Ralf Pichler is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the telecommunications and consulting sectors. Currently serving as Managing Director & SVP at T-Systems International, Ralf oversees a P&L exceeding EUR 500m for the Deutsche Telekom Group, leading a team of approximately 1,500 experts in consulting, IT, digitization, and managed services. Ralf holds key leadership positions including Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Detecon International and Member of the Supervisory Board at equinux AG. Previously, Ralf was the Chief Executive Officer of Detecon International GmbH, where a successful transformation was executed, resulting in strong growth, and held various high-level roles at Ericsson, including President & CEO for Turkey & Iran and Global Head for Strategy & Portfolio in Global Services. Ralf's educational background includes a degree in Business Administration from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and executive programs at prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and Singularity University.