The Innovators’ Exchange by Oliver Wyman

Christian Kromann, CEO of SimCorp, on Shaping The Future of Investment Management

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Dec 12, 2024
Christian Kromann, CEO of SimCorp, discusses the evolving landscape of financial technology and its impact on investment management. He shares insights from his impressive career merging mathematics with finance, highlighting the pivotal role of technology amid rising client demands. The conversation includes the challenges of leading international teams while maintaining work-life balance. Kromann also reflects on integrating personal passions like fitness and music into a fulfilling professional life, emphasizing adaptability as key to success.
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ANECDOTE

Learning Through Implementation at SunGuard

  • At SunGuard, Christian experienced the early days of financial technology, working on implementations across Europe.
  • This hands-on experience with complex system integrations has been invaluable in his later leadership roles.
ADVICE

Start Broad to Learn More

  • Seek opportunities in larger companies early in your career to gain varied responsibilities because they offer chances to try new roles.
  • Embrace chances to learn broadly, as this early diversity provides valuable experience for future leadership.
ANECDOTE

Joining SimCorp Amid COVID Shift

  • Christian joined SimCorp as CEO during a joint period with the prior CEO, gaining deep insight into the company.
  • He experienced early COVID-19 challenges that accelerated digital transformation and shifted client engagements drastically.
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