Contemi appoints Martin Frick as Executive Chair and Daniel Thafvelin as CEO.

[14-09-2022] (Singapore): Contemi Solutions, a leading provider of software solutions to financial services companies, today announced the appointment of Martin Frick as Executive Chair and Daniel Thafvelin as CEO. The decision reflects Contemi’s increasing focus on its insurance SaaS solution.

Martin Frick, who was appointed as Executive Chair, was previously an independent, non-executive director of Contemi. Martin has over 30 years’ experience in banking and banking technology, including with top leadership position at Temenos, Avaloq, Raiffeisen Bank and UBS. He holds an MBA from the S.U.N.Y, Albany and GSBA, Zurich. In addition to his directorship with Contemi, Martin is the founder and CEO of Amsantix, enabling FinTech companies to grow their footprint in Asia Pacific.

Commenting on the appointment, Executive Chair Martin Frick said, “Contemi is taking the next step in its continued transition into a SaaS based product company and will put a very strong focus on strategic growth and customer success as a next step in our journey. Driving this transition and coaching the new ambitious CEO Daniel, is very exciting and playing to my experience and strengths.”

Daniel Thafvelin, appointed as Contemi’s new CEO, was previously the Executive Director - Global SaaS, and led Contemi’s SaaS division, in particular its recently launched Seamless insurance solution. He has over 15 years’ experience in the software and services industry, having grown into more and more senior positions in companies like Storebrand, Software Innovation, Tieto and Cxense. This experience has formed Daniel’s focus on SaaS and Customer Success as a foundation for profitable business relationships. Daniel holds a master’s degree in Political Economy from The University on Manchester, with a specialisation in Finance & Business.

Commenting on the appointment, CEO Daniel Thafvelin said: “We have done major investments and improvements over the years, have seen positive results based on this, and we have high ambitions for continued growth of our clients and employees. For Contemi clients, these changes mean an even closer focus on productising the Contemi offerings. This will benefit all clients in the form of more immediate and efficient access to new market developments and trends, while sharing the related investment with others.

Alexander Krefft, Contemi’s Acting Group CEO for the past 2 ½ years, will retain his role as a non-executive director as part of his role as a partner in Contemi’s owner, Singapore-based private equity firm Triple P Capital.

Commenting on the appointments, Alexander Krefft, outgoing CEO for Contemi Solutions, said: “We are delighted that Martin is taking on an executive board role. Martin is highly familiar with Contemi based on his independent board membership. Having developed a great appreciation for Martin over the past year, we are thrilled that he will now apply his profound industry expertise as Executive Chair.” Alex adds, “I am also thrilled to see Daniel assume his new role as CEO. Daniel has been instrumental in taking Seamless.insure to market with great success, and it give me great pleasure to see him rise to Contemi’s CEO role. Both appointments are from internal candidates, which speaks to the depth and quality of Contemi’s people.”

ABOUT CONTEMI SOLUTIONS

Headquartered in Singapore, Contemi Solutions provides IT solutions to insurers, brokers and wealth managers in Asia, Europe, and Australia. Backed by over 25 years of experience, Contemi’s innovative digital business solutions are delivering value to 50 financial services companies across the globe. Contemi maintains a local perspective globally with a team of more than 200 employees working from 11 offices across the UK, Norway, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and India.

To know more visit: www.contemi.com