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Dr. Helge Behrends has extensive work experience in the IT industry. Dr. Helge began their career as a Scientific Researcher and Assistant Professor at Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg in 1991. Dr. Helge then worked as a Senior SAP Consultant at CSC from 1995 to 1997. Following this, they joined Uzuner Consulting GmbH as a Senior Management Consultant from 1997 to 1999.

In 1999, Dr. Behrends joined Kraft Foods Group as the Manager of Human Resources Information Systems. Dr. Helge held various roles within the company, including Senior SAP Project Manager, Business Change Manager, and Senior Manager of the Global Siebel Competency Center. Dr. Helge also worked as a Program Director and Business Lead for CE/MEU Integration and Cadbury Integration EMEA.

In 2012, Dr. Behrends joined Mondelēz International as the Director of Enterprise System EMEA. Dr. Helge later became the Director of Business Process Excellence and the Global Director of IS OTC CoE & IS ISC Business Partner MEU. From 2017 to 2019, they served as the Director of Information Technology & Solutions (ITS) & European Market Lead (CIO Europe) at Mondelēz International.

After leaving Mondelēz International, Dr. Behrends joined Carlsberg Group as the VP of Global Business Services for Supply Chain, HR, and Process Excellence. Dr. Helge then became the VP of Integrated IT and the Western Europe CIO. Currently, they are the Head of Strategic IT Management at Swisscard AECS GmbH, starting in 2023.

Dr. Helge Behrends completed their education in computer science and business administration. Dr. Helge attended the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) from 1985 to 1991, where they earned a Diplom degree. Later, they pursued further studies at the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg from 1991 to 1995, obtaining a PhD in Computer Science.