Consulting, technology and outsourcing giant Capgemini has announced the appointment of Olaf Pietschner as an executive vice president in the new role of chief operating officer for Australia and New Zealand.
Most recently, Pietschner held executive positions as chief information officer at Origin Energy and as IT director at News Corporation. The move, however, marks a return to Capgemini for Pietschner who was principal at Capgemini Central Europe from 2002 to 2004.
“I am very excited to return to Capgemini to be part of what is undoubtedly the most collaborative, innovative and results orientated consulting and technology organisation in the market, and to support our Group ambition for Australia in driving competitiveness and growth. We will drive innovation with our clients to create value for their ongoing digital transformation and to foster top talent in Capgemini,” said Pietschner.
With a career spanning more than 25 years, Pietschner brings extensive experience in consulting and digital transformation from organisations worldwide. He has a track record of delivering both quantitative and qualitative operational efficiencies while at the same time being able to help bring about the change in culture required to effect a compelling digital vision for organisations across multiple industries
“We are pleased to welcome Olaf Pietschner to Capgemini Australia and New Zealand,” said Nicolas Aidoud, head of Capgemini Australia and New Zealand, citing Pietschner’s extensive experience in business, technology consulting and digital transformation.
Aidoud added that Pietschner will play a key role in driving Capgemini offerings in intelligent technology, delivering growth to help clients ramp up their competiveness.
