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From Crisis Mode to Stability

  • Stakeholder: Leading software development company
  • Industry: IT, telecommunications, and media
  • Duration: 19 months
  • XQI Manager role: CTO
Initial Situation

Impending Crisis

A market leader in insurance software was on the brink of collapse. Multiple failures had severely damaged its reputation. At the same time, shareholders were losing confidence – caused by a lack of transparency and inadequate reporting.

Challenge

Three Acute Crisis Areas

The company was struggling with failed major projects and inefficient development processes, while negative annual results and non-transparent cost structures threatened liquidity. At the same time, the lack of shareholder trust was blocking every strategic decision.

Strategy

Two-Stage Transformation Plan

The interim CTO pursued a two-stage transformation approach. First, he stabilized the company through a consolidation program. In parallel, he drove forward the strategic realignment with the implementation of a detailed execution concept.

Results

€16 Million Improvement in Results

The interim CTO saved the company through transparency, cost optimization and a new product strategy.

  • Improved results
  • Controlling measures
  • Product strategy

"The interim manager implemented a demanding transformation and consolidation program with rapid results. He laid the foundations for continued positive development. The good cooperation is characterized by high professional expertise, 'passion' and critical distance. He consistently held up a mirror to us."

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Norbert Eisenberg

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