Aunetic Welcomes Raphael Socher as New Chief Commercial Officer

Aunetic, a leading innovator in governance software solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Raphael Socher as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective May 1, 2025.

With over 15 years of experience in software sales, Raphael joins Aunetic with a proven track record of driving business growth and expanding market presence. His extensive expertise in sales and digital transformation will be essential in driving Aunetic's mission to redefine governance processes for organizations.

Raphael succeeds Mikael Falkovén, who has decided to step down from his role to focus more on his personal life and other opportunities. We sincerely thank Mikael for his dedication and contributions to Aunetic and wish him all the best for the future.

Christian Baumgart, CEO of Aunetic, welcomes Raphael to the team: “I greatly appreciate Raphael for his hands-on mentality and his passion for process optimization. He also has a strong strategic mindset that aligns perfectly with Aunetic’s ambitions. His leadership will be instrumental in driving our growth and strengthening our position in the market.”

I am very happy to join Aunetic. With my experience in sales and SaaS, I’m driven to help Aunetic accelerate market growth, shape scalable processes and support the company on its path to sustainable expansion. My vision is to generate the next stage of growth through a customer-centric approach, together with our high-performing team we will be creating real value for our clients.

Raphael Socher
CCO of Aunetic

We are happy to announce the acquisition of Swedish compliance software provider Qnister

Founded in 2017 by Anna-Lena Isaksson and Emelie Terlinder, Qnister AB is a forward-thinking software provider headquartered in Jönköping, Sweden. With a dedicated team of seven professionals, Qnister specializes in providing innovative solutions that empower organizations to enhance compliance, transparency, and security. Qnister’s offering includes software for GDPR, Whistleblowing functions, screening through sanctions lists as well as contract management software. Qnister primarily serves small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various sectors including technology, healthcare, industrials as well as the public sector. Clients include Fagerhult, Svedbergs Group, Unicef and Sveriges radio.

Strengthening Aunetic’s positioning as a preferred compliance software provider in Europe The primary objective of the strategic acquisition of Qnister include the strengthening of Aunetic’s compliance software suite, strengthening of the market position in Sweden and bolstering the Aunetic organization with new talent. As an established player within GDPR and Whistleblowing services, Qnister is uniquely positioned to help drive further growth within the Compliance segment of the Aunetic Group serving to provide strong complementary solutions to Aunetic’s existing suite. In addition, Qnister’s offering within screening and contract management solutions are expected to provide even further avenues for growth. The acquisition of Qnister will also broaden Aunetic’s customer base towards the Small and Medium- sized Enterprises segment and help provide a more holistic solutions offering to customers of both entities. In combination, this strategic move supports Aunetic in its journey to become a leading governance software group in Europe.

Christian Baumgart, CEO of Aunetic: The acquisition of Qnister represents a significant milestone in Aunetic’s journey to becoming a leading governance solutions provider in Europe. By bringing Qnister into our portfolio, we’re not only expanding our footprint in the Swedish market, but we’re also enhancing our capabilities in key areas such as GDPR compliance and whistleblowing services. This move underscores our commitment to delivering holistic, cutting-edge solutions that empower businesses to navigate complex regulatory landscapes with confidence. The integration of Qnister’s innovative solutions, combined with Aunetic’s existing expertise, positions us to better serve our clients by offering a comprehensive approach to governance, risk, and compliance management. As we continue to grow, the talent and technology we gain from Qnister will fuel further innovation, helping us provide even more value to our clients and businesses of all sizes across Europe.

We at Qnister are proud to join the Aunetic family and look forward to collectively offering even broader and stronger solutions within compliance. Through this merge, we now have the opportunity to further develop our services in GDPR, whistleblowing, and contract management while also strengthening our presence both in Sweden and across the European market. Our shared vision of simplifying regulatory compliance for businesses of all sizes aligns with Aunetic’s expertise and ambitions. Together, we can create even more value for our clients and help them face the future challenges of governance and compliance.

Christian Ögren
CEO of Qnister

Event: Aunetic User Group Meeting 2024

This year's User Group Meeting will be held on September 11th, 2024, in Hamburg!

Focus will be on latest developments, best practices and new use cases. We are very excited to introduce our enhanced Governance portfolio and demonstrate how it will benefit you. This will be the first time where also Tax & Legal and Regulatory Compliance will be covered to show the synergies across governance departments.

