emnify today announced two strategic executive appointments to accelerate international expansion. The company named Sacha Herrmann as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Meanwhile, Christian Friis joins the executive team as Chief Revenue Officer.
These appointments follow recent leadership changes at the organization. Recently, the company named Kenneth De Spiegeleire as Chief Executive Officer. Furthermore, Frank Stoecker assumed the role of Executive Chairman of the Board. Consequently, these additions strengthen financial, operational, and commercial capabilities for the company.
“We have proven momentum. Our ambition is to now turn it into global category leadership,” said Kenneth De Spiegeleire, CEO of emnify. “That requires sharper focus, disciplined execution, and the right capabilities in the right seats. Sacha brings financial leadership and operating experience to help us scale with confidence. Christian brings the commercial intensity and international go-to-market expertise to expand our customer base and accelerate growth. Both are proven leaders, and I’m delighted to welcome them to emnify.”
Deep Finance and Commercial Expertise
Herrmann brings over 25 years of international financial and operational expertise to the role. Previously, he served as Chief Financial Officer at Soldo. In addition, he helped scale Nexthink into a global software leader valued at $3 billion. He holds a CPA license and managed cross-functional teams across three major international markets.
“emnify has the technology, market opportunity, and ambition to build a defining company in global IoT connectivity,” said Sacha Herrmann. “My role is to help translate that ambition into a scalable operating model, bringing clarity to decisions, discipline to investment, and the financial foundation required for durable growth. I’m excited to join Kenneth and the team at such an important point in emnify journey.”
Friis brings extensive commercial experience across high-growth technology sectors. Specifically, his background spans artificial intelligence, B2B SaaS, fintech, and telecommunications. Previously, he led the global go-to-market organization at Dixa. Moreover, he held senior executive leadership positions at both TDC and Nets.
“emnify has built differentiated technology in a market with enormous potential,” said Christian Friis. “The opportunity is to convert that advantage into even greater value for customers and more predictable growth worldwide. That means staying close to customers, focusing our commercial engine, and executing with speed and consistency. I’m thrilled to join the team and help build the next chapter.”
As CFO, Herrmann will lead the global finance organization to build a scalable operating model. Likewise, Friis will manage the global revenue organization as CRO. Ultimately, his team will drive customer value and oversee international market expansion.
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Source: Businesswire
