CEO Jörg Hönemann welcomed him warmly.
The V-LINE GROUP is pleased to welcome Dr. Arndt Claußen as Chief Digital Transformation and Analytics Officer and member of the Executive Team, effective August 1, 2026. With this appointment, V-LINE GROUP is further strengthening its focus on data-driven decision-making, digital transformation, and the continued development of scalable processes across the organization.
Holding a Diploma in Mathematics and a PhD in Quantitative Finance, Dr. Claußen began his professional career in consulting, focusing on the banking, insurance, and industrial sectors, alongside his studies, and has spent the past eight years establishing and driving the data analytics competence at Bahlsen. Most recently serving as the Lead Center of Excellence Data & Analytics, he successfully developed and executed the company’s enterprise-wide data strategy. In this role, he managed modern data and cloud infrastructure, led the analytics stream for SAP S/4 HANA migrations, and drove the adoption of advanced analytics and Large Language Models.
Jörg Hönemann, CEO V-LINE GROUP, commented: “We warmly welcome Dr. Arndt Claußen to the Executive Team. We are delighted to have gained such a highly experienced expert for V-LINE GROUP and are very much looking forward to working with him. His perspective and expertise will provide valuable impulses as we leverage data, technology, and organizational capabilities to shape the next phase of our development.”
Dr. Arndt Claußen added: “I am excited to join V-LINE GROUP to help shape the next phase of our digital journey. Data, analytics, and scalable digital solutions are critical enablers for sustainable business growth. By leveraging modern cloud technologies and advanced analytics, we can unlock tremendous potential. I am eager to work with the teams across the Group to foster a strong data-driven culture and create measurable, long-term value for our customers, partners, and the entire organization.
Digital transformation is rarely a straight line, it is a bit of a roller coaster. But as long as we navigate the ups and downs together, we will not only reach our destination but thoroughly enjoy the ride!“
His appointment marks another important step in the continued development of V-LINE GROUP’s future-ready organization.
