About Us
We are passionate BI experts and data management consultants who empower you for data-based planning and decision-making. We design and implement 4th generation integrated business intelligence and controlling systems across industries and functions, applicable with market-leading software to improve internal value creation processes significantly.
Vision
VISION:
A fact-based world where people thrive in collaboration.
MISSION:
"We empower people to understand their business and realize their potential." According to a study by Accenture and Qlik, 79% of all employees need to improve their data literacy. This isn't just about consistent information design, where standards in data preparation can provide clarity. In a world of data-driven decisions, the interplay between quantitative facts and their qualitative assessment is key to success. Think together. HICO-Group. The Data Collaboration Company.
Management
Michael Schwan
CEO, HICO-Group
Bastian Lossen
CCO, HICO-Group
Stephanie Pfeifer
Head of Human Resources
Florian Freybler
Head of Finance, Controlling & IT
Stefan Spielvogel
Lead Consultant
Ben Gnädig
Lead Consultant
Geneve Schwan
Chief Product Officer TRUECHART
Partners
HICO-Group empowers customers to meet their business intelligence and performance management goals by seamlessly integrating best-of-class partner software technology with customer ecosystems. These partnerships complement our professional consulting services, as well as enable purchasing via channels preferred by our customers.
Partnerships

Jedox
Platin Partner

Qlik
Elite Partner

Talend
Partner

Microsoft
Gold Partner

TRUECHART
Manufacturer

TimeXtender
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NPGeoMap
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ebiexperts
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IBCS
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Mail & Deploy
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cubeware
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