DATAGROUP appoints Niels Ackermann as new CFO to drive expansion
DATAGROUP SE has named Niels Ackermann as its new Chief Financial Officer, starting 1 June 2026. The company, one of Germany's top IT service providers with around 4,000 employees, created the standalone CFO role after previously combining it with the CEO's duties. Ackermann brings over 25 years of leadership experience in finance and corporate strategy to the position. Ackermann's career spans executive roles in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and industrial sectors. He has also worked in investment banking at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. His expertise includes building private-equity-backed businesses and executing buy-and-build strategies—key areas for DATAGROUP's growth plans.
The company has expanded rapidly through both organic development and acquisitions. Since 2020, it has completed at least six strategic takeovers in Germany and Europe, including CONPLUS group, URANO Informationssysteme, and iT TOTAL AG. More deals are expected as part of its consolidation strategy. Max H.-H. Schaber, Chairman of DATAGROUP's Supervisory Board, highlighted Ackermann's strong track record. In his new role, Ackermann will focus on driving organic growth and refining the firm's long-term acquisition strategy.
Ackermann's appointment comes as DATAGROUP strengthens its leadership to support further expansion. His experience in mergers, finance, and scaling businesses aligns with the company's focus on market consolidation. The new CFO position will now operate independently from the CEO's responsibilities.
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