffing procedures in place across the entire valantic SAP Services Division. This covers 800-plus people and requires optimal organization of our international talent hubs. Seeing so many people working together makes me really happy and gives me the feeling of a “valantic family” in which I want to play an active role as a Partner. “
Uli Müller
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
How do you combine work and life?
„I really enjoy spending time with my family. I have been married for 25 years and have two grown-up children. Spending time together – especially on vacation – is the most valuable time for me. We really love Italy, but are also fans of beaches and palms the world over. Venice and New York are my favorite cities – not so great to live in, but certainly to visit regularly for a short trip. Besides traveling, it is important to me to do sports on a regular basis. I enjoy bodyweight training as well as jogging. This is where I can chill out and put the stress of my work day behind me. “
Uli Müller
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
Uli, where did you work before joining valantic?
„I studied Industrial Engineering at the University of Kaiserslautern, then worked at two medium-sized consultancies, and finally decided to become self-employed. After some years as a freelancer, I was determined to no longer work as a “one-man show”. In 2008, I therefore decided to join forces with Rüdiger Hoffmann and Guido Czampiel to found LINKIT Consulting GmbH, now part of valantic. I have been working for valantic for four years now and am grateful for the personal and professional development opportunities valantic has opened for me. I think the way we work together is truly unique in the market.“
Uli Müller
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What motivates you?
„Supporting our clients in their entrepreneurial endeavors as a management coach is both my profession and passion. It motivates me every day to work closely with them as a partner, offering holistic advice, and delivering optimal solutions for their operational and technological needs. Since my days studying industrial engineering, I have been passionate about integrating business and technology to generate the greatest possible value for our customers.“
Jürgen Muth
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services & Customer Experience
What are your tasks / responsibilities at valantic?
„I am the Managing Director of valantic ERP Consulting, valantic Operations and valantic CEC Deutschland. I also manage valantic’s SAP Services Division alongside Karsten Ötschmann, am responsible for partner management with SAP, and am the contact person for our customers.“
Jürgen Muth
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services & Customer Experience
What do you find so special about valantic?
„At valantic, we consistently go the extra mile for our customers. With our extensive technical expertise, we thoroughly understand our customers’ current challenges, offering them long-term support in their digitalization efforts and partnering with them as equals. At all times, we are a driving force, providing them with the latest technological solutions tailored to the relevant industry. Moreover, we truly enjoy our work, both within the team and externally, when interacting with our customers. Our team spirit and successful growth trajectory are also truly unique.“
Jürgen Muth
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services & Customer Experience
Jürgen, what did you do before joining valantic?
„Before joining valantic, I was a partner at TOPAS Consulting GmbH, where I oversaw consulting and development projects in the manufacturing industry and for utility companies. Uwe Fischer and I acquired the company through a management buyout from today’s RWE AG which had owned it for seven years. Following the acquisition by the Tieto Group, I continued working there for four years in various national and international roles. In 2010, my meeting with Christoph Resch and Patrick Ganzmann, partners at valantic CEC Deutschland GmbH, led me to join the management team of what was then movento GmbH.“
Jürgen Muth
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services & Customer Experience
Ewald, what motivates you?
„I enjoy working with people. When we have successfully completed a complex and great project, I am happy with the team about what we have created.“
Ewald Rehm
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What are you on fire for?
„For me, sustainable and integrated solutions in asset lifecycle management with SAP technologies are important to create added value for our customers and our contribution to a sustainable world.“
Ewald Rehm
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What makes valantic special for you?
„The lived values and the management team of valantic are unique. All companies united in valantic are the best in their respective subject areas. valantic follows a focused strategy and works tirelessly towards the vision of becoming "the most respected digital solutions and consulting brand in Europe". It is this common goal to build a company that is truly unique in the market and that feels fantastic. I'm delighted that Orianda has become part of the valantic Family and can now contribute to it.“
Ewald Rehm
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What did you do before joining valantic?
„In 25 years, I have pursued the goal of making Orianda the number 1 in rail asset management with SAP in the DACH region. It was a rocky road in parts, but together in the Orianda team we made it. We want to continue setting new standards in our projects and play in the Champions League with valantic. In building Orianda, my family has always supported me. My son and daughter have grown up with Orianda and I am proud of what my children have become. I enjoy traveling with my wife and discovering the world. We like to be active while hiking and biking. At the same time we enjoy good food and wonderful wines.“
Ewald Rehm
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
„Keep processes lean and clean!“
Andreas Saler, Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
Nina in the Dreieich office
What is the focus of your work at valantic?
