Leadership Team

Swimmer, traveler, hobby photographer and collector of communications artifacts 

Michael is President of DocuWare Group, where he leads research, product development, engineering, HR and finance. A technology leader and innovator, he is responsible for several additions to the DocuWare product portfolio such as DocuWare Cloud and Intelligent Indexing.  Michael joined DocuWare in 2008 and his vision led the technology in the direction of cloud-based solutions. He became President in 2019. He holds a Ph.D in Computer Science, specializing in distributed and intelligent systems from the University of Dresden (TU). 

Weekend hiker, bicyclist and schnitzel connoisseur 

Max is President of DocuWare Group, where he leads sales and marketing and is responsible for driving global growth in the +100 countries around the world where DocuWare is available. An expert in business development, Max executes the company’s international sales strategies, guiding DocuWare Partners and global sales teams in delivering software solutions to large and small enterprises. He joined DocuWare in 2001, becoming President in 2019. He holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Munich. 

DIY project specialist and ocean surfer 

Benedikt is VP Finance and People & Culture. He is responsible for global budgets, and the planning and roll out of DocuWare’s strategic initiatives. He and his team are committed to accelerating the performance and growth of the company through its culture and people, because talent development and a supportive corporate culture is what empowers employees to be their best. Benedikt joined DocuWare in 2016. He holds a Masters in Logistics from the University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management in Munich. 

Mother of four and hobby cook 

Uta is VP of Client Experience Management. She joined DocuWare in 2018 and established the company’s Client Experience function. Uta’s global team is dedicated to customer advocacy, loyalty and support through consulting, training and education. With over 15,000 customers worldwide, customer retention is a top priority and Uta’s experience in technical customer support has helped foster happy customers who have been with DocuWare for over 25 years. Uta earned her degree in Mathematics from the University of Fribourg.

Mountainbiker, hobby photographer and weekend chef

René Fischer is VP of Product. He is responsible for the team that develops and manages DocuWare’s products. René joined the company in 2023 and brings with him an innovative and customer-centric approach to developing and executing product strategies that aim to turn users into fans. He is also the driving force behind the vision to make DocuWare an even more invaluable product for businesses around the world. René has more than 20 years’ experience in the B2B software industry. He graduated as a state-certified IT business administrator from Municipal Business School in Munich.

Master of the grill, skiing fanatic and nature enthusiast 

Michael is the VP of Sales at DocuWare Corporation. He spearheads channel sales and cultivates partner relationships across the United States and Canada. Michael joined DocuWare as a regional sales director in 2017.  He quickly rose through the ranks because of his unwavering commitment to excellence. He holds a master’s degree in business administration from Midway University. 

Cycles everywhere for wine 

Thomas is VP of Marketing. He is responsible for the company’s global marketing strategy and his team spearheads all marketing efforts including brand and creative, product marketing, demand generation, communications, digital, event and channel marketing. Since joining DocuWare in 2022, Thomas has paved the way for more data-driven decision making around marketing initiatives and an integrated approach to global campaign strategy and planning. Thomas holds a diploma in International Business & Trade from the University of Applied Science in Worms. 

Barbecue enthusiast, SmartHome nerd and world traveler 

Markus is VP of Engineering. He oversees the building of our quality software and keeps his global team on track for delivering technical strategic goals. His responsibilities include shaping and guiding the company’s technical strategy and he was a key driver in DocuWare’s transition to cloud architecture while continuing to provide features for DocuWare on-premises. Markus joined the company in 2004. He earned his degree in Computer Science from the University of Munich (TU). 

Head Chef at Pancake Sunday brunches and lockpicking expert 

Jon is VP Client Services. In this role he oversees the company’s global Support team. His teams are responsible for all technical aspects of client care and support. Jon’s rich experience in client service roles has shown him that the key to success is the delivery of a positive client experience. He joined DocuWare in 2004 and holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of New Haven.

Daring free climber of highest mountains 

Marcin is  Regional VP Sales for the United Kingdom, Spain, Latam, Italy and Poland. In this position, he is responsible for driving sales in regions which DocuWare has identified as having growth and expansion potential. Marcin oversees and directs his globally based sales teams to deliver DocuWare solutions to new markets. Marcin joined DocuWare in 2011. He earned his degree in Management from the University of Krakow.

Tennis player, world explorer and avidly interested in politics  

Olivier is Regional VP of Sales for France and French-speaking regions. He is responsible for enabling sales growth for our existing partners and recruiting new ones while monitoring market trends and competition and developing a strategic plan for DocuWare preconfigured solutions. Olivier joined DocuWare in 2011 and graduated from the ESLSCA Business School in Paris. 

World explorer and hobby cook 

Paul is VP, Finance Americas. He oversees all aspects of the company's North American finance functions, including accounting, financial analysis, payroll, tax and HR. Along with other members of the leadership team, he is closely involved in developing the corporate and long-term growth strategies. Paul joined DocuWare in 2004. He earned his degree in Accounting from Providence College.

Hiker, skier & outdoor enthusiast 

Hermann is VP Partner Sales EMEA and is responsible for Partner sales growth. In this role Hermann oversees and directs his team on enabling sales growth for our Partners. Hermann and his team pave the way for continued sales expansion for all Partners in the EMEA region. He joined DocuWare in 2008 and holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Economics in Bergisch Gladbach.

Bavarian music fan and Australian outback explorer/walk-about (er) 

Stefan is VP Professional Services and Managing Director DocuScan. In this role he leads his global team as they provide technical and software implementation or expansion support to Partners and customers in rapidly developing EMEA regions. Stefan joined DocuWare in 2009 and his technical vision is evident through the product’s evolution. He graduated as a state-certified data processing technician from Municipal Technical School in Munich.

Sports encyclopedia, loves salsa & bachata, collector of rare whiskies

Stefan is Regional VP, Sales. In this role he leads his sales team to expand sales with a particular focus on Partner sales in both established and new markets. The markets he is responsible for include the Nordic countries, Eastern Europe Benelux, Austria, Switzerland, Africa and the Middle East. Stefan joined DocuWare in 2017. He holds a Ph.D in in Geosciences from the University of Munich (LMU).

Swimmer and bookworm 

Martina is VP, Finance EMEA. Her role in this position is to lead the departments responsible for EMEA accounting, Order Processing and Controlling. Martina joined the company in 1994 and leverages over 25 years of experience in the Finance and Accounting division. She holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg.