Press Releases

Discover our latest press releases and get more company information for download.

Read corporate news from Communardo

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us! We will provide you with comprehensive information about our products and services and will be happy to support you in your research.

    • Press release
    01. September 2026

    Communardo Group GmbH is expanding its leadership team: André Kleine will assume the newly created position of Vice President of Commercial effective September 1, 2026. In this role, he will drive group-wide commercial development and further strengthen collaboration among the regional organizations.

    André Kleine reports directly to Anje Hickey, CEO of Atlassian Professional Services, and is a member of the Group Steering Committee. He is responsible for the group’s entire commercial engine, which encompasses sales, marketing (including go-to-market), and revenue operations. Marvin Kotlo, Head of Group Marketing, and Christin Wittenbecher, Head of Group Revenue Operations, report to him. In this role, he works closely with the Chief Revenue Officers of the various regions and their teams.

    • Press release
    18. June 2026

    Communardo Group GmbH has acquired Computas Opus (“Opus”), one of Norway’s leading Atlassian service providers. Opus brings with it an established team with nearly two decades of Atlassian expertise, long-standing client relationships and an excellent reputation in the Norwegian market, thereby strengthening Communardo Nordics’ existing presence in the region. Following a transition period, Opus will be integrated into Communardo Nordics.

    • Press release
    03. June 2026

    The Communardo Group, one of the leading Atlassian Solution Partners in Europe, is continuing its growth trajectory. Together with Spirit Experts, a long-standing partner, the group is establishing Communardo Experts GmbH as a joint venture that will build its own delivery hub for Atlassian technologies in Casablanca. This expands Communardo’s existing locations in DACH, Scandinavia, Benelux, and Albania with a strategic pillar in the MENA region.

    • Press release
    01. June 2026

    Commuanrdo Group GmbH, headquartered in Dresden, is continuing its growth trajectory as a pan-European Atlassian partner and is filling a newly created key position at Group level: effective June 1, 2026, Florence Heinen will take on the role of VP Operations Atlassian Professional Services.

    • Press release
    05. May 2026

    The Communardo Group is consolidating its position as a leading Atlassian partner in Northern Europe through the acquisition of the Danish IT consultancy Aety, based in Copenhagen. The agreement was signed on 30 April 2026. Aety will be integrated into Communardo Nordics, thereby expanding the Group’s existing presence in Denmark into a fully-fledged local delivery organisation.

    • Press release
    • Company news
    01. April 2026

    Communardo bids farewell to Martin Wulff. Following several formative years on the management board and the successful integration of bitvoodoo into the Communardo Group, he is moving on to new professional challenges.

    The Swiss team is now closely integrated with the DACH structures. Martin Wulff played a key role in shaping this development. The unit is on a stable footing and ready for the next steps.

    • Press release
    26. March 2026

    Communardo Products, a long-standing provider of apps for the Atlassian Marketplace, today announced its rebranding to Elevatic. This strategic step reflects the company’s evolution into a focused, independent marketplace vendor with a clear mission: to elevate collaboration, knowledge management, and software development for enterprise teams worldwide.

    • Press release
    • Press releases
    06. February 2026

    Fifteen months after the start of the partnership between the Communardo Group and BU Bregal Unternehmerkapital (“BU”), Communardo has given a positive interim assessment. During this period, the company has established key structural, organisational and operational foundations to systematically develop its three core businesses – Atlassian Professional Services, its own Atlassian Marketplace apps and Microsoft AI & Modern Work – and scale them internationally. In addition to establishing scalable structures, Communardo has invested extensively and strategically in acquisitions during this phase in order to substantially expand its market position in key European regions.

    • Press release
    13. January 2026

    The Communardo Group continues its growth trajectory and proudly welcomes ByteSource as its newest member. As Austria’s first AWS Premier Tier Partner and a leading Atlassian Platinum Partner, ByteSource brings deep expertise in cloud migrations, AWS hosting, and DevOps automation—further strengthening Communardo’s position as the top Atlassian partner across the German-speaking region.

    • Press release
    08. January 2026

    The Communardo Group has expanded its Nordic footprint by acquiring the Atlassian business of Ambientia Group. This strategic move strengthens Communardo Nordics’ position as the leading Atlassian partner across the entire Nordic region, now serving customers in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.

    • Press release
    19. December 2025

    The Communardo Group is expanding its European presence by acquiring the renowned Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner Prepend, based in the Netherlands. This strategic step marks Communardo’s entry into the Benelux region, complementing its strong presence in DACH and the Nordics. It underlines the Group’s ambition to build a pan-European footprint in the Atlassian ecosystem and strengthens its position as a top-tier partner in the Atlassian ecosystem.

