The current CEO, Andreas Zipser, had previously informed the Supervisory Board of his decision not to extend his successful tenure. The succession process, which was initiated at an early stage, provides the foundation for a smooth and orderly transition.
Christian U. Haas served as CEO of Umovity and the PTV Group from 2019 to 2025. He led the company’s transformation into a cloud- and subscription-based software business and, together with its owners Bridgepoint and Porsche SE, created two independent companies through the acquisitions of Econolite and Conundra: PTV Logistics and Umovity. The latter is a global platform for intelligent transportation systems, combining software and traffic technology across Europe, Asia and the Americas, which Haas led as CEO until 2025.
Prior to this, Haas was CEO of Collenda and spent around twelve years in senior leadership positions at SunGard and FIS. He began his career in investment banking at Dresdner Kleinwort Benson and Deutsche Bank.
“Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing the way companies operate. Documents and the information they contain are at the heart of this transformation. conrizon combines the trust of more than 8,600 customers with proprietary AI solutions built on their data. On this foundation, we are developing Europe’s leading platform for intelligent business documents. I would like to thank Andreas Zipser for the strong foundation on which we can build. Together with our team, we will continue to pursue this path with determination,”
says Haas on taking up his new role.
“Christian Haas brings more than two decades of international experience at the intersection of technology, software and digital transformation. In numerous leadership roles and as CEO of several technology-driven companies, he has demonstrated an impressive ability to successfully develop and scale complex software and platform businesses. We were particularly impressed by his ability to combine technological innovation with clear strategic direction, as well as his proven track record in building scalable SaaS business models. The Supervisory Board is convinced that Mr Haas is the right person to lead our company into its next phase of growth and innovation. We very much look forward to working with him and wish him every success in his new role,”
Richard Wiegmann, Chairman of the Supervisory Board.
At the same time, Richard Wiegmann acknowledges the achievements of outgoing CEO Andreas Zipser:
“Andreas Zipser’s tenure was characterised by entrepreneurial foresight, strategic determination, successful transformation and cultural change. Through a comprehensive economic and organisational realignment, he established a foundation for profitable growth. The development of a modern cloud and AI portfolio, along with the successful initiation and integration of several acquisitions, has sustainably strengthened our market position and opened up new growth opportunities. The past six years rank among the most successful in our company’s history. On behalf of the entire Supervisory Board, I would like to thank Mr Zipser for his outstanding achievements, tireless commitment and the consistently trusting collaboration. He leaves behind a very well-positioned company with a strong foundation for the future.”
