Feb 2, 2026
(Zürich, Switzerland) February 1, 2026 — At msg global, we’re strengthening our executive leadership team and setting the course for further international growth. Effective February 1, 2026, Jens-Thorsten (Jetho) Rauer has been appointed Board Member for International Growth for new Business.
In his new role, Rauer will be responsible for driving and scaling international new market growth initiatives in close cooperation with msg Group's industry units, our international teams, and our strategic partners. His focus will be on expanding msg global’s presence in key markets and further developing its international business.
Rauer brings more than 30 years of international leadership experience in the technology and IT services industry. He has held senior executive roles at global organizations, including IBM, Hewlett-Packard, and DXC Technology, and most recently served as Group Chief Executive for Central & Western Europe at GFT Technologies. Throughout his career, he has led organizations across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific, driving international expansion, building growth platforms, and creating sustainable value for customers.
With this appointment, msg global underlines the ambition to further strengthen its international footprint and to build on the strong foundation established over many years in serving customers across key industries.
Michael Rasch, Member of the Executive Board msg group, responsible for the international business, commented, “The international expansion of msg Group is a strategic priority for us. With Jens-Thorsten Rauer, we are gaining a highly experienced executive who combines global market expertise with a strong track record in building growth platforms and international organizations. We are convinced he will make a significant contribution to the next phase of our international development.”
Peter Umscheid, CEO of msg global, added, “Jens-Thorsten Rauer brings extensive international experience and a strong growth mindset. We are very pleased to welcome him to the Board and look forward to working together to further develop msg global’s international business and strengthen our presence in global markets.”
Jens-Thorsten (Jetho) Rauer said, “msg is a highly entrepreneurial group with deep industry expertise and a strong culture of partnership. I am excited to join msg global and to work with colleagues across the Group and around the world to further expand our international business and create long-term value for our customers.”
About msg global solutions
msg global solutions is a systems integrator, product innovator, and strategic partner with a special focus on enterprise software and services. We cultivate strategic partnerships with industry leaders, key technological providers, and academic institutions to deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to specific organizations’ needs. Our expertise spans insurance, reinsurance, finance, banking, agribusiness, automotive, and manufacturing. We provide cutting-edge solutions that drive operational efficiency, streamline compliance, and enhance business performance. In addition to our core SAP offerings, we design products that leverage machine learning, generative AI, and predictive analytics to maximize business performance, optimize processes, and provide AI-powered solutions, all while ensuring seamless integration. With our deep industry knowledge, advanced technological capabilities, and proven analytics know-how, we help organizations elevate operations and achieve sustainable growth. As a proud member of the msg group, we combine the agility of a specialized firm with the reach of a global IT leader.
About msg group
msg is an independent, international group of companies with more than 10,000 employees around the world. The msg group is active in over 34 countries in the banking, insurance, automotive, consumer products, food, life science & healthcare, public sector, telecommunications, manufacturing, travel & logistics, and utilities sectors. msg develops integrated software solutions and advises its customers on all aspects of information technology.
