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DocuWare introduces leadership changes
DocuWare has announced senior leadership changes. Following the announcement of Max Ertl stepping down as co-president and the appointment of co-president Dr Michael Berger as CEO, the latter has established an executive management level team that will support him in driving the company’s overall growth trajectory. The leadership team comprises: Michael Bochmann, chief product and technology officer; Benedikt Dischinger, chief financial officer; Uta Dresch, chief operating officer and Hermann Schäfer, chief sales and marketing officer. "I am honoured to work with this exceptional group,” said Dr Michael. “Their expertise and dedication to DocuWare and its people will be instrumental in leading our company to new heights. As my co-president, Max Ertl, steps down from his role on behalf of all of us at DocuWare, I thank Max for his dedication and valuable contribution over the last 23 years.” Dr Michael began his career in innovation and management roles at Siemens. In 2008, he joined DocuWare as vice president R&D and then as
CTO. Following Ricoh’s acquisition of DocuWare in 2019, Dr Michael and Max became managing directors of DocuWare GmbH and co-presidents of the global DocuWare Group. Dr Michael was president of product, services and finance while Max was responsible for sales and marketing. Michael Bochmann joined DocuWare in 2023 as managing director of DocuScan, a company he co-founded, and which was acquired by DocuWare. As CPTO,
Dr Michael Berger CEO
Michael will oversee DocuWare’s product strategy and technology development.
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As CFO, Benedikt will oversee the departments of people and culture, corporate IT, legal and compliance, strategy and controlling and will remain responsible for finance. In her new role, Uta will also oversee global customer support and professional services, as well as the day-to-day operations of DocuWare to ensure continued efficiency and optimisation of internal processes. As CSMO, Hermann will assume global responsibility for sales and marketing within DocuWare.
DUPLO names global marketing director
DUPLO has appointed Marine Kerivel- Brown to the position of global marketing director. This announcement follows the appointment of Peter Jolly as chief innovations officer EMEA in 2024. A seasoned marketing leader, Marine had previously led Duplo International’s marketing strategy across EMEA. Now, in her expanded role, she will extend her influence worldwide, collaborating closely with Duplo Corporation and Duplo Seiko in Japan and the USA to unify and amplify the brand’s marketing strategy on a global scale.
As a leading manufacturer and distributor of automated finishing
solutions, DUPLO is well known for its automated, highly efficient and modular print finishing and embellishment systems. With Marine at the helm of global marketing, the company is set to enhance brand alignment, market reach, and innovation-driven engagement across all its territories. Based at Duplo’s EMEA headquarters in the UK, Marine will work alongside key DUPLO leaders worldwide to drive marketing synergy and growth.
Marine Kerivel-Brown global marketing director
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