Executive Board
Composition of the Executive Board
The Co-CEOs and the other members of the Executive Board (EB) are appointed and dismissed by the Board of Directors (BoD). The BoD is supported by the NCC, which prepares all relevant decisions of the BoD in relation to the nomination of the CEO and the other members of the EB and submits proposals and recommendations to the BoD.
As at December 31, 2025, the EB was composed as follows:
Individual members of the Executive Board
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Melissa Mulholland
(Co-CEO as of July 2025)
Melissa Mulholland has a 20-year track record in software and services, with proven success in scaling recurring revenue models and expanding managed services. Having led diverse, multinational teams across more than 70 countries, she brings a strong global perspective, cultural fluency, and governance experience. As Co-CEO of SoftwareOne and CEO of Crayon, she has driven large-scale cloud, data, and AI transformations for thousands of customers worldwide, partnering closely with hyperscalers such as Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud.
Role
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Joined SoftwareOne in
2025
Nationality
United States
Professional experience and external appointments
Previously CEO of Crayon Group as well as Board and AC member at Techstep ASA. Other positions held include Chief Services & Solutions Officer at Crayon, Global Strategy and Business Developer at Microsoft, and Finance Manager at Intel Corporation.
ESG: Melissa has wide-ranging ESG expertise. At the beginning of her career, her work at Intel on recycled semiconductor technology supported the company being ranked among the top 10 “greenest” US companies. Most recently, as Co-CEO of SoftwareOne and CEO of Crayon, she has consistently positioned ESG as a foundation for responsible, long-term growth. Her focus areas are embedding responsible AI and ethics and integrity into business strategy.
Education
MA in Business Administration from Regis University, Colorado, USA.
Raphael Erb
(CEO as of November 2024, Co-CEO as of July 2025)
Raphael Erb has built his career across global leadership roles since 1999, gaining deep experience across Europe and Asia. He has helped shape SoftwareOne into a +70‑country organization with extensive client relationships. Known for his client‑centric and people‑focused leadership, Raphael brings a strong international perspective and pragmatic operational experience to the business.
Role
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Joined SoftwareOne in
1999
Nationality
Swiss
Professional experience and external appointments
Previously President APAC, Chief Revenue Officer, and member of the EB of SoftwareOne. Other positions held at SoftwareOne include DACH Head of Services, country leader for Singapore and Switzerland, and inside sales team leader.
ESG: Raphael is a key driver of SoftwareOne’s ESG direction, positioning sustainability as a foundation for long‑term resilience and responsible growth. He advocates for cloud sustainability solutions that help customers reduce their environmental impact.
No external appointments.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from PHW Zurich.
Oliver Berchtold
Oliver Berchtold has over 25 years of experience in the IT sector, with a focus on designing and implementing efficient operational models, quality-oriented service delivery, and strategic growth.
He has led large-scale IT service businesses, including software asset management (SAM) and technology services (TS). His background spans private, IPO, and public company environments.
Role
Chief Operating Officer
Joined SoftwareOne in
2004
Nationality
Swiss
Professional experience and external appointments
Previously held various global positions transforming SoftwareOne into a leader in IT services and solutions, including President of Software & Cloud, Transition and Transformation Leader, as well as Regional Services Lead for the DACH region.
ESG: Oliver demonstrates strong expertise in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), drawn from his leadership of teams during his tenure at SoftwareOne. He has led and developed large, diverse teams, emphasizing people-driven leadership and cultural integration and inclusion.
Chair of the BoD of WEB care GmbH.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from PHW Zurich and Ottawa University, Kansas, USA.
Julia Braun
Julia Braun brings over 30 years of experience in people-focused roles to SoftwareOne, gained within global companies across sectors including technology. She is committed to ensuring the People & Culture corporate function is a strategic enabler of sustainable success.
Role
Chief Human Resources Officer
Joined SoftwareOne in
2022
Nationality
Austrian
Professional experience and external appointments
Previously held various global HR leadership positions in Switzerland and Austria. Served as HR executive at Tupperware Brands, as CHRO at Conzzeta, and most recently as Director and Executive Member at ISS Switzerland.
ESG: Julia plays a key role in leading inclusive practices that help define company culture. As the Executive Board member with responsibility for DEIB, she is strongly positioned to ensure that diversity and inclusion is a key consideration in SoftwareOne’s decision-making.
No external appointments.
Education
AS/MSc in Human Resources & Organizational Development from PEF University Vienna and an Executive MBA from the Business School of Lausanne.
Hanspeter Schraner
(CFO as of June 2025)
Hanspeter Schraner is an accomplished finance professional with decades of experience spanning roles as a certified public accountant, managing consultant, and global group CFO in listed and privately held companies across multiple industries, including technology.
Over the course of his career, he has been responsible for the full spectrum of universally applicable CFO domains including accounting, controlling, treasury, tax, risk management and investor relations. He has also overseen other corporate functions such as business development, legal and compliance, IT and supply chain management.
Hanseter’s multifaceted and international background strongly positions him to be an effective leader in a global, complex organization like SoftwareOne.
Role
Chief Financial Officer
Joined SoftwareOne in
2025
Nationality
Swiss
Professional experience and external appointments
Previously held various senior financial leadership roles in Switzerland. Served as Group CFO at Bucherer Holding, Mövenpick Holding, and Carlo Gavazzi Holding as well as in senior financial roles at Forbo International and Sarna Holding. Most recently as Group CFO at Heritage B Group.