    • Press release
    11. December 2025

    The Communardo Group is reorganising its senior management team, thereby strengthening its focus on its growing Atlassian business in Europe. With effect from 1 January, Anje Hickey will take on the role of CEO for the Atlassian Professional Services business in Europe. With this strategic appointment, Communardo is further expanding the clearly defined areas of responsibility within the group and setting the course for further cross-regional growth, as well as the consistent development of its service portfolio within the Atlassian ecosystem. 

    • Press release
    02. December 2025

    SWNetwork, a specialist in Atlassian solutions, is joining the Communardo Group. This move enables Communardo to expand its DevOps expertise and optimise its consultancy and solution development services for modern software companies and development teams.

    • Press release
    • Company news
    01. October 2025

    Communardo is embarking on the next phase of growth for its app business. Feico Mol, from the Netherlands, will drive the international expansion of the product business as the new CEO of Communardo Products. An experienced manager in the SaaS sector, he brings international expertise gained from over 20 years in the B2B tech industry. His career has spanned roles at start-ups as well as established market leaders such as Atlassian and SAP.

    • Press release
    • Company news
    01. September 2025

    Communardo is focusing its efforts specifically on its strategic partnerships with Atlassian and Microsoft. To this end, Communardo Smart Work GmbH was established to drive forward the Microsoft business as an independent company.

    • Press release
    • Company news
    27. May 2025

    The Communardo Group (or “Communardo”), is entering the Nordic market through the acquisition of Stretch Addera (a part of the Stretch Group), a leading Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner headquartered in Karlstad, Sweden. Supported by Bregal Unternehmerkapital Funds, this partnership marks a significant milestone in Communardo’s European expansion and further solidifies its position as a top-tier partner in the Atlassian ecosystem.

    • Press release
    • Company news
    26. March 2025

    celix Solutions GmbH, a renowned Atlassian specialist, is joining the Communardo Group, which is thereby consolidating its position as the leading Atlassian partner in the DACH region.

    • Press release
    • Company news
    • Press releases
    19. February 2025

    Communardo is strengthening its Industry Advisory Board in order to drive forward sustainable growth and strategic development in a targeted manner. With Dr Franz-Josef Seidensticker as the new chair and Christian Kranebitter joining the board, the committee gains further high-calibre expertise.

    • Press release
    • Company news
    17. December 2024

    The Communardo Group (“Communardo”) is pleased to announce its partnership with Mibex Software GmbH (“Mibex”). With the acquisition of the Swiss company, Communardo is strengthening its own software portfolio in the DevOps sector within the Atlassian ecosystem.

    • Press release
    • Press releases
    04. September 2024

    Funds advised by Bregal Unternehmerkapital (“BU”) invest in Communardo Holding GmbH (“Communardo”), a leading full-service provider for the modern workplace in the DACH region, specialising in Atlassian (Platinum Solution Partner), Microsoft, monday.com and Staffbase.

    • Press release
    • Company news
    25. April 2024

    The Communardo Group is continuing its growth trajectory and is incorporating the IT service provider Scolution, based in Schwäbisch Hall, into the group. As a specialist in Atlassian solutions, the acquisition strengthens Communardo’s market position in this important growth market.

    • Press release
    • Company news
    28. March 2024

    This strategic rebranding signals the importance of consultancy and close collaboration on Modern Work projects.

    • Press release
    • Company news
    07. March 2024

    The trophy makes it clear: the Communardo Group is a Great Place to Work®. With a working culture based on trust, respect and innovation, Communardo offers excellent jobs in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Albania.

    • Press release
    • Company news
    14. December 2023

    Communardo, der Experte für modernes und digitales Arbeiten, stellt sich für weiteres Wachstum auf. Dafür gründete Communardo bereits vor einem Jahr mit der Communardo Group eine Dachgesellschaft. Nun wurden in diesem Zusammenhang auch Veränderungen in der Führungsebene der Communardo GmbH vorgenommen, um die Weichen für eine nachhaltige Weiterentwicklung zu stellen.

    • Press release
    • Communardo Apps
    • Company news
    02. November 2023

    The two Atlassian Platinum Solution Partners, Communardo and bitvoodoo, are merging under the umbrella of the Communardo Group. The newly formed strategic alliance will enable both companies to continue operating independently whilst pooling their resources. Together, they aim to further expand their position as a leading provider of solutions for modern working in the digital workplace within the DACH market.

