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Hans-Gerd Schaal

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Vice President Digital Engagement at OpenText
📍 Greater Munich Metropolitan Area, Germany

As Vice President of Digital Engagement at OpenText, Hans-Gerd leverages over 25 years of expertise in Enterprise Information Management to drive digital transformation. He focuses on creating a seamless "total experience" for all stakeholders. He is a graduate of the University of Cologne.

He is passionate about leadership, focusing on inspiring teams to explore new routes to market and achieve significant growth rather than simply managing people. He values evolutionary and iterative processes, especially when leadership is required to guide people through change.

He believes the ultimate goal of digital transformation is achieving a "Perfect Information Flow. "

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
Vice President Digital Engagement
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Munich Metropolitan Area, Germany
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Total Digital Experience
Quoted in 2023 on his objective to deliver a total experience that gives all stakeholders—prospects, customers, and partners—easy access to digital content.
Digital Transformation
Expresses excitement for driving digital transformation by applying his extensive experience in consulting, marketing, and sales.
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Career

Work history

9-2021
Vice President Digital Engagement
OpenText
3-2018
Vice President Strategic Initiatives and PMO
OpenText
7-2013 - 3-2018
Senior Director Program Management Ecosystem EMEA and APAC
OpenText
11-2007 - 6-2013
Senior Director SAP Solutions Group EMEA
OpenText
2005 - 2007
Director Business Development
OpenText
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Education
2012 - 2012
Orchestrating Winning Performance (OWP) 2012
IMD
1982 - 1988
Dipl. Handelslehrer
University of Cologne
1973 - 1982
Abitur (university-entrance diploma)
Regino-Gymnasium Prüm
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