Date: September 11th 2024

Time: 10.00 am – 5.00 pm, + Networking Dinner

Location: H4 Hotel Hamburg-Bergedorf

Please use the following link to register: Registration We are looking forward to seeing you in Hamburg!

Aunetic Appoints Mikael Falkovén as Chief Commercial Officer to Lead Global Sales Expansion

Aunetic, a frontrunner of governance software solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Mikael as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective March 18, 2024. Mikael joins Aunetic with a proven track record of driving business success in dynamic and competitive landscapes. His extensive experience in sales and market expansion will be instrumental in propelling Aunetic to new heights of client growth.

Mikael's appointment comes at a time when Aunetic has been experiencing a commendable 20% business growth year-over-year. In his new role, he will harness his depth of sales knowledge to further enhance and mature the sales process and lead the sales team, ensuring continued success for the company.

"We are thrilled to welcome Mikael to the Aunetic family as our new Chief Commercial Officer." said Christian Baumgart, CEO at Aunetic. "Mikael's deep expertise align perfectly with our commitment to delivering exceptional governance solutions and services connected with our latest offerings on AI and mobile to our clients. With his leadership, we are confident in our ability to further drive sustainable business growth."

I am honored to join Aunetic at such an exciting time in the company's journey. Aunetic has established itself as a leader in governance software solutions, and I am eager to collaborate with the talented team to further accelerate our growth trajectory. Together, we will drive expand our market reach, and deliver exclusive value to our customers.

Mikael Falkovén
Chief Commercial Officer at Aunetic

Welcomes Elin Kröger Nygren as New Chief Technology Officer

Aunetic, a leading provider of governance software solutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Elin Kröger Nygren as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective March 4, 2024. Elin brings a wealth of experience and expertise in product development and enterprise architecture, which will be pivotal in driving Aunetic's growth strategy and enhancing its governance suite.

With a proven track record in technology leadership and innovation, Elin Kröger Nygren is the perfect fit to lead Aunetic's technological initiatives to new heights. Her deep understanding of enterprise architecture, combined with her strategic vision, will play a crucial role in shaping Aunetic's future development roadmap.

Prior to joining Aunetic, Elin held prominent roles in technology leadership, where she spearheaded transformative initiatives that aligned technology with business objectives. Her experience and insights will be invaluable at Aunetic.

Christian Baumgart, CEO of Aunetic: “We are thrilled to welcome Elin to the Aunetic team. Her extensive experience and her proven leadership skills make her the ideal candidate to lead our technology efforts. As we continue to expand our footprint in the governance software market, Elin's expertise will be instrumental in driving innovation and supporting our overall portfolio governance solutions strategy.”

I am excited to join Aunetic. Aunetic has established itself as a leader in governance software, and I am eager to leverage my experience to further enhance our suite of solutions and drive innovation. I look forward to working with the talented team at Aunetic to deliver value to our customers and support the company's growth objectives.

Elin Kröger Nygren
CTO of Aunetic

Aunetic Acquires Swiss Legal and Regulatory Intelligence Provider LARI Digital

We are excited to announce the successful acquisition of LARI Digital, a prominent software provider offering a cloud-based legal and regulatory intelligence platform.

Founded in 2017 in Switzerland, LARI digital offers a leading cloud-based legal and regulatory intelligence platform. LARI is an end-to-end solution for in-house legal and compliance teams to easily monitor legislative and regulatory changes, while increasing the level of automation (not only by AI) and also translating them into actionable and auditable items. Regulatory monitoring tasks that otherwise would have been carried out manually are automated, and LARI’s users are able to gain more control over their workstreams.

Christian Baumgart, CEO of Aunetic: “I am delighted and proud to be taking the next step in the journey of building Aunetic’s development path so quickly. With the expertise of LARI, Aunetic is consistently pursuing one overarching goal: to become the Leading European Provider of Governance Technology. Personally, I find three advantages from the acquisition: excellent product fit with the existing products of Aunetic, increasing our presence in Switzerland and the high level of automation expertise together with fresh knowledge in the field of AI. I am excited about our future successes and assure you that this is not the last chapter in our growth story!”

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Aunetic, a pivotal step for our company. This collaboration strengthens our capacity to expand and innovate rapidly throughout Europe. By joining forces with such a pioneering company, we can provide our customers with an expanded and diverse range of offerings. This synergy promises to forge innovative solutions and superior service. We are enthusiastic about the remarkable opportunities this partnership presents and are eager to embark on this transformative journey with our esteemed partners and valued customers.