„From a technical perspective, we focus on enhancing our customers’ planning processes—from financial planning to production order feedback. We create planning organizations and sustainable processes, implement the developed concepts in the required SAP cloud solutions, and offer professional project and change management.“
Fabian Stocker
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What motivates you?
„I enjoy working at valantic due to the flat hierarchies and the huge creative freedom. I am also very proud of my team whose unwavering dedication and enthusiasm permanently inspire me. It pleases me enormously to see what we can achieve together and how my colleagues develop. Also, the excellent collaboration with SAP in recent years has been another key factor contributing to my job satisfaction.“
Fabian Stocker
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
What are your tasks at valantic?
„I work together with a colleague, managing valantic’s SAP Digital Supply Chain portfolio. This involves both the strategic expansion of our division and overseeing day-to-day operations. Chiefly occupied with sales, I have focused on large end-to-end projects with a supply chain bias in recent years. I also work on the management team of strategically important projects and sometimes participate directly in project implementation.“
Fabian Stocker
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
Fabian, what did you do before you came to valantic?
„After completing my studies in Augsburg, I gained hands-on experience in production planning and related processes at an industrial company. In 2011, I joined valantic, where I spent several years working on various supply chain-management consulting projects, focusing on integrated processes and SAP consulting. More recently I have built one of the most successful SAP planning teams in the German-speaking region.“
Fabian Stocker
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
„How can a company's global network be holistically mapped in SAP to visualize and solve global planning conflicts? This question has occupied me since I began working and motivates me every day anew to create real and measurable added value for our customers.“
Fabian Stocker, Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division SAP Services
Coffee Talk of colleagues in Mainz
What are your areas of expertise and key responsibilities at HÖVELER HOLZMANN—a valantic company?
„I have devoted over 20 years to supply chain optimization and smart procurement, focusing mainly on the consumer goods, retail, and mobility sectors.“
Daniel Belka
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
What motivates you? What are you passionate about?
„My motivation stems from a passion for generating value for my customers and tackling their challenges. I find immense joy in working together with, and empowering, people, and fostering team development. I am especially driven by initiatives that meaningfully impact profit and loss, and projects that nurture sustainable skills development for our customers.“
Daniel Belka
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
Daniel, what do you believe sets valantic apart from other consulting firms?
„valantic is unique because of the strong entrepreneurial spirit of its partners and an unwavering commitment to crafting the best possible solutions for our clients. We strongly emphasize honoring our obligations and relentlessly strive for operational excellence in all aspects of our work. Moreover, our holistic positioning—from strategy development to technology implementation—allows valantic to offer its clients a truly end-to-end experience.“
Daniel Belka
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
What was your professional background before joining HÖVELER HOLZMANN—a valantic company?
„Before joining HÖVELER HOLZMANN, I spent more than 10 years in management positions at leading international retail groups, focusing on purchasing and supply chain management.“
Daniel Belka
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
What motivates you?
„I get excited when our customers talk about the success of our solution in their company after a project. I like to recall a conversation with a plant manager whose development projects we converted to an agile approach within a year and developed production-critical software without a lengthy specification phase. With the conversion, the plant was able to react highly flexibly to changes in production from then on and thus implement significant increases in efficiency and changes to processes. Based on these results, the customer subsequently restructured the whole organization to enable company-wide cooperation & collaboration.“
Stefan Billeb
Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
What are your responsibilities at valantic?
„As Managing Director at valantic Software & Technology Innovations GmbH, I am jointly responsible for the growth and strategic development of the company and stand for the topics Cloud, IoT & Data Analytics, Process Automation and Managed Services.“
Stefan Billeb
Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
What are you on fire for?
„As an individual solution provider, we can create added value for companies, especially in those areas where standard software reaches its limits. In the last years technology has made a huge step forward in terms of its capabilities (e.g. cloud & artificial intelligence). My passion is to create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers and to support them in their digital transformation and add value to their future success.“
Stefan Billeb
Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
Why do you love working at valantic?
