Finboot further strengthens board with appointment of former CIO of Evonik, Dr Bettina Uhlich as Non-Executive Director

CARDIFF, UK, WEDNESDAY 1 FEBRUARY 2023 – Finboot is announcing today it has appointed former Evonik Chief Information Officer and Head of Global IT Services, Dr Bettina Uhlich, as a Non-Executive Director on the board.

Evonik is a listed German chemical manufacturing company headquartered in Essen.  It is one of the largest chemical companies in the world.  Dr Uhlich enjoyed a 34-year career at Evonik – working in numerous roles across the business. 

Her vast and senior-level experience encompasses an understanding of complex processes involved in chemical manufacture, including procurement, supply chains, distribution and supporting IT systems. This 360-degree view of complex chain processes means she was one of the early adopters when it comes to realising the value of blockchain, and how it can aid automation and efficiency.

Nish Kotecha, Chairman and Co-Founder of Finboot, says: 

“We are really thrilled Dr Uhlich is joining the Finboot board.  She is a blockchain for business pioneer who understands the importance of making technology easy to use, enabling hesitant enterprises to adopt it.  Dr Uhlich understands the trust blockchain instils in the supply chain, which is a crucial unique selling point and that will maximise efficiency and growth.  She literally wrote a book on it.  I look forward to working more closely with her.”

Dr Uhlich says:

“I believe in IT with a purpose.  Blockchain’s purpose is clear to entrench trust and truth so data can be shared between different parts of value chains – including different companies.

“Finboot’s Blockchain platform, MARCO, is a great solution.  The key thing for me is that because it is a no code / low code application it is easy to use; and you do not need to have lots of training or be a coder to operate it.  

“This is crucial for enterprises who do not have big IT departments or big pockets.  SMEs are the key ‘engine rooms’ in modern industrialised economies, and Germany is no different.  For this reason I see huge growth potential for Finboot in Germany and throughout Europe.

“I am looking forward to connecting Finboot with the blockchain community in Germany and beyond along with the Finboot team to achieve our goals.”

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About Dr Bettina Uhlich

Former CIO and Head of Global IT Services, Evonik AG: Since 2014 to 2022 Dr Bettina Uhlich was responsible for the IT of Evonik AG as Chief Information Officer and Head of Global IT Services as a recognised partner for the implementation of the digitisation goals in the group. In all she worked at Evonik for over 30 years. 

Dr Uhlich began her career in finance and accounting at Degussa AG. From 2010 to 2014 she was the head of the group project PROVE (Process and Value Excellence) with the development of the strategic system platforms with standardised business processes, business models and data models in the group. Until 2016, Uhlich was also responsible for Global Financial Services. In addition, Bettina Uhlich achieved third place as CIO of the year for large companies in 2016. 

Dr Uhlich is the author the book Wirtschaft im Umbruch: Warum die Chemieindustrie dabei der wichtigste Treiber ist Blockchain - Wirtschaft im Umbruch: Warum die Chemieindustrie dabei der wichtigste Treiber ist

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About Finboot

Finboot is a technology company simplifying enterprise blockchain. We facilitate the core priorities of industry leaders to enable fast and easy adoption of digital ecosystems powered by blockchain. 

Finboot created the first No-code / Low-code platform and ecosystem, MARCO, to enable Web3: Bringing the future of the internet to business. 

MARCO greatly improves management of value chains and drives forward digitalisation, sustainability and ESG agendas. 

MARCO connects blockchain technologies securely under one roof, turning data into trusted digital assets and accelerating the road towards interoperability. 

Our purpose at Finboot is to enable Web3 and unlock its full value.  Finboot is making blockchain accessible and understandable to business and delivering the leading No-code / Low-code platform and ecosystem for a decentralised world.

www.finboot.com