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G+D acquires majority stake in Netcetera
December 2022 by Marc Jacob
Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) is further expanding its stake in the software company Netcetera. The Munich-based group will double its stake in Netcetera from 30 to 60 percent. The two market leaders are continuing the global expansion of Netcetera’s business and investing in the innovative capabilities of both companies.
G+D joined Netcetera as a strategic partner in September 2020 to accelerate the innovative software company’s growth with digital payment solutions, among others.
To further support Netcetera’s international growth, G+D is increasing its stake in the company to 60 percent, with the share transfer planned for February 2023. Netcetera will remain an independent company.
With the acquisition of the majority of shares, G+D and Netcetera open a new chapter in Netcetera’s corporate history. Together with the Netcetera Board of Directors, CEO and co-founder Andrej Vckovski has decided to step down from the company’s operational management at the end of January 2023. He supports the transition and will continue to play a key role in future developments as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors thanks Andrej Vckovski for his many years of personal commitment and for building Netcetera into a globally operating brand.
New CEO as of February 1, 2023
The Board of Directors appoints Carsten Wengel as the new CEO of Netcetera as of February 1st, 2023. Carsten Wengel heads up global sales and distribution for the digital and card-based payment business at G+D. He brings with him many years of international experience in various executive functions in the IT and financial sectors. Together with the new CFO Nanette Haubensak, announced on September 21st, he complements the existing management team as it pursues Netcetera’s expansion strategy.
