Join a powerful network of peers

Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CIOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and experiences, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs

Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.

Insights

Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CIOs approach similar challenges.

Connections

Make new connections, enhance your career through an exclusive network, and build lasting relationships with peers.

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today.

  1. Accelerating High Growth and Digitally-Driven Outcomes
  2. Thriving through Volatility - Empowering People, Resiliency and Insights
  3. Orchestrating Change - Influencing Culture and Creating Value

DACH CIO Governing Body


A regional Governing Body leads the DACH CIO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CIOs, for CIOs.

Co-Chairs

Jochen Göttelmann

Lufthansa Cargo AG
CIO

Michael Müller-Wünsch

Otto GmbH & Co KG
CIO

Sinanudin Omerhodzic

Aldi Nord
CTO

Sandeep Sen

Linde Plc
Global CIO

Members

Stefano Alecu

Fresenius
SVP CIO

Alexander Bockelmann

Baloise
CTO

Ricardo Diaz Rohr

Emil Frey
CIO

Nacho Fresco

FIFA
Director of Technology

Klaus Glatz

Andritz
Chief Digital Officer

Harald Greiner

Holtzbrinck Publishing Group
Vice President IT, Technology & Sourcing

Walter Grüner

Covestro
CIO

Annette Hamann

Beiersdorf
CIO

Stefan Haverkock

Brenntag AG
VP IT Corporate & EMEA

Stefan Henkel

Siemens Healthineers
CIO

Archana Jain

Zurich Insurance
CTO

Thomas Kleine-Möllhoff

PFIZER PHARMA GMBH
IT Lead DACH

Markus Koepfli

Mettler Toledo
CIO / Head Digital Business Services

Allison Krill

Deutsche Börse
CTO

Hartmut Mueller

Mercedes-Benz Group
Vice President IT Technology & Cross Functions

Claudia Plattner

European Central Bank
Director General for Information Systems

Dirk Ramhorst

Evonik
CIO

Esteban Remecz

Maxion Wheels
CIO

Andre Rothfuss

BorgWarner
VP Information Technology

Andre Scheidhammer

HENSOLDT
CIO

Stefan Schloter

Deutsche Telekom
CIO Europe

Volker Schrödel

Stihl
CIO

Carolina Soto

Munich Re
Global Head of IT Investment & Asset Management

Rainer Steffl

Mondi
Chief Information Officer

Carsten Trapp

Zeiss Group AG
Head of Corporate IT

Urs Tschumper

Ivoclar Vivadent
IT Director

Christian Ullrich

Straumann Holding
CIO

Jochen Werling

Holcim
Group CIO

Ralf Werner

OGE
CIO & CDO

Thomas Zinniker

BKW AG
CIO

Pablo de Ayala

Dufry
Global IT Director (CIO)

Upcoming Programs


IN-PERSON

14 June 2023 | an evening

DACH CIO Inner Circle - Munich

Roomers Munich, Autograph Collection

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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IN-PERSON

12 September 2023 | an evening

DACH CIO Inner Circle - Frankfurt

Frankfurter Botschaft

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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IN-PERSON

29 November 2023 | 1 day

DACH CIO Executive Summit

Hilton Frankfurt City Centre

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

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