    • Press release
    • Company news
    • Press releases
    25. September 2022

    Communardo GmbH has secured PROM12 from Munich and Christian Kranebitter as new shareholders and strategic growth investors. 

    • Press release
    • Technologies and products
    • Atlassian Cloud
    07. September 2022

    Communardo GmbH is now a Cloud Specialised Partner for Atlassian products. As an Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner, Atlassian thereby recognises Communardo GmbH’s in-depth knowledge, extensive experience and track record of success in numerous cloud projects and cloud migrations.

    • Press release
    • Company news
    • Press releases
    20. July 2021

    Eine langjährige Firmengeschichte mit vielen Highlights und weiterem Wachstumskurs.

    • Press release
    • Company news
    • Press releases
    03. May 2021

    Ilja Hauß wird zum 31. Juli 2021 nach zwei Jahrzehnten erfolgreicher Arbeit aus der operativen Geschäftsführung der Communardo GmbH ausscheiden.

    • Press release
    • Atlassian
    30. March 2020

    Communardo is being recognised for its exceptional efforts in attracting new customers and developing products and services based on the Atlassian software platform.

    • Press release
    • Company news
    10. June 2017

    Communardo has been awarded ISO certification by TÜV Süd for information security.

Managing Directors Dirk Röhrborn

Dirk Röhrborn, Geschäftsführer der Communardo Products GmbH

Dirk Röhrborn (born 1973) holds a degree in business informatics and completed his studies at the Technical University of Dresden and the University of Wales, Swansea. During this time, he worked for PriceWaterhouseCoopers in London and IBM Deutschland GmbH in Stuttgart, among others.

From 1997, he worked as a software developer and consultant for Multimedia Software GmbH Dresden (Deutsche Telekom Group), where he headed the knowledge management project area until 2001.

Dirk Röhrborn is a founding partner of Communardo Software GmbH. As CEO of Communardo GmbH and Communardo Group GmbH, he focuses on the growth and further development of the group of companies.

Anje Hickey

Anje Hickey, Geschäftsführerin der Communardo GmbH

Anje Hickey joined Communardo in 2026, with over 25 years of leadership experience in the IT services and software industry. Most recently, she served as CEO of Fellowmind Germany, where her responsibilities included the integration of several companies and the strategic development of the portfolio.

Prior to that, Anje Hickey spent 12 years at Microsoft Germany, including three years as a member of the executive board. In various leadership roles, she managed large organizations in the areas of Professional Services and Solution Sales and supported enterprise and mid-market clients in their digital transformation.

Anje Hickey holds a degree in business administration (Univ.) from Chemnitz University of Technology. She is a member of the executive board of Communardo Group GmbH and Communardo GmbH. In her roles, she focuses on the further development of the service portfolio, enhancing customer value, and the sustainable growth of Communardo.

Tino Beyer

Tino Beyer, Geschäftsführer der Communardo GmbH

Dirk Röhrborn (born 1973) holds a degree in business informatics and completed his studies at the Technical University of Dresden and the University of Wales, Swansea. During this time, he worked for PriceWaterhouseCoopers in London and IBM Deutschland GmbH in Stuttgart, among others.

From 1997, he worked as a software developer and consultant for Multimedia Software GmbH Dresden (Deutsche Telekom Group), where he headed the knowledge management project area until 2001.

Dirk Röhrborn is a founding partner of Communardo Software GmbH. As CEO of Communardo GmbH and Communardo Group GmbH, he focuses on the growth and further development of the group of companies.

Claudia Lutter

Claudia Lutter, Geschäftsführerin der Communardo GmbH

Claudia Lutter has been pivotal to Communardo's growth since 2001. As a business information scientist (Dresden University of Technology) and certified project manager, she has been instrumental in building up the Atlassian business units at Communardo, successfully managing them for years. She then completed an additional diploma in management at the renowned ESMT Berlin in 2020.

Claudia Lutter is the company's Chief Operating Officer (COO) and has been developing the central areas of People & Culture, IT, and Quality & Standards since November 2023. She is also managing the integration processes of the Communardo Group.
In addition to her role as COO, Claudia Lutter she has also been Co-Managing Director of Communardo GmbH since December 2024.

Would you like more information?

Please feel free to contact us! We will be happy to support you with your research.

Marvin Kotlo Team Lead Marketing Communardo

Your contact person

Marvin Kotlo
Team Lead Marketing