Georg Hetrodt

Georg Hetrodt retired as Chief Executive Officer of SimCorp at year-end 2025 after 27 years with the company, having assumed the CEO position in January 2025. Based in Copenhagen, Hetrodt is recognized as a highly respected executive in the global fintech sector with deep expertise in financial technology and investment management solutions.

Hetrodt brings substantial academic credentials and industry experience. He holds a PhD in Pure Mathematics and an MSc in Mathematics from Universität Münster, Germany. Throughout his tenure at SimCorp, he grew revenue by 440 percent and profitability by 24 percentage points as Managing Director of SimCorp's German subsidiary, demonstrating his focus on growth, team development, and customer success.

Career History

• CEO, SimCorp (January 2025 – year-end 2025)
• Chief Operating Officer, SimCorp and Chief Product Officer, Executive Vice President, responsible for all R&D activities and cloud operations
• Managing Director for SimCorp's Germany and Austria activities
• Head of Presales and Head of Implementations at SimCorp's German subsidiary
• Project Manager at i&k beratung GmbH (prior to joining SimCorp in February 1998)

What Hetrodt could bring to SimCorp's leadership: His 27-year tenure and progression through multiple executive roles positioned him to drive operational continuity and strategic execution. His mathematical background combined with product leadership experience, revenue growth track record at the German subsidiary, and oversight of R&D and cloud operations suggest deep technical acumen and ability to navigate complex technology transformations—valuable capabilities for leading an investment management software company in the evolving fintech landscape.