Ulrich Irnich

Ulrich Irnich has over two decades of experience in the telecommunication industry, specializing in digital transformation, robotics, AI, agile methodologies, eCommerce, Post Merger Integration, and more.

He currently serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Vodafone Germany, focusing on enhancing IT's customer-centric approach.

Previously, at Unitymedia, he led the agile transformation of IT and the business while transitioning towards a product-centric organization.

With a background at telecommunication giants like E-Plus Group and Telefónica Germany, Ulrich brings a wealth of best practices to drive operational process improvements.

His journey in the industry began at E-Plus Group, managing the startup Cash & Phone and overseeing the Digital Transformation program before advancing to a leadership role at Telefónica Germany.

Prior to his roles in the telecommunication sector, he held executive positions at Computacenter and General Electrics Capital, where he spearheaded strategic initiatives like SixSigma and Managed Services.

Ulrich Irnich holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Fernuniversität Hagen and is an avid marathon runner and cyclist in his personal time.