We are HICO

Shaping the future of data

with unified intelligence

From the core of your organisation to its outermost edge, we help shape unified intelligence: a world where everyone on your team drives progress through data-driven decisions and actions.

Our Story

Driven by expertise,

committed to innovation


2011

Founded

100+

Employees

23

Nations 

At HICO, we believe data holds the power to unlock human potential. Founded in 2011 by Michael Schwan and Peter Ellerau, HICO’s mission—reflected in its name, High Coordination—is to enable fact-based, transparent decision-making that drives collaboration and success. 

Early challenges refined our focus, and

 collaborations with clients like Warner Brothers, Siemens, and Novartis taught us the importance of aligning with the right partners and building adaptable systems. In 2019, Bastian Lossen joined as co-owner, bringing his strategic expertise to elevate HICO further. When Michael and Bastian first met in Zurich, they connected over values

and a vision to build something meaningful together. This synergy has shaped HICO’s future as a platform blending cutting-edge tech with a people-first approach. Today, our team remains dedicated to creating lasting value—for us and, most importantly, for our clients.

Milestones Achieved

Path to leadership: key moments

in HICO history

2011

HighCoordination (HICO) founded in Germany by Michael Schwan and Peter Ellerau.

2011
2012

HighCoordination (Switzerland) GmbH established.

2012
2019

Bastian Lossen succeeds Peter Ellerau; forms new ownership team with Michael Schwan.

2019
2019

TRUECHART P/L founded in Singapore. 

2019


2020

HICO SA established in South Africa.

2020
2023

HICO Group AG becomes the holding company of the HICO Group, based in Switzerland.

2023
2024

HICO Group AG launches AI Competence Center, with HICO Vault as its flagship product..

2024
2025

HICO Group launches TRUECHART+, a complete overhaul of TRUECHART with an enhanced user experience and a new planning light feature.

2025

At HICO, we envision a new horizon for data leaders: a state of unified intelligence. And our clients get to orchestrate it. In light of progress, too many organisations struggle with a fixed mindset.

In the age of AI, fear of change slows progress, makes alignment impossible and risks losing a competitive edge. To break free, data leaders need trust, unity, and a clear path forward.

Day by day, we build a world where everyone can act on insights and align on shared goals. A future where everyone is empowered to make data-driven decisions and take informed action, from the core to the very edges of your organisation.

HICO helps data leaders make their data sing. The future of unified intelligence starts now, and we're here to help you orchestrate it.

Our Values

Our guiding

principals

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Success

We set ambitious goals, learn from failures, and celebrate achievements. Our mission is to help clients succeed.

Action-Oriented Mindset

We act decisively and focus on real results. Every action aims to create meaningful impact.

Unity and Collaboration

We build trust and support, valuing teamwork and mutual respect in everything we do.

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Continuous Growth

We foster unique skills and drive innovation to stay ahead as industry leaders.

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Accountability

We take responsibility for outcomes, working carefully and responsibly with all resources.

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Success

We set ambitious goals, learn from failures, and celebrate achievements. Our mission is to help clients succeed.

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Action-Oriented Mindset

We act decisively and focus on real results. Every action aims to create meaningful impact.

Continuous Growth

We foster unique skills and drive innovation to stay ahead as industry leaders.

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Unity and Collaboration

We build trust and support, valuing teamwork and mutual respect in everything we do.

Accountability

We take responsibility for outcomes, working carefully and responsibly with all resources.

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Success

We set ambitious goals, learn from failures, and celebrate achievements. Our mission is to help clients succeed.

image-1
image-2
Action-Oriented Mindset

We act decisively and focus on real results. Every action aims to create meaningful impact.

Continuous Growth

We foster unique skills and drive innovation to stay ahead as industry leaders.

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Unity and Collaboration

We build trust and support, valuing teamwork and mutual respect in everything we do.

Accountability

We take responsibility for outcomes, working carefully and responsibly with all resources.

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Meet some of our team

Say Hi to our
Management Team



Michael Schwan
CEO, Managing Partner
Peter Schmitz
VP Analytics 
StEfan Spielvogel
VP Planning
Ben Gnaedig
VP Data & Cloud 
Geneve Schwan
CPO 


Bastian Lossen
CCO Managing Partner
Michael Schwan
CEO, HICO-Group
 
Florian Freybler
CFO
 
Stephanie Pfeifer
Head of HR

 
 

 

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