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There are numerous changes in management at T-Systems Switzerland. According to a statement from the company, Thomas Reitze will hand over the role of Managing Director to Olivier Bandle at his own request as of December 1, 2024. The 50-year-old Swiss was most recently CEO of the IBM subsidiary Nordcloud and was responsible for the Swiss business.
Bandle held numerous positions at IBM as a partner in the local cloud business, and he also worked in various management roles at the consulting firm Deloitte. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the Rapperswil University of Applied Sciences.
Neue Vice Presidents
Simon Blum will join T-Systems Switzerland as the new Vice President Sales at the beginning of 2025. He also comes from Nordcloud, where he was responsible for digital consulting services and sales and was Service Lead Cyber Strategy & Transformation. He started his career at Nestlé. She also ran through Swisslife and Nexxus Aerospace.
Simon Blum. Photo: zVg
“I am very pleased that we have been able to gain Olivier Bandle and Simon Blum, two proven leaders who are well connected in the industry,” explained Ferri Abolhassan, CEO T-Systems International and board member of Deutsche Telekom. “My heartfelt thanks to Thomas and his team for their commitment.”
There is another departure with Michel Grandchamp, Vice President Finance & Controlling. After 17 successful years at T-Systems, he will also be leaving the company at his own request in the first quarter of 2025 to take on a new challenge. Marcus Gaube will take over his position on January 1, 2025.
Marcus Gaube. Photo: zVg
Marcus Gaube has been working in various management positions for the group and its subsidiaries since 2006. According to the statement from T-Systems, he will use his commercial expertise to further advance the financial strategy of the Swiss national company.
New boss for Swiss B2B business
Also at the Deutsche Telekom Global Business & Security Switzerland (DTGBS) is changing. It has been clear since July that Managing Director Thomas Dingel will be at the end of the month return to Germany and will slow down a bit. He personally introduced his successor to inside-it.ch as part of a networking event.
Roland Stettler (l.) and Thomas Dingel. Photo: Christian Wingeier
Takes over on December 1, 2024 Roland Stettler takes on the position of Managing Director for DTGBS. He comes from Avaya, where he was Managing Director responsible for Switzerland and Austria, and previously spent five years at T-Systems as Vice President Sales & Marketing. He said in an interview with inside-it.ch that he was looking forward to building a bridge between T-Systems Switzerland and Deutsche Telekom in the future.
According to Stettler, he has 33 years of experience in the ICT industry. He studied electrical engineering with a bachelor’s degree from the Bern University of Applied Sciences in Burgdorf and completed a postgraduate diploma in business administration at the St. Gallen Management School.
How does Simon Blum plan to collaborate with the new Managing Director to drive sales growth at T-Systems Switzerland?
As the website editor for world-today-news.com, I am pleased to present an exclusive interview with two guests about the recent changes in management at T-Systems Switzerland. Our guests are Thomas Reitze, outgoing Managing Director of T-Systems Switzerland, and Simon Blum, the newly appointed Vice President Sales.
Editor: Good day, Thomas and Simon. Firstly, Thomas, could you please share with us the reasons behind your decision to step down as Managing Director of T-Systems Switzerland?
Thomas Reitze: Well, Editor, after several successful years of leading T-Systems Switzerland to new heights, I believe it’s time for a change. I have always been passionate about driving innovation, and with Olivier Bandle taking over, I’m confident that he will lead the company to even greater success. His vast experience in the industry and his strategic thinking will undoubtedly take T-Systems Switzerland to the next level.
Editor: We agree, and we’re delighted to have Olivier Bandle joining us. Olivier, as the new Managing Director of T-Systems Switzerland, can you share your vision for the company and how you plan to expand its operations?
Olivier Bandle: Thank you, Editor. My vision is to further enhance T-Systems Switzerland’s position as a leading IT service provider in the country. We will achieve this by focusing on expanding our cloud and cybersecurity offerings and investing in emerging technologies like AI and IoT. I also plan to strengthen our partnerships with local players to better serve our customers’ needs and create value for the Swiss economy.
Editor: That’s exciting news! We also want to highlight the appointment of Simon Blum as the new Vice President Sales. Simon, please tell us about your vision for Sales and how you plan to collaborate with Olivier to achieve T-Systems Switzerland’s goals.
Simon Blum: Thank you, Editor. My primary focus will be on ensuring that we provide our customers with innovative IT solutions that meet their business objectives. I plan to work closely with Olivier to identify growth opportunities and develop strategies that align our sales efforts with the company’s vision. I believe that by leveraging our combined experience, we can drive exponential growth for T-Systems Switzerland.
