BuildTec Software Group (BTSG), one of Europe’s leading platforms comprising of partner companies for innovative software solutions in the construction and crafts sector, today announces the appointment of Thomas Surwald as the new CEO of the Group. In this role, he succeeds Alexander Neuss, who is stepping down from the operational business and will continue to play a key role in the strategic direction of BTSG, as President and member of the Advisory Board.
Under the leadership of Alexander Neuss, BTSG has established itself as one of the leading platforms for innovative software solutions in the construction and crafts sector. With over 500 employees today, BTSG is driving the growth of the platform to deliver even better and more tailored software solutions to its customers. BTSG covers the areas of construction ERP, timber construction, staircase construction and sheet metal processing, among others, and combines brands such as SEMA, Compass, Powerbird, Sitara, Pro-Bau/S (Husemann & Fritz), DigiPara, E-Komplet, Acies and SORBA.
"It has been an honor to lead BTSG in recent years and to actively shape the growth and success story of this company together with a strong team. I am looking forward to remaining a part of the BTSG family and contributing to the future of the company from a different perspective, as President and member of the Advisory Board, bringing my experience to this new role," says Alexander Neuss.
His successor, Thomas Surwald, has 25 years of experience in successfully leading and managing companies in innovation-driven markets. His outstanding successes include the expansion of the portal, application, hosting and DSL business as CEO of 1&1 Internet AG, the development of the triple play / broadband business as a member of the management of Unitymedia and Kabel Baden-Württemberg (now Vodafone) and the establishment and expansion of Telematic Services as Managing Director within the E.ON Group. As Group CEO of the COMCAVE Group and Board Member of Amadeus fire AG, Thomas successfully established and expanded technology and software-driven education platforms over the past eight years.
"I am very much looking forward to my new role and to working with the BTSG team," says Thomas "What drives me is my enthusiasm for people and the challenge of visibly developing companies for the future. My ultimate goal is to be successful together and to meet our customers' expectations better than anyone else in the market with innovative products and unique service."
Philipp Struth, Partner at Bregal Unternehmerkapital (BU), comments: "We decided on the new CEO position together with Alexander Neuss and planned for the long term. We are delighted to have found the ideal successor in Thomas Surwald. We are convinced that he has the necessary skills and enthusiasm to continue BTSG's success story. At the same time, we would like to thank Alexander Neuss for his cooperation and his significant contribution to our success to date. He has laid a very strong foundation for the next phase of growth. We are delighted that he will continue to support the Group as President and member of the Advisory Board."
