DATAGROUP SE is expanding its Executive Board with the appointment of Niels Ackermann as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective June 1, 2026. The move establishes an independent CFO position, a role previously managed by CEO Andreas Baresel. This strategic enhancement of the leadership structure aims to strengthen the company's finance function as part of its ongoing growth strategy.
Niels Ackermann brings over 25 years of international leadership experience, having held CFO and CEO positions in both private and publicly listed companies. His expertise includes building and developing private-equity-backed organizations and implementing buy-and-build strategies. Ackermann has served in executive roles across European healthcare providers, the pharmaceutical industry, and medium-sized industrial companies, overseeing finance, accounting, controlling, treasury, M&A, IT, HR, and legal and compliance. Additionally, he has investment banking experience from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, with deep knowledge of capital market transactions, leveraged buyout structures, and M&A processes.
Max H.-H. Schaber, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of DATAGROUP SE, commented: "With Niels Ackermann, DATAGROUP wins a very experienced finance expert. His international CFO experience, his deeper understanding of financing and M&A topics as well as his track record in building high-growth organizations will play a crucial role in the further development of DATAGROUP."
In his new role, Ackermann will collaborate with the management team to drive organic growth and shape the long-term buy-and-build strategy within the German and European market. DATAGROUP, one of the leading German IT service providers, employs approximately 4,000 employees across Germany, designing, implementing, and operating IT infrastructures and business applications. The company's CORBOX product offers full-service IT support for global workplaces in medium and large enterprises, as well as public authorities. DATAGROUP pursues growth both organically and through acquisitions, with a notable strategy for integrating new companies. The company actively participates in market consolidation through its buy-and-turnaround and buy-and-build strategies.
More information about DATAGROUP can be found on their website at https://www.datagroup.de. The original press release is available on https://www.newmediawire.com.
