Sven

Founder & CEO | LinkedIn

Sven founded Bekatec Online Solutions in 1996 while still at university studying chemistry. He had previously developed an interest in computers, running one of the first dial-in modem bulletin board systems (BBS) in Germany, an early precursor to later Internet-based social media. An acquaintance who worked for a major international chemical and consumer goods manufacturer needed help with post-merger integration of a new subsidiary’s systems – 600 different laptop computer setups for their sales staff, all with dial-in access and no Internet – so Sven got to work. His proposal was accepted, and he and his employees spent the next six months traveling all over Europe, installing uniform Microsoft Windows platforms and training his client’s staff, often physically building necessary communications hardware in the hotels along the route.

After successfully completing this project, Bekatec Online Solutions was hired to provide the global support hotline for this client. Bekatec Online Solutions has continued to deliver to this day, and the business has grown from there. Sven spends his spare time looking after his dogs and horses and restoring vintage cars.