control IT is synonymous with complex solutions. These we deliver with a well-coordinated team. On top of that, we maintain the construction exchange with our clients, because a thorough understanding of their issues makes our solutions even more productive.
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CEO | Managing Partner Origination, Marketing, Strategy
Jan joined control IT in 2014 and has been the management spokesman since 2015. He is responsible for the areas marketing and sales. His and his team’s task is to find the optimal intersection between market impulses, client needs and project consultancy, and to feed it into the product development process. His ambition is to use market specifications and ideas to generate productive, user-friendly software solutions in collaboration with Christian and Rieks. Moreover, Jan jointly develops strategic options for the company, and takes charge of their implementation.
Managing DirectorExecution, Standardisation, Operations
Christian joined the management team in 2017 and has been Managing Director since 2019. His responsibilities range from the recruitment of motivated project teams, to the initiation of efficient processes, and all the way to the management of client projects. Christian is the main person responsible for the bison.box standard content in the area of asset planning, and specialises in the area of residential and corporate real estate management.
Co-FounderExecution, Special Projects
Rieks coordinates and heads the special projects business as a partner of control IT. Together with his team, he ensures the flexible adaptability of our solutions in particularly complex projects for a number of key accounts and during the implementation of customised solutions. Rieks has the in-depth know-how and project experience of many years in the business, providing important impulses for the development of products in interaction with clients.
Managing DirectorGeneral Manager Planon CE | Executive Vice President des Planon Group Board
Stephan joined Planon in 2014 and has been heading the EMEA Central Europe business unit ever since. This unit oversees all sales and service activities in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Central Europe. Additionally, he serves as the Executive Vice President for the Real Estate Management business line on the Planon Group's board. Following the acquisition of control IT by Planon in 2023, Stephan also took on the role of managing director at control IT. Before joining Planon, Stephan held various management positions at reputable companies for many years. He possesses extensive experience in management consulting and has successfully led both national and international IT major projects.
Since 2023, control IT has been part of the Planon Group. Planon is a globally operating software provider that assists Corporate Real Estate & Facility Managers, FM service providers, and financial experts in optimizing processes for buildings, people, and work environments. Planon has over 2800 customers in more than 40 countries and has offices in Germany, Austria, Belgium, France, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Canada, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Singapore, New Zealand, Australia, and the USA. Founded in 1982, Planon currently employs more than 1000 professionals dedicated to the success of Planon's customers. To learn more about Planon and its solutions, visit planonsoftware.com.
Originally founded as a sole proprietorship, control IT evolved into a company over the years that sets new standards in its field and that is deeply trusted by clients, partners and employees. All of these individuals are experts in their respective fields, and the joint, partnership-based collaboration is ultimately what ensures the steadily growing success for all stakeholders.
The team spirit defines not only our collective effort but even and especially the interaction with clients and partners. We find it fascinating when good solutions turn into excellent ones – and this is how we cope with the demanding and fast-changing expectations in our products and projects as a well-practised team. The special spirit defines us and results in long-term client relationships rooted in partnership.
While looking back on a successful track record, control IT also faces a bright outlook. Principles and accountability are key factors for our corporate and personal actions. Ever since the company was formed in 1995, we have put a premium on the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). We love sharing some of our success with the society of which we are a part, and are therefore committed to various cultural, academic and social projects. Since we firmly believe in long-term planning, we attach great importance to the support of particularly sustainable causes.