„At valantic, people come together to create added value for our customers. The boundaries between the individual companies and their focus is not noticeable in the cooperation, because all parties involved aim to support the customer in the best possible way. Whenever you meet someone new at valantic, the exchange and the joint work is characterized by trust, curiosity and passion to give your best every day. These values are alive and give a lot of pleasure in our daily work - and our customers feel this as well.“
Stefan Billeb
Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
„As former Triathlete I know: Only endurance and pursuit for excellence defines champions. The same applies to Digital Business Transformation.“
Stefan Billeb, Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
Table soccer competition at valantic in Mannheim
Leon and colleagues from our Siegen team
What motivates you?
„My top priority and primary motivation has always been to provide significant added value to each customer and to transform each project, big or small, into a solution that truly helps customers grow and transform their businesses. I take pride in seeing others advance professionally and personally. Seeing people grow with the organization is one of the things that motivates me the most at Do iT Lean. Last but not least, I find that I am highly motivated by the ability to operate in a global market using Portuguese technology and technical skills that are sometimes overlooked in other countries.“
Pedro Delgado
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
What makes valantic special for you?
„The culture and values of valantic and Do iT Lean are totally aligned. The emphasis is on people and how they can add value to the organization. valantic's presence in exciting markets with huge potential for low-code platforms, as well as its increased focus on being the most respected company rather than the largest, perfectly aligns with what Do iT Lean has always stood for.“
Pedro Delgado
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
What are your responsibilities at valantic?
„The primary responsibility and focus will be on bringing low-code solution offerings to markets where valantic already has a strong presence, although with different knowledge, technology and services. valantic's extensive offering lacked low-code platforms until recently. When Do iT Lean joined the family, everything lined up. Low-code will rapidly penetrate new markets. When this happens, valantic will be ready to expand its capabilities. Do iT Lean, on the other hand, will be able to expand its operations with valantic, rather than remaining in very specific market niches.“
Pedro Delgado
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
valantic in 3 sentences:
„People: valantic sees itself as a company that reflects the diversity of its employees. People make up the organization. Culture: The company's culture of embracing diverse viewpoints on businesses, markets, and customers while encouraging this mix to coexist harmoniously within the organization, transforming those differences into the same shared vision. Partnership: The goal of valantic, of continuing adding value by acknowledging all of the opinions, points of view, and perspectives of all of the people who make up the company, and as a result, to become Europe's most respected company.“
Pedro Delgado
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
What did you do before joining valantic?
„I completed a masters degree in Software Engineering in 1997 and my first jobs were as a 'geek' software developer. In 2002 I joined OutSystems soon after it was founded and kicked off the services team. My focus was on defining the methods & processes for building applications using low-code development. Seven years later, I co-founded Do iT Lean to help organizations perform their digital transformations using OutSystems. Today I am supported by a team of 300+ low-code, agile software experts helping Do iT Lean be ranked the #1 OutSystems partner on customer satisfaction. I still code once in a while, keeping my geekiness alive.“
Pedro Delgado
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
„Bringing digital transformation to every organization.“
Pedro Delgado, Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
„All your product data under one roof!“
Dieter Dragon, Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
What is your role at valantic?
„As the co-founder and managing director of valantic STI, I play a vital role in driving our company’s growth and shaping its strategic direction—and will continue to do so in the future. I believe digital transformation is crucial for business success, and our mission is to guide our customers throughout this journey.“
Dr. Markus Eisel
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
What do you understand by “success,” and what motivates you?
„To me, success lies in harnessing creativity, performance, and quality to turn skepticism into enthusiasm. This success resonates with everyone involved, such as our customers, employees, and the company. I see it as one of my key responsibilities to nurture an environment where this success can thrive.“
Dr. Markus Eisel
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
What are your main responsibilities at valantic?
„In my role overseeing sales, business development, and delivery, building trust with customers while fostering enthusiasm and a sense of security among employees is paramount to me.“
Dr. Markus Eisel
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
Markus, what did you do before joining valantic?
„I studied geophysics at J.-W.-Goethe University in Frankfurt and earned my doctorate at the Free University of Berlin. Following my academic career at GFM German Research Center For Geosciences in Potsdam and Oregon State University, I switched to IT in 1999, holding positions at S.E.S.A. AG and TietoEnator. In 2007, I co-founded SyroCon AG with Markus Hartmann to pursue my true passion: building a customer-centric business that develops value-added solutions through direct dialogue with its customers.“
Dr. Markus Eisel
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
„Digitalizing business processes is the core value that digital transformation offers organizations. Our mission is to design solutions that achieve this objective.“
Coffee break at the valantic office in Dreieichh
Christoph at his workplace in Eschborn
Falk, what are your main duties at valantic?
