Rainer Karcher
About Rainer Karcher
Rainer Karcher is the Founder & CEO of Heartprint and the Chief Sustainability Officer at Allianz Technology, with a strong background in IT sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Company
Rainer Karcher is the Founder and CEO of Heartprint. He is also a Chief Sustainability Officer, leveraging his extensive experience to guide the company's efforts in promoting sustainable practices.
Role at Allianz Technology
Rainer Karcher played a key role in establishing an IT Sustainability & CSR strategy at Allianz Technology. He is currently serving as the Global Head of Sustainability & Human Rights Officer, helping the company achieve its sustainable future goals. His expertise in sustainability drives Allianz Technology's initiatives towards a more responsible and ethical business approach.
Previous Experience at Siemens
Rainer Karcher worked at Siemens in multiple capacities. He served as the Global Service Entrepreneur for Realtime Communication/Unified Collaboration from 2017 to 2020. He also worked as the Global Director IT Sustainability from 2020 to 2022, and earlier as the Servicemanager for High Secure DataCenter Services from 2012 to 2017, solidifying his role in driving sustainable IT solutions within the company.
Educational Background
Rainer Karcher studied at ESCP Business School, focusing on Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz and achieved his certification as a Human Rights Officer in 2023. Additionally, he studied at IHK Stuttgart, where he attained his Fachinformatiker certification. He completed his earlier education at Wirtschaftsgymnasium Öhringen from 1994 to 1997.
Other Professional Roles
Rainer Karcher has held various roles across different companies including FirstData International, arvato systems, IBM, and TeleCash GmbH & Co. KG. He has experience ranging from Tools & Applications Management to managerial and leadership positions in IT helpdesk and data center services, showcasing his versatile expertise in IT management.