Rönneberg Appointed to Dual CFO and COO Role at New Work SE

Portfolio - People | Feb 28, 2025 | Aim Group

Rönneberg Appointed to Dual CFO and COO Role at New Work SE

New Work SE, the German parent company of platforms such as Xing and Kununu, has announced the appointment of Henning Rönneberg as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Rönneberg will assume the roles starting March 10, succeeding outgoing CFO Ingo Chu, and filling a vacancy left by former COO Frank Hassler. With over 25 years of leadership experience in the internet and technology industries, Rönneberg brings extensive expertise, particularly from his previous long-term role at ParshipMeet Group. His knowledge in digital subscription business and M&A will be crucial in driving New Work SE's strategic direction. The company, which operates a diverse set of brands including Kununu and Internations, is listed on the German stock exchange and employs around 1,200 people across various European offices.

Sectors

  • Technology
  • Human Resources

Geography

  • Germany – New Work SE is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, and is listed on the German stock exchange.
  • Europe – The company has additional offices in Berlin, Barcelona, Valencia, Vienna, and Porto, indicating a broad European presence.

Industry

  • Technology – New Work SE operates in the digital and technology sector with platforms like Xing and Kununu, providing online services in job networking and employer rating.
  • Human Resources – New Work SE is involved in HR technology through platforms like Xing, which is a job network, and Kununu for employer ratings.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Henning RönnebergCFO and COOPersonNewly appointed executive for New Work SE, bringing extensive leadership experience from the internet and technology industries.
    New Work SETarget CompanyCompanyA German-based company operating platforms like Xing and Kununu and listed on the German stock exchange.
    Ingo ChuOutgoing CFOPersonCurrent CFO of New Work SE, scheduled to leave the company in mid-2025.
    Frank HasslerFormer COOPersonFormer COO of New Work SE who stepped down last year.
    Tom BureauChairman of Supervisory BoardPersonChairman of the supervisory board of New Work SE, commented on the new appointment.
    ParshipMeet GroupPrevious Employer of Henning RönnebergCompanyA company in the dating platform sector where Rönneberg held significant leadership roles.