The Platform Group SE & Co. KGaA, a leading European software company for platform solutions, has announced the expansion of its C-level leadership team with two internal promotions. Nathalie Richert, previously Head of Investor Relations, has been appointed to the C-level and has additionally assumed responsibility for the Human Resources function. Christoph Hies, who has been with the company for more than six years, has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer and will now oversee marketing activities across the entire group.
This leadership expansion comes as The Platform Group prepares for significant organizational growth, with the company expecting to soon exceed 2,000 employees. Richert emphasized the increasing importance of the HR function given this expansion, stating she looks forward to "further strengthening and advancing our Investor Relations activities" in her dual role. The company's leadership structure otherwise remains unchanged, with Christoph Wilhelmy (COO), Sven Schumann (CPM), Bjoern Minnier (M&A/Finance), Sven Hulsenbeck (CTO), Frederic von Borries (CPO) and Dr. Dominik Benner (CEO) continuing in their positions.
The appointments signal The Platform Group's commitment to strengthening its operational capabilities as it continues its internationalization strategy. Hies noted that the company has "continuously developed and expanded TPG's marketing activities" over the past six years and is now active in more than 26 industries. He expressed enthusiasm about "further integrating our marketing areas at the leadership level and consistently applying this successful approach to new acquisitions." The company's platform solutions serve both B2B and B2C customers through a partner network comprising more than 16,000 partners across diverse industries including luxury goods, optics & hearing, furniture retail, machinery trading, dental technology, and electronics.
CEO Dr. Dominik Benner framed the leadership changes as part of the company's execution on strategic commitments, stating, "We are executing on our commitments: advancing internationalization as outlined for 2025, further strengthening our leadership team, and laying the foundation for a highly successful 2026." The company's confidence is bolstered by current first-quarter developments and its strong 2025 financial performance, which saw preliminary revenue of EUR 728 million and adjusted EBITDA of EUR 55 million according to company figures available on their corporate website at https://corporate.the-platform-group.com.
This leadership restructuring matters because it positions The Platform Group to better manage its rapid growth while maintaining strategic focus on international expansion. With operations across 19 European locations and headquarters in Dusseldorf, the company's ability to integrate marketing functions at the leadership level and strengthen human resources capabilities will be crucial as it scales beyond 2,000 employees. The dual appointment of Richert to oversee both Investor Relations and HR suggests a strategic alignment between talent management and investor communications, potentially creating more cohesive messaging about the company's growth trajectory. For the software industry and platform economy, The Platform Group's continued expansion across 26 diverse industries demonstrates the scalability of platform solutions and their applicability to traditional business sectors undergoing digital transformation.
