Sopra Steria appoints Selke as the new Head of Marketing, Corporate Affairs, and Ventures in Germany and Austria.
Darius Selke Takes the Helm as Head of Marketing, Corporate Affairs, and Ventures at Sopra Steria Germany
Darius Selke has been appointed as the Head of Marketing, Corporate Affairs, and Ventures at Sopra Steria Germany, effective May 1st. In his new role, he will oversee brand management, communication, and innovation partnerships, marking the first time these departments are united under a strategic umbrella at Sopra Steria Germany.
Selke brings a wealth of experience to his new position. Before joining Sopra Steria, he worked at the international management consulting firm Porsche Consulting. Within Sopra Steria, he has been instrumental in driving the company's innovation and partnership strategy. Most notably, he served as the Head of Sopra Steria Ventures Germany since 2024, where he was responsible for building the venture-clienting unit and shaping the company's innovation and partnership strategy.
In his previous role, Selke worked closely with the European GovTech market of Sopra Steria SE, leading the venture business development and strategic setup of an innovation ecosystem. He also played a significant role in the innovation and partnership strategy at Sopra Steria Ventures Germany, where he was responsible for the company's collaborations with innovative start-ups, particularly focusing on technologies like generative AI.
Selke emphasizes the importance of partnerships with start-ups, stating that they not only bring speed and innovation but also tangible competitive advantages such as increased efficiency and process automation. He advocates for a shared mindset and structured cooperation between large corporations and start-ups to successfully leverage these collaborations.
In his new role, Selke will continue to focus on fostering these partnerships, aiming to enhance Sopra Steria Germany’s innovation footprint, mainly through strategic cooperation with start-ups in emerging technology sectors. His work within Sopra Steria Ventures showcases the value young tech firms offer through sharp focus, rapid development, and flexibility—advantages that are difficult for larger enterprises to replicate internally.
Selke succeeds Birgit Eckmueller, who left the company after over 25 years of service for personal reasons. With Selke's extensive background in venture business development and strategic setup of innovation ecosystems, Sopra Steria Germany is poised to continue its growth and innovation trajectory under his leadership.
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Selke's new role as Head of Marketing, Corporate Affairs, and Ventures at Sopra Steria Germany includes overseeing departments such as brand management, communication, and innovation partnerships, which signifies a fusion of these departments under a strategic umbrella in the business sector. To achieve this, he will leverage technology, particularly focusing on collaborations with innovative start-ups, primarily in emerging technology sectors, to foster growth and strengthen the company's competitive stance in the finance industry.
