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Klaus Schottenhamel
President and CEO
Klaus Schottenhamel leads B4 Consulting, providing strategic direction for all customer-, partner-, and integration-related activities around the world. An SAP consulting and business technology veteran, Klaus has domain expertise in building SAP systems integration consultancies worldwide. Prior to B4 Consulting, he was president and CEO of IMG Americas, a company of S&T. At IMG Americas, he directed a successful management buyout from S&T resulting in the establishment of B4 Consulting. Previously, he was president and CEO of SAP SI America, Inc., the systems integration division of SAP AG. At SAP SI America, Klaus led a successful US expansion that averaged a 40 percent annual revenue growth rate during his tenure. Earlier in his career, he worked with PLAUT AG, an international SAP integration consultancy. A key member of PLAUT’s executive board, Klaus was responsible for launching several PLAUT international business units, including a joint venture with Deloitte/PLAUT in South Africa, PLAUT UK, and PLAUT Consulting Inc. USA. Klaus also served as a member of the SAP National Partner Advisory Council and in executive management positions with other consulting and technology companies including Inforte, living systems, inc., and ConnectUS, LLC. Klaus earned his undergraduate degree in finance and MBA from the College of Pforzheim (Germany).

Frank Paetzold
Vice President – Services Delivery & Application Management Services
Frank Paetzold brings a wealth of implementation experience and SAP expertise to his role as vice president of Service Delivery and Application Management Services (AMS), positions he previously held with IMG Americas. From due diligence to go-lives, Frank’s career has focused on developing, implementing and managing information systems and leading teams that drive successful projects. At ITSP LLC, a business software consultancy, he managed a global IT project management office and implemented a number of SAP ERP solutions. As a senior manager with Deloitte Consulting he handled a number of SAP R/3 and ASAP implementations. Prior to Deloitte, Frank worked with PLAUT Consulting, Inc. where he held a number of positions of increasing responsibility. As director of the Manufacturing Industry Service Center, he led a team of 50+ consultants, and as a project manager he ensured the success of SAP R/3 implementations at leading nonprofit organizations and high-tech companies. Certified in a number of SAP solutions, Frank has been an instructor with SAP Walldorf (Germany). He has a Bachelor of Science in Economics and IT from the University of Nurtingen (Germany) and is a certified Project Management Professional.

Jacquelyn Thrasivoulos
Vice President Corporate Communications
Serving as a consulting vice president for B4 corporate communications, Jackie Thrasivoulos helped to strengthen IMG Americas’ global brand and led the rebranding initiative resulting in B4 Consulting. At B4 she directs all corporate marketing and communications, public relations, and customer and partner programs. With a career devoted to corporate communications in the high-tech arena, Jackie has managed both US and global marketing and public relations programs. While much of her work has focused on go-to-market initiatives for early-stage companies, she has also supported industry leaders such as Cisco Systems, EMC Corporation, and SAP SI Americas. Prior to consulting, Jackie held account management positions with advertising agencies in the Greater Boston area, and was part of the marketing team that introduced ground-breaking office automation and laptop technologies at Data General Corporation (acquired by EMC). She began her career in the editorial and promotions department of a Boston-based publishing house. Jackie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and English from Simmons College and a Master of Science in Mass Communications from Boston University.

 
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