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Florian Ziegler

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Head of Group IT (CIO) at Xella Group
📍 Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Florian Ziegler is the CIO of Xella Group, where he has advanced through multiple IT leadership positions. He is focused on the digital transformation of the building materials industry, leading major projects like a group-wide SAP consolidation and a shift to a cloud-based IT landscape. He earned a Master of Science from Paderborn University.

He is passionate about exploring current IT trends and digitalization, frequently participating in industry events like the "Hamburger IT-Strategietage". Florian shows a commitment to community by taking part in events such as the CIO Charity RUN, demonstrating his interests extend beyond his professional role.

He enjoys visiting Xellas plants firsthand to discuss IT trends and see how digital building services are being implemented.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Head of Group IT (CIO)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Priorities

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Digital Construction
He is deeply involved in Xella's digital services, including BIM and bluesprint, and enjoys seeing these technologies applied in the company's plants.
IT Transformation
He has been instrumental in modernizing Xella's IT infrastructure, including migrating 22 country organizations to a global SAP ERP system and moving to Microsoft Azure.
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Career

Work history

5-2020
Head of Group IT (CIO)
Xella Group
4-2018 - 5-2020
Head of IT - BU Building Materials
Xella Group
1-2017 - 4-2018
Head of Global Business Applications
Xella Group
11-2014 - 1-2017
Head of ERP & Processes
Xella Group
2-2011 - 11-2014
Senior Consultant
MHP - A Porsche Company
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Florian Ziegler appointed new CIO of Xella Group IT. Featured in Corporate Newsroom of the Xella Group
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CIO des Jahres – Xella‑Team TOP 5. Featured in Corporate Newsroom of the Xella Group
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Education
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Paderborn University
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