Detecon Management

Jürgen Schäfer has been CEO of Detecon since 01/07/2023.  He has extensive experience in the areas of business transformation, corporate strategy, especially in various digital business models, and finance.

Most recently, Jürgen was Senior Vice President Transformation & Business Controlling at T-Systems. In addition to his transformation and strategy role, Jürgen was most recently responsible for business operations, finance and controlling of the portfolio areas Digital and Cloud. His six years in strategic management consulting at Roland Berger and two years at Telekom Strategy Consulting have given him a deep understanding of the consulting business.

Tobias Braun is Detecon’s Chief Financial Officer since April 1, 2024, overseeing the company's financial strategy and finance processes. Additionally, Tobias is responsible for legal, compliance, non-financial risk management as well as IT.

Prior joining Detecon, Tobias held senior executive positions in Corporate Controlling and Finance at our parent company T-Systems, where he played a key role in driving sustainable transformation. During his time at consulting firms Droege Group and Telekom Strategy Consulting, he advised clients in transforming organizations through value creation programs, providing him with a deep understanding of the consulting and professional services businesses.

Dr. Ralf Helbig heads the Alpine region with Detecon (Schweiz) AG and Detecon Consulting Austria GmbH. Previously, he was responsible for the Public & Industries division in Switzerland as Managing Partner, after having acted as interim CIO of Telecommunication Company Iran since the beginning of 2017. Since 2007, he has been responsible for IT Strategy and Enterprise Architecture Management as well as Travel Transport & Logistics at Detecon. From 2002 onwards, he worked as a consultant in Switzerland and primarily supported a global pharmaceutical company in the globalization of IT management. Before entering the consulting industry, he completed his habilitation in corporate management and process management at the University of Bonn, where he still works today as a private lecturer in corporate management and business process management.

Steffen Roos heads the Services & Industries division across Germany, managing all consulting activities in key sectors like Automotive & Manufacturing, Health, Public, Energy and Travel, Transport & Logistics. He also leads the telecommunications chapter in Germany. Steffen’s career kicked off in a New Economy start-up, where he experienced the immediate impact of his work firsthand. In this fast-paced, rapidly growing company focused on "internetifying" the world, he developed a strong sense of innovation and entrepreneurship. After a successful IPO and leadership roles in a software company, Steffen transitioned to management consulting and now serves as a strategic advisor at the senior management level for Detecon. His start-up background has ingrained in him a “can do, will do” mindset and a passion for high-tech solutions. With deep expertise in agile project management, Steffen helps guide clients through their digital transformation journeys—from strategy through to execution. 

Steffen Kuhn is responsible for the Global Functional Chapter Digital Strategy & Innovation. In 2017, he founded the Digital Engineering Centers at Detecon in Berlin. With more than 20 years of professional experience, he is a passionate and recognized expert for disruptive technologies and innovation strategies. His mission is to combine consulting and innovation with high-tech expertise in order to ensure the transfer from the innovation ecosystem to practical application. After studying communications engineering, Steffen started his professional career in strategy consulting and worked in various management positions. As Director of Innovation & New Business Development at T-Systems, he assumed responsibility for growth topics in the enterprise market. At Deutsche Telekom, he headed the group-wide innovation strategy. In 2012, he moved to the Telekom Innovation Laboratories (T-Labs) as a member of the Executive Board, where he was most recently responsible for the Digital Transformation & ReEngineering Program. As founder of the Digital Co-Innovation Labs, he created the ideal basis for his current tasks.

Dr. Simone Rudolph heads the Global Functional Chapter Transformation & Business Technology at Detecon. She brings a wealth of experience in technology strategy consulting, specializing in the German mid-size market and international enterprises across sectors like Manufacturing & Automotive, Energy, and TTL. With over 20 years of executive leadership, Simone began her professional career at PwC, focusing on IT and Cloud Strategy, IT Compliance, and strategic partnerships. Her career has since led her to prestigious consulting firms, including Deloitte Consulting, where she served as a Cloud Practice Leader, overseeing business development and international projects, and Gartner Consulting, where she was a Director leading the IT Strategy Practice. Simone is passionate about driving innovation and empowering organizations through digital transformation, leveraging technology to create sustainable growth and enhance operational efficiency. 

Falk Schröder heads the Middle East and Africa region. He was previously responsible for the Global Chapter Communication Industries International, a division that provides end-to-end advice to the international telecommunications industry with up-to-date services. His expertise lies in the transformation and development of telcos towards the digital ecosystem - including services around M&A, PMI and investor advisory as well as shareholder value. A key focus is on innovation and digitalization of the digital ecosystem, monetization of new telco services, performance management and optimization. This also includes various domain strategies such as business, services, network and infrastructure, to design and rollout consulting.

Thomas Kessler, with over 25 years of experience in telecommunications and ICT consulting, has been leading Detecon Asia-Pacific Ltd. as Regional Chapter Head APAC since March 2025. As a member of the Detecon Global Management Team, he drives the company’s growth and market presence in the region. Thomas has led numerous client engagements and played a key role in expanding Detecon’s presence in APAC. His background includes leadership roles at Deloitte, further strengthening his broad industry expertise. With a degree in Communications Engineering from the University of Rostock, Germany, Thomas is based in Bangkok. He is committed to delivering strategic advisory and innovative consulting solutions to telecommunications companies and other industries in APAC, helping them navigate the digital age and achieve their business objectives. 

Thomas Wehr is the Regional Chapter Head Europe, focusing on strengthening Detecon’s European market position, particularly beyond Germany and the Alpine region. Previously the Head of Asia Pacific region, he has been a member of the Detecon Global Management Team for over a decade. Thomas holds a Master’s degree in Politics/Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Economic Management and Policy. He began his career at the Federation of German Industries (BDI) before joining Detecon as a management consultant in 2004. With profound expertise in corporate strategy, business development, marketing, controlling, regulatory aspects, value chain restructuring, and ICT infrastructure in telecoms and adjacent industries, he now focuses on driving Detecon’s growth in European markets. 

Dr. Stefan Weigand has headed Detecon Consulting Co. Ltd. based in Beijing, Qingdao and Guangzhou since 2004 and is a member of the Detecon Global Management Team. He specializes in business strategies and digital transformation in the telecommunications, high-tech and automotive sectors.

Tobias Hejna has been CEO of the Detecon subsidiary ORBIT IT-Solutions together with Sebastian Rutz since April 2020. His unique sales expertise is based on, among other things, his more than eight years of experience as sales manager. In this function, he dealt intensively with sales concepts, built up the sales organization at ORBIT and is constantly developing it further. He started his career as an IT consultant in the data center environment. He worked on numerous IT projects for a wide range of customers; later he also held a responsible position as Account Manager. Since 2012, he has been a member of the management board with power of attorney and is jointly responsible for the strategy and success of ORBIT in recent years. Tobias holds an Executive Diploma in Sales Management from the University of St. Gallen. 

Sebastian Rutz has been CEO of the Detecon subsidiary ORBIT IT-Solutions together with Tobias Hejna since April 2020. Prior to this, he worked for the company for over 16 years in various responsible positions. He took over as head of the consulting division in 2009 and was a member of the management board since 2014 as an authorized signatory. In recent years, Sebastian has been significantly involved in the organizational development and the establishment of the various service areas. He is very familiar with the analysis and professionalization of existing business processes. His extensive practical experience in software development and technical infrastructures will continue to benefit him in the future.