Alexander Bode holds a Diplom degree in economic computer science.

Since 2014, Mr. Bode has been CIO at DAW, being awarded one of the TOP 10 CIOs for large companies in 2018, and currently leading the overall digital transformation at DAW.

From 2013 to 2014, Alexander Bode was responsible for Global IT Governance at Celesio, being responsible for strategy, risk, organization, etc.

Prior to that, Mr. Bode held several IT management functions at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, most recent one as Director SAP COE Europe.

Coatings such as paints and enamels have been used for thousands of years for the protection and decoration of living spaces. In the last 120 years we have become established as one of Europe's leading suppliers of coating systems. Approximately 5,600 employees work with commitment in making our visions of today become the reality of tomorrow, and they are continuing the 120 years old company tradition. The demand for highest quality and innovative ideas has made us to a company with tradition and future.