DATAGROUP SE Expands Executive Board with Appointment of Niels Ackermann as CFO

DATAGROUP SE expands its Executive Board with the appointment of Niels Ackermann as Chief Financial Officer starting June 1, 2026. The company establishes an independent CFO position, previously managed by CEO Andreas Baresel, to strengthen its finance function as part of its continued growth strategy. Ackermann brings over 25 years of international leadership experience in CFO and CEO roles across private and publicly listed companies, with expertise in building private-equity-backed organizations and implementing buy-and-build strategies.

His executive background includes roles at European healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies, along with leadership positions in medium-sized industrial firms where he oversaw finance, accounting, controlling, treasury, M&A, IT, HR, legal, and compliance. Ackermann also possesses investment banking experience from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, providing extensive knowledge in capital market transactions, leveraged buyout structures, and M&A processes. Max H.-H. Schaber, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, emphasized that Ackermann's international CFO experience and understanding of financing and M&A topics will be crucial for DATAGROUP's development.

In his new role, Ackermann will collaborate with the management team to drive organic growth and shape long-term buy-and-build strategies in the German and European markets. This appointment signals DATAGROUP's commitment to enhancing its financial governance and supporting expansion through both organic means and strategic acquisitions. The company's growth approach includes a buy-and-turnaround strategy and a buy-and-build strategy, actively participating in market consolidation. With approximately 4,000 employees and its CORBOX product offering comprehensive IT workplace support for enterprises and public authorities, DATAGROUP positions itself to leverage Ackermann's expertise for sustained growth and market consolidation efforts.