No external appointments.
Education
Swiss-certified accountant and Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of St. Gallen (HSG).
Rodolfo J. Savitzky
(CFO until June 2025)
Role
Chief Financial Officer
Joined SoftwareOne in
2022
Nationality
Mexican and Swiss
Professional experience and external appointments
Previously held various finance leadership positions at P&G, Novartis, and Lonza in Europe and Latin America. Prior to joining SoftwareOne, served as CFO and member of the Group Executive Committee of Lonza from 2016 to 2021 and member of the BoD of Unilabs.
Currently also Member of the BoD and of the Audit Committee of EuroAPI S.A. and member of the BoD and Chair of the Audit Committee of UCB S.A.
Education
Graduated from Monterey Institute of Technology in Industrial and Systems Engineering and holds an MBA in Finance and Economics from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
The following table provides an overview of SoftwareOne’s EB:
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Name | Nationality | Born | Function | Appointment | Education | listed | non-listed |
Melissa Mulholland | United States | 1985 | Co-Chief Executive Officer | 2025 | Business administration and strategic management | 01) | 0 |
Raphael Erb | Swiss | 1980 | Co-Chief Executive Officer | 2024 | Business administration | 0 | 0 |
Hanspeter Schraner2) | Swiss | 1968 | Chief Financial Officer | 2025 | Accountancy, business administration | 0 | 0 |
Julia Braun | Austrian | 1973 | Chief Human Resources Officer | 2022 | Human resources, MBA | 0 | 0 |
Oliver Berchtold | Swiss | 1983 | Chief Operating Officer | 2024 | Business administration | 0 | 1 |
Rodolfo J. Savitzky3) | Mexican, Swiss | 1962 | Chief Financial Officer | 2022 | Engineering, finance and economics, MBA | 2 | 0 |
Management changes
SoftwareOne added Melissa Mullholland to the SoftwareOne EB upon completion of the Crayon acquisition. The former Crayon Group’s CEO joined SoftwareOne as Co-CEO alongside Raphael Erb, who previously held the role of CEO. Before joining Crayon in 2020, Melissa spent 12 years at Microsoft driving global cloud strategy and business development.
Upon completion of the Crayon acquisition, Raphael Erb assumed the Co-CEO role alongside Melissa Mulholland.
Hanspeter Schraner joined SoftwareOne in June 2025 as CFO, succeeding Rodolfo Savitzky. Hanspeter brings more than 20 years of international senior financial leadership experience, having previously served as Group CFO at Heritage B Group, Bucherer Holding, Mövenpick Holding, and Carlos Gavazzi Holding.
Rodolfo Savitzky was active as CFO until May 31, 2025 with the employment relationship ending February 28, 2026.
Compensation of the Executive Board
The shareholders’ meeting votes annually on the proposals of the BoD in relation to the maximum aggregate compensation of the EB for the next business year (see art. 19 of the AoI). More details on the compensation and post-employment benefits of the EB can be found in the Compensation report.
Members of the EB may only be granted loans and credits up to a maximum amount of CHF 1,000,000 at market-based conditions and in compliance with the applicable rules of abstention.
Responsibilities
The BoD has delegated the operational management of the company entirely to the Co-CEOs within the limits permitted by law and subject to the powers and duties remaining with the BoD under the OrgR.
Within the operational management delegated to the Co-CEOs pursuant to the OrgR, the Co-CEOs are responsible for SoftwareOne’s daily business operations and represent the company in these matters, all in accordance with the law, the AoI, and the OrgR, as well as the strategies, policies, and guidelines set by the BoD. The Co-CEOs are responsible for the implementation of BoD resolutions and the supervision of all management levels at the company. The Co-CEOs act as the head of the EB.
Within the EB, the Co-CEOs are the primary point of contact for the Chair and the other members of the BoD. The Co-CEOs represent and coordinate the views of the EB vis-à-vis the BoD. In case of matters requiring approval by the BoD as a matter of law, the AoI, or the OrgR, the Co-CEOs submit the corresponding proposals to the BoD. The Co-CEOs provide information to the other members of the EB concerning the resolutions and proposals of the BoD. The Co-CEOs ensure that resolutions are implemented and that proposals are considered. The Co-CEOs represent the Group both internally and externally.
Statutory provisions regarding external mandates
According to Art. 21 of the AoI, no member of the EB may hold more than one mandate at a listed company or more than three mandates at non-listed companies. A member who, because of the acceptance of a mandate at an entity outside the SoftwareOne Group, no longer complies with this provision must, until the ordinary date of resignation from an excess mandate, but within 12 months from election, reduce the number of their mandates to the number permitted under this provision. For a description of how SoftwareOne defines mandates and for transitional provisions of newly appointed EB members, please refer to the section Availability and statutory provisions regarding external mandates above.
Any mandate of a member of the EB at a legal entity outside of SoftwareOne is subject to prior approval by the BoD, or the NCC, where delegated.
All members of the EB, save Rodolfo Savitzky, remained within the statutory maximum number of outside mandates at listed and non-listed companies and organizations.
Management contracts
As at December 31, 2025, the company has not entered into any management contracts with third parties.
Composition of the EB
The EB meets the legal representation requirements as both genders are duly represented with at least 20% representation.
