Mercator Asia Changes Management Structure; New CEO

Rolf Eichenberger is to replace Roland Heller as Chief Executive Officer of Mercator Asia.

Heller, who founded the company before it was acquired by Mercator, will transition out of the day-to-day operations of the business and will focus on product development and technology strategy as Head of Development.

Furthermore, the Mercator Asia Board of Directors will elect Roland Heller as a Director of the Board at the next general shareholder assembly thus ensuring Heller’s expertise continue within the senior executive team.

Together, Heller, Eichenberger and newly appointed Head of Product Management, Thomas Jaeger, will form the executive management team of Mercator Asia; assuming responsibility for the strategic and operational aspects of the business.

Chief Operating Officer Patrick I'Anson will leave the Mercator Asia team and resume his previous position as Technical Operations Manager of the Emirates Group's IT division based in Dubai.

"It is an absolute pleasure for me to join this great team at Mercator Asia. I'm very lucky to take over the role of Chief Executive Officer of such a well-positioned company with its industry-leading product, Avantik,” said Rolf Eichenberger. “Mercator Asia has a bright future, and together with Roland, Thomas, and the whole crew of already more than 60 people, we plan to take the company to the next level for the benefit and support of our valued customers. Ensuring their success will become our success.”

The Mercator Asia Board will be comprised of:

- Nigel Hopkins, Executive Vice President Emirates Group (Service Departments)
- Patrick Naef, Divisional Senior Vice President Emirates Group IT & Head of Mercator
- Roland Heller, Managing Director & Head of Development, Mercator Asia

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