„Drawing on over 30 years of experience as a management consultant, I specialize in supply chain management, focusing on process, organizational, and technology consulting. I prioritize achieving operational excellence and delivering added value for our customers at every point of our collaboration. Simultaneously designing processes and IT is fundamental to achieving this goal.“
Dr. Falk von Falkenhausen
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
What are you passionate about?
„Logistics is an exceptionally diverse and interesting field. Although often viewed as a traditional discipline, it is rife with innovation. As an enthusiastic electric car driver since 2018, I am especially motivated by addressing challenges related to e-mobility, for example, as well as the need for automation to overcome workforce shortages and the sustainability aspects of supply chain and logistics. These topics inspire me to seek effective solutions.“
Dr. Falk von Falkenhausen
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
What makes valantic special for you?
„valantic is defined by a distinctive blend of growth, modern organizational structures, and a forward-thinking management culture. We leverage synergies while encouraging autonomous entrepreneurial action—a combination that sets us apart from other consulting firms.“
Dr. Falk von Falkenhausen
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
Where did you work before joining valantic?
„Before joining valantic, I was a partner at Wassermann AG, overseeing supply chain management projects in the mechanical engineering, pharmaceutical, automotive, and logistics sectors. Before that, I studied business administration at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich and earned my doctorate in productivity management at the Technical University of Munich.“
Dr. Falk von Falkenhausen
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
„Nothing excites me more than exploring the potential of new technologies and recognizing their value in designing business processes.“
Dr. Falk von Falkenhausen, Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
„The future is already here, it's just not evenly distributed. – William Gibson“
Viliane and Ranjeet in the break room of the valantic offices in Eschborn
valantic in three sentences:
„A global culture that emerges from the common values of each company (competence center) and always respects the differences in an environment that promotes the generation of value and personal gratification and happiness. Freedom to do what each competence center does best and to promote the collective image and success of the entire group. Ambition to be recognized for its ethics, know-how, quality of work, reliability and trust.“
Frederico Ferreira
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
What makes valantic special for you?
„At valantic we have a strong community of entrepreneurs that share a common set of values and objectives and who cooperate to generate value for our customers. This approach allows us to focus on our offer while at the same maintain the dynamic of smaller companies led by their founders. This makes valantic very special for me, it gives us the possibility to follow our initial dream, within a larger group that can offer broader solutions to customers and the confidence of a more robust brand. And this is not a story, it is a real practice that we experienced (and enjoyed!).“
Frederico Ferreira
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
What motivates you?
„I am a very curious person, I love to learn new things and use that knowledge and use it in engineering to create practical artifacts and solutions to improve people's lives. An old painter and wise friend of mine used to say "When the world passes us by the door we should give it a whirl!" This is a phrase that reflects well my motivation, to take advantage of opportunities to help set the world straight, to do what is possible to make the world a better place. In short, question the world, learn and apply that knowledge for the benefit of all.“
Frederico Ferreira
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
What are your values & hobbies?
„My set of values are honesty, pro-activity, responsibility, freedom and respect. I praise work ethic and knowledge seeking, and respect people for that. I like to be near the sea, walking, cycling, listening to music and reading. History, leadership, technology and science are my favorite subjects.“
Frederico Ferreira
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
Frederico, what did you do before joining valantic?
„I have over 40 years of experience, starting as an Electronic and Telecommunications Engineer and later earning a Master's degree in Computers and Software Engineering. During my career I balanced my interests for technology with business management positions, starting from real time programmer at EID, then technical director at Oracle Portugal, COO of Whateversoft (a Java development company), VP of Solutions Delivery at OutSystems and finally as one of the founders of Do iT Lean, a custom made web and mobile software low-code development company.“
Frederico Ferreira
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
Sarah in a meeting box in Mannheim
What are you passionate about?
„While digital supply chains are now widely understood, their end-to-end implementation in daily operations still presents challenges that we address collaboratively with our clients. By leveraging our talented workforce, cutting-edge technologies, and a systematic approach to processes, we enhance the competitiveness of individual companies and bolster Europe as a thriving business hub. This mission inspires me to approach each day with enthusiasm.“
Martin Hofer
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
What do you focus on at valantic?
