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grandcentrix - We make IoT happen

grandcentrix, one of the leading companies for the Internet of Things (IoT), claims "We make IoT happen." Established in 2009 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany, the company is a 100% subsidiary of Vodafone. grandcentrix empowers clients through comprehensive IoT services, centered on connecting customers' products with the Internet of Things.

The company operates with a two-pillar strategy by creating IoT products and implementing IoT solutions. As product house grandcentrix develops and offers plug & work IoT products based on future-proof technologies, including award-winning innovations like Modbus Cloud Connect. As IoT solutions factory the company provides and delivers customized, end-to-end development services across embedded systems, backend infrastructure and data solutions (AI) as well as applications, from concept through development to roll-out.

grandcentrix, with a team of 200 experts, distinguishes itself by engineering excellence and a shared passion for technology. The company enables clients to apply IoT, bringing their business opportunities to life. By conscious use of technology, grandcentrix strives to create impact to change the world for the better.

Our identity

As a reliable cooperation partner for our customers and a passionate innovation driver for the market, we position ourselves in the front row of digital transformation.
200+
Experts
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Years of experience
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Productions

Management Team

Matthias Krömer

Matthias Krömer

Chief Executive Officer

As the former Director Corporate Strategy at Vodafone, Matthias brings his extensive experience to grandcentrix. During his 16 years at Vodafone, he was always at the forefront of innovation projects and responsible for the progress in strategic and new areas of technology.

As CEO of grandcentrix, Matthias continues to represent the first mover spirit and, together with our team, is further expanding our expertise as an IoT solution provider.

Roland Hänel

Roland Hänel

Chief Technology Officer

Roland's many years of experience in the IT industry and his deep understanding of the IoT market are helping us to shape the next chapter of our transformation into an IoT powerhouse. He holds a degree in electrical and communications engineering from RWTH Aachen University and co-founded GINKO AG.

Julia Mützel

Julia Mützel

VP Human Resources

Julia brings her experience in recruiting, human resources and organizational development to grandcentrix. Together with her team, she creates working conditions in which our team members can contribute in the best possible way.

Paul Haigh

Paul Haigh

VP Sales

Paul joins grandcentrix coming from Vodafone Group IoT. He co-founded Vodafone's IoT business in Germany in 2011 and was responsible for IoT sales in the Multinational segment for the entire DACH region since 2013.

Raphael Heinrich

Raphael Heinrich

VP Commercial Management

Raphaels many years of experience at grandcentrix in different roles such as Head of PX or VP Finance have created the perfect foundation to develop future business opportunities and take our commercial success to the next level.

Gerald Hoech

Gerald Hoech

VP Finance

Gerald ensures that we remain on an economically sustainable growth path by keeping us informed of the latest figures and planning ahead. His many years of experience in finance help us to achieve our ambitious goals.

Leif Janzik

Leif Janzik

VP Solution Engineering

Leif started his career with us as Head of Human Computer Interaction and is now responsible for the customer specific developments and various competence centers of grandcentrix.

Sebastian Irle

Sebastian Irle

VP Digital Enablement and Customer Operations

Sebastian has been leading the Sysadmin & IT team at grandcentrix since August 2019 and plays a key role in digitizing our business processes and Platform Operations for our customers.

Kai Froese

Kai Froese

VP Products

Kai has been working in product and business management for connected hardware and software products for over 20 years. Products serve as the basis of our projects and give us the necessary freedom to focus on the truly project-specific challenges.