Oliver Blindenbacher
About Oliver Blindenbacher
Oliver Blindenbacher serves as the Lead Value Creation and is a member of the Group Executive Board at Erni, where he has held various leadership roles since 2011. He has a background in computer science and business administration, with experience in consulting and software engineering.
Current Role at ERNI
Oliver Blindenbacher serves as Lead Value Creation and is a member of the Group Executive Board at ERNI. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's strategic direction and operational efficiency. His responsibilities include managing the service portfolio and driving initiatives that enhance value creation across the organization. Blindenbacher plays a key role in shaping the company's strategy alongside the CEO and the founder.
Previous Experience at ERNI
Blindenbacher has a significant history with ERNI, having worked in various roles from 2011 to 2018. He served as Business Unit Leader for two years, then transitioned to Business Area Manager and Member of the Executive Board for four years. Additionally, he held the position of People Officer during the same timeframe. His diverse roles at ERNI have equipped him with extensive knowledge of the company's operations and strategic goals.
Professional Background
Before his tenure at ERNI, Oliver Blindenbacher worked at Ascom as an SAP Consultant from 1997 to 2001. He also served as a Technical Consultant at Conpro Consulting AG from 2002 to 2007. His early career laid a foundation in technical consulting and software engineering, which he further developed as a Senior Software Engineer at ERNI from 2007 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Oliver Blindenbacher holds a degree in Computer Science from Berner Fachhochschule BFH, where he studied from 1997 to 2002. He also earned a Master of Business Administration from Private Hochschule Wirtschaft PHW Bern between 2010 and 2012. Additionally, he completed a Master's degree in Psychology and Business at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW from 2018 to 2020. His educational background supports his expertise in business strategy and value creation.
Contributions to Business Growth
In his current role and previous positions, Oliver Blindenbacher has been engaged in scaling the enterprise by leveraging global synergies in recruiting and innovation. His focus on value creation and strategic management has contributed to ERNI's growth and operational success.