Management change at the Foconis Group

Olaf Pulwey takes over as CEO

Herzogenrath, 3th June 2024. End of 2023, four established software companies joined forces in the Foconis GmbH. The group supports key departments in banks with efficient and secure software solutions. With Olaf Pulwey as the new CEO, a familiar face within Foconis moves to the top of the group. Sebastian Pöhlmann takes over the management of Foconis Payment GmbH (formerly van den Berg FS GmbH).

At the end of 2023, four leading providers of financial and banking software joined forces to form the Foconis Group, supporting the banking industry in the areas of payments, trading, compliance management, business intelligence and analytics. This successful transaction also marks the beginning of a new era for the management: Olaf Pulwey, previously CEO of FOCONIS AG, takes over the management of the Foconis Group from Christian Fink, who is retiring from the company for personal reasons.

The group is systematically continuing along the path it started at the beginning of the year: After GenoData EDV-Systeme GmbH was renamed Foconis Analytics GmbH and pdv Financial Software GmbH changed to Foconis Trading GmbH, van den Berg FS GmbH was recently renamed Foconis Payment GmbH. FOCONIS AG is also in the process of merging with Foconis Analytics GmbH, thus taking the final step in consolidating Foconis as a single, strong brand on the group and company level. The new architect of success is Olaf Pulwey. The entire Foconis Group will benefit from his experience as CEO of FOCONIS AG. Pulwey's responsibilities range from the strategic direction and consistent growth of the group to a matter close to his heart: "Sales and marketing have always been a great passion of mine. Fortunately, both are crucial for the success of a company or even a group", Pulwey confirms, "I can now combine my responsibilities and look forward to the development of this great constellation".

Foconis Payment GmbH: Sebastian Pöhlmann takes over as Managing Director

Foconis Payment GmbH, formerly van den Berg FS GmbH, is a leading provider of innovative software solutions for payment transactions. With decades of experience in the areas of instant payments, individual payments, SEPA card clearing and SWIFT and EBICS connectivity, the company has established itself as a specialist. Sebastian Pöhlmann, former Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the company, is now responsible for the management of Foconis Payment GmbH. Christian Fink is handing over the position for personal reasons.

FOCONIS Group on course for growth

The Foconis Group will continue to expand its range of software and services for companies in the financial market and support its customers with innovative, efficient and secure solutions. The clear focus on quality, security and strategic growth remains a constant.

Foconis GmbH

Founded in 2023, Foconis GmbH unites van den Berg FS GmbH, FOCONIS AG with GenoData EDV-Systeme GmbH and pdv Financial Software GmbH to form an important software partner for financial institutions in Europe, especially in the DACH region. With DECIDE, FOCONIS-ZAK®, GDix and PPM, the partners' Software-as-a-Service solutions take center stage. The Foconis Group supports various highly specific operational areas of financial institutions with proven expert systems. The company focuses on payment transactions, data analysis and consolidation, process efficiency, business intelligence and compliance management. group.foconis.com

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Management change at the Foconis Group

Olaf Pulwey takes over as CEO

End of 2023, four established software companies joined forces in the Foconis GmbH. The group supports key departments in banks with efficient and secure software solutions. With Olaf Pulwey as the new CEO, a familiar face within Foconis moves to the top of the group. Sebastian Pöhlmann takes over the management of Foconis Payment GmbH (formerly van den Berg FS GmbH).

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