fincite announces CEO handover as Ralf Heim steps back

January 30, 2026

fincite, a Germany-based WealthTech provider focused on intelligent software for asset management, has announced a leadership transition that will see a change in its executive structure as the company prepares for its next phase of growth.

After eleven years as co-CEO, Friedhelm Schmitt will assume the role of sole CEO on 15 February 2026. He will lead fincite following a handover from co-founder and co-CEO Ralf Heim, who is stepping away from operational management. Heim will remain closely connected to the business as a senior advisor and shareholder within the Harvest Group.

The change marks the culmination of more than a decade of joint entrepreneurship. fincite was founded in 2014 by Ralf Heim, Friedhelm Schmitt and Stefan Post with the ambition of rethinking asset management through intelligent software. Since then, the company has grown from an early-stage idea into one of Germany’s leading WealthTech providers. Throughout this period, Heim played a central role in shaping the company’s direction, bringing energy, innovation and momentum to its development.

Commenting on his decision, Ralf Heim said, “The last eleven years have flown by,” says Ralf. “I will proudly follow the development of fincite and the Harvest Group as a shareholder and fan. With Friedhelm Schmitt, Stefan Post, Thuwagaran Nithiananthan, and Paul Kammerer, the German management team is excellently positioned.”

In his expanded role, Friedhelm Schmitt will not only serve as sole CEO of fincite but will also join the board of the Harvest Group. He outlined a continued focus on innovation and customer outcomes, saying, “The strategic direction remains clear. We are focused on further increasing the Time2Value for our customers and consistently expanding our AI features.”