Experienced Leadership and Sustainable Success
The Q2factory leadership team is united by years of collaboration on projects in IT management, process optimization, and digital transformation.
Successful projects arise when industry and process knowledge are optimally combined with IT expertise and social competence. It is part of our DNA to view processes, systems, and people together, understand them, and advance them collectively.
Thomas Popp studied computer science at the University of Applied Sciences Würzburg and initially built his extensive industry, process, and IT expertise through numerous projects first as a developer and solution architect, later as a project and program manager. His clients included Audi, BMW, Daimler, GM Europe, Opel, MAN, and OSRAM.
For over 15 years, he developed the IT consultancy HighQ-IT for the manufacturing industry GmbH as a managing partner responsible for business development before the company was sold to Perot Systems in 2008.
Afterward, Thomas Popp served as Managing Director for Perot Systems and Dell Services until mid-2010, responsible for strategy and the development of the European business for industrial consulting and SAP services. In 2011, he founded Q2factory GmbH as a managing partner and has since been actively involved in various project and management roles for our clients.
His Vision for Q2factory:
Inspiring customers through reliability, quality, flexibility, and an exceptional market and customer focus. Excellent experts with industry expertise who deliver projects on time, within budget, and significantly exceed customer expectations. A trusting collaboration with our clients and employees is the foundation of our ambitions.
Respect and authenticity are not just values for us but the cornerstones of our daily work. They shape our actions, our interactions, and form the foundation for sustainable collaboration.
Jürgen Boelcke completed his studies in mechanical engineering with a focus on manufacturing technology at the Munich University of Applied Sciences. He began his professional career as a software developer and architect of a production planning and control system.
At HighQ-IT for the manufacturing industry GmbH, he expanded his expertise in the manufacturing industry and process optimization as a consultant and project/program manager. He led ERP standard system implementations, was responsible for the "Supply Chain Management" division, and developed the "Best Practice SAP ERP System" as well as the "Value-Oriented SAP ERP Implementation" approach.
He then served as Director for "SCM & CRM Solutions" at Perot Systems and DELL Services. There, he developed expertise in "SAP Manufacturing Execution" and managed key clients as a Key Account Manager.
Jürgen Boelcke is a co-founder of Q2factory GmbH and takes on a variety of project tasks for our clients.
His Vision for Q2factory:
A consulting firm that, through excellent industry experts and innovative software solutions, achieves outstanding results in optimizing its clients' business processes in a spirit of partnership.
Only those who understand the business process requirements and the economic background can design solutions that generate sustainable values.
Martin Schmidbauer studied Computer Science with focus on Information and Communication Management at Wilhelm Büchner University in Darmstadt.
Initially, he worked in international mid-sized manufacturing companies as Software Developer, Project Manager, and IT Development Manager.
After eleven years of industry experience, he continued his career in the SAP consulting firms HighQIT for the manufacturing industry GmbH, Perot Systems, and DELL Services. There, he worked as Consultant and Project Manager for renowned clients in the automotive and medical industries, as well as in mechanical and plant engineering. In addition to value-oriented SAP implementations, Global Template Development, and SAP Rollouts, he also supported numerous strategic IT projects.
Since joining Q2factory GmbH in 2011 as Project Manager and Engagement Manager, Martin Schmidbauer has played a key role in shaping the company’s development. From 2016, as Partner, he developed the areas SAP S/4HANA Assessments, New Implementations, System Conversions and Innovations. Effective January 1, 2026, he assumed the role of Managing Director, further shaping the strategic direction of the company.
His Vision for Q2factory:
We continuously work on expanding our industry, business process, and technology expertise to stay on the cutting edge. With our team of experts, we aim to inspire our customers with innovative solution approaches. We ensure that we develop holistic solutions for end-to-end processes, considering all relevant areas and aspects.
We plan and manage our projects using state‑of‑the‑art project management methods and tools to reliably and efficiently achieve the defined project objectives.
Putting people first: With innovative technology, we create solutions that meet the individual needs of our customers, making technological progress accessible and comprehensible.
After completing a technical apprenticeship as a precision mechanic, Holger Petersen studied mechanical engineering at GH Siegen and at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences.
Holger Petersen expanded his industry experience in various consulting firms as a consultant, project manager, and team lead. As a supply chain specialist focusing on international roll-out projects, he worked with renowned clients worldwide in the automotive and medical industries, as well as in mechanical and plant engineering.
Since 2011, Holger Petersen has been working at Q2factory as a project manager and client manager. In 2016, he took on responsibility as a partner for the areas of digitalization, as well as system and process optimization.