„I focus on achieving measurable improvements in essential areas such as ensuring process stability and reducing throughput times. If we can help manufacturing companies—my area of expertise—progress to the next stage of digitalization, I have achieved my goal. I thrive on highlighting transformative opportunities that empower companies and leaders to act courageously. My aim is to inspire them: to boldly explore new avenues, think expansively, and strive for market leadership, leaving their competitors far behind.“
Martin Hofer
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
Martin, is there something that makes you proud in your daily work?
„valantic has evolved from a conventional software consulting firm into a provider of innovative and business-critical insights. Our approach focuses on authentic consulting and fostering relationships built on mutual respect. This dedication cultivates enduring customer partnerships that often last for decades—20 years or more is not uncommon. It makes me immensely proud when clients reach out today, recalling how we guided them through a crisis in the mid-1990s and successfully orchestrating a turnaround, while remaining committed to ongoing support. This is a true testament to the effectiveness of valantic’s partnership philosophy.“
Martin Hofer
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
What makes valantic special for you?
„valantic is one of those companies that the market truly needs. We not only deliver measurable business value, but through our digitalization projects, we actively contribute to bolstering the European economy. What sets us apart from other consulting firms is our holistic approach in which we not only develop strategic concepts and design new processes but seamlessly execute their implementation as well. valantic has the expertise and experience needed to handle all of these steps. As the saying goes: Knowledge needs a sound foundation; our robust competence centers allow us to integrate this expertise, offering one-stop solutions unparalleled in the industry. “
Martin Hofer
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
What did you do before joining valantic?
„I have been the Managing Director of valantic Supply Chain Excellence GmbH since 2017. Before that, I worked at Wassermann AG joining in 1997 as a management consultant, project manager, and later as a partner, and serving on the Executive Board from 2002. With my training in mechanical engineering and degree in industrial engineering, it was a natural progression to focus on optimizing production processes in the mechanical engineering, automotive, and pharmaceutical industries.“
Martin Hofer
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
„Authentic consulting of our customers as equals - that is valantic.“
Martin Hofer, Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
Colleagues in the entrance area of the office in Dreieich
What motivates you?
„I am energized by delivering measurable success for our customers, whether it’s boosting revenue through an optimized supply chain or cutting costs by securing the best conditions in a high-performance supplier network.“
Florian Holzmann
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
Florian, what do you enjoy most about being a part of valantic?
„I believe the synergy of our “One-Firm” and “Culture of Cultures” principles is unbeatable for both our customers and our team. The One-Firm approach ensures our clients experience consistent excellence and high quality standards at every stage of the customer journey. Simultaneously, the Culture of Cultures encourages our team to share their unique insights, allowing us to make impactful contributions where it matters most.“
Florian Holzmann
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
What sets valantic apart from other consulting firms?
„The values we stand by are embraced and practiced across the entire Group.“
Florian Holzmann
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
What was your professional journey before founding HÖVELER HOLZMANN—a valantic company?
„Before founding HÖVELER HOLZMANN—a valantic company, I worked as a project manager at a specialist consulting firm for procurement optimization and at IBM Global Business Services in the areas of Strategy & Change and Extended Supply Chain Management.“
Florian Holzmann
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
„We are driven by a passion to transform supply chain management and procurement into distinct competitive advantages for our clients.“
Florian Holzmann, Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
What are your specialist fields and key responsibilities at valantic?
„At HÖVELER HOLZMANN, we pride ourselves on our specialization. My areas of expertise are procurement and supply chain optimization—the perfect fit for what we do!“
Dr. Bernhard Höveler
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
What are you passionate about?
„With over 30 years of experience, I have an enduring passion for purchasing and supply chain optimization. I thrive on helping our customers save money, and achieving cost reductions and implementing top-tier processes and structures truly energizes me. This is what drives my motivation every day! “
Dr. Bernhard Höveler
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
Bernhard, what was your career path before founding HÖVELER HOLZMANN—a valantic company?
„Before founding HÖVELER HOLZMANN—a valantic company, I worked in the Operations Practice division at Kearney, where I specialized in optimizing purchasing and supply chains for large corporations. “
Dr. Bernhard Höveler
Partner & Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries
„The power of trust in relationships!“
Shahin Khazanbeik, Managing Director, valantic Division Smart Industries