Bonn, March 5, 2025 – HYPE Innovation, a global leader in innovation management solutions, announces the appointment of Sven Depner as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Depner joins HYPE after nearly 12 years at CANCOM Group, where he most recently served as Vice President. He will officially assume his new role at HYPE’s headquarters in Bonn on March 1, 2025.
As COO, Depner will be responsible for the strategic development of HYPE’s service units and the optimization of operational efficiency across the company. With his extensive experience in digital transformation and IT strategy, he will play a key role in enhancing HYPE’s processes to be even more customer-centric and effective.
“In today’s highly connected world, where innovation cycles are accelerating rapidly, organizations must manage and structure innovation professionally with cutting-edge software,” says Depner about his move to HYPE Innovation. “This need is becoming even more urgent as artificial intelligence is disrupting industries across the board. For process- and data-driven solutions like the HYPE platform, AI represents an exponential increase in customer value—unlocking unprecedented insights into the business processes of enterprises and institutions. However, it wasn’t just the world-class product that attracted me to HYPE; it was also the dynamic and highly motivated team behind it. I am excited to join the HYPE team and contribute to continuing the company’s more than 20-year success story.”
For over two decades, HYPE Innovation has been empowering leading global enterprises and organizations—including Siemens, Airbus, Bayer, and the United Nations—to manage their innovation processes systematically. Headquartered in Germany, with additional offices in the US, Canada, the UK, and Finland, HYPE provides a strong global presence to support customers on their innovation journey.
Dr. Frank Henningsen, CEO and Founder of HYPE Innovation, is thrilled about Depner’s appointment: “With Sven, we are gaining a highly experienced executive who will play a crucial role in our company’s growth during this exciting phase. His strategic and process-oriented approach will help us strengthen our service teams, establish clear structures, and drive operational excellence. This marks an important step in our growth strategy and HYPE’s long-term success.”