The Platform Group Expands C-Level Leadership Team with Key Appointments

The Platform Group SE & Co. KGaA, a leading software company for platform solutions, has announced the expansion of its C-level leadership team. Nathalie Richert, previously Head of Investor Relations, has been appointed as a member of the C-level and has additionally assumed responsibility for the Human Resources function. Christoph Hies, who has been with the company for more than six years, has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer and will now oversee marketing activities across the entire group. These appointments occur as the group prepares to grow to more than 2,000 employees, making the HR function increasingly central, and seeks to further integrate marketing at the leadership level.

Nathalie Richert stated, "I am very pleased to take on this new responsibility. Our group will soon grow to more than 2,000 employees, making the HR function increasingly central. At the same time, I look forward to further strengthening and advancing our Investor Relations activities." Christoph Hies added, "For the past six years, we have continuously developed and expanded TPG’s marketing activities. We are now active in more than 26 industries where we pursue our marketing approach. I look forward to further integrating our marketing areas at the leadership level and consistently applying this successful approach to new acquisitions." In line with this development, internationalization will continue to be driven forward.

Dr. Dominik Benner, CEO of The Platform Group, emphasized the strategic importance of these moves: "We are executing on our commitments: advancing internationalization as outlined for 2025, further strengthening our leadership team, and laying the foundation for a highly successful 2026. The current development in the first quarter makes us confident that we will achieve this goal." The company, which operates Europe-wide in 26 industries through its proprietary platform solutions, reported preliminary revenue of EUR 728 million in 2025 with adjusted EBITDA of EUR 55 million. Its partner network comprises more than 16,000 partners who use the platform solutions to address both B2B and B2C customers. Industries served include the luxury portfolio, optics & hearing, furniture retail, machinery trading, dental technology, and electronics. The Group has 19 locations across Europe and is headquartered in Dusseldorf. More information can be found at corporate.the-platform-group.com.