His Vision for Q2factory:
In a world shaped by digital transformation, we strive to be the leading partner for innovative SAP solutions. Through our deep expertise and unwavering commitment, we help companies maximize efficiency, optimize processes, and achieve sustainable competitive advantages. We believe in a future where technology not only simplifies business operations but also unlocks new opportunities and empowers companies to reach their full potential. Together, we shape the digital future.
Amid the constant noise of technological innovation, one must have the ability to distinguish gimmicks from potential game changers.
Andreas Lämmle studied Business Informatics with a focus on digitalization in production and logistics at the Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg.
After completing his studies, he worked at MHP for ten years, where he served as a process and SAP consultant as well as a project and team lead, supporting both corporate and mid-sized clients in the automotive, medical technology, and high-tech industries. During this time, he played a key role in establishing the rapidly growing "Smart Manufacturing" division.
Since 2021, Andreas Lämmle has been a partner at Q2factory. He is responsible for the sectors IT Management Advisory, SAP Solution Architecture, and Supply Chain & Operations.
His Vision for Q2factory:
We bring clarity to the dynamic world of technological innovations. With a value-driven consulting approach and a holistic perspective on technology and industry, we help our clients distinguish true game changers from short-lived trends. As sparring partners on equal footing, we ensure our clients' long-term success.
In the age of connected data and complex systems, PLM is the key to accelerating innovation, strengthening collaboration, and creating sustainable solutions for the world of tomorrow.
Christoph Kowatsch first studied Industrial Engineering (B.Sc.) and later pursued a master’s degree in ERP Systems & Business Process Management (M.A.) while in employment. He began his professional career in 2014 as a consultant at Cideon Software & Services.
Since 2019, he has been working at Q2factory in the field of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) as a consultant, project manager, and client manager. Since then, he has supported numerous renowned clients in the mechanical and plant engineering, automotive, and medical technology industries. After initial projects with CAD Desktop, Christoph Kowatsch specialized in the SAP Engineering Control Center (SAP ECTR). Having worked on implementations since 2015, he is among the first consultants in this field and has extensive experience from over 30 client projects with various CAD systems.
Since 2025, Christoph Kowatsch has been responsible for the Product Lifecycle Management division at Q2factory as a partner. He combines his extensive PLM expertise with process consulting skills (certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt) to enhance process efficiency and strengthen companies' competitiveness.
His Vision for Q2factory:
We live in an increasingly technological world, characterized by complex systems and an exponential increase in data volumes. However, the true value of data is only realized through its intelligent integration and an inclusive collaboration where people from different disciplines combine their knowledge, perspectives, and skills to develop innovative, sustainable solutions.
PLM is at the heart of digital transformation, as it connects and utilizes data throughout the entire product lifecycle. Our goal is to help companies optimize collaboration between departments and effectively use data along the entire value chain to drive innovations faster and more efficiently. With our PLM solution portfolio, we provide key technologies that help companies successfully position themselves in a data-driven and technology-oriented world.
Designing finance organizations to be sustainable, digital, and future-ready in their decision-making capabilities – through integrated reporting and analytics architectures, efficient controlling processes, and innovative SAP cloud solutions.
Armin Rumpel is an experienced finance and transformation expert with more than 20 years of professional experience in auditing, financial process consulting, group accounting, and SAP transformations. His focus is on the digitalization of finance organizations and the development of modern, integrated governance, reporting, and analytics landscapes.
After studying economics and business administration with a specialization in accounting and auditing at the University of Ulm, Armin Rumpel spent seven years working in auditing and financial process consulting at Deloitte and Ernst & Young. During this time, he developed a deep understanding of accounting accuracy, auditability, tax-relevant matters, and regulatory requirements. At the same time, he recognized early on the importance of reliable financial figures as the foundation for corporate planning and management.
He then took on the role of Head of Group Accounting and Group Controlling at an mid-sized engineering services provider for the automotive industry, where he held overall functional and project responsibility for the implementation of SAP. He was responsible for group-wide processes, financial statements, group reporting, and corporate planning, gaining first-hand experience of all end-to-end processes from operational postings through to consolidated supervisory board reporting.
Since 2017, Armin Rumpel has been working at Q2factory as a finance consultant and is responsible for numerous transformation and implementation projects. He supports clients over the long term in the further development of their finance organizations, combining strong functional expertise with in-depth technology and SAP know-how. He is a certified SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP S/4HANA for Management Accounting.
Since 2026, Armin Rumpel is responsible as Partner for the Finance, Controlling, Reporting & Analytics consulting services at Q2factory. In this role, he is driving the expansion of modern data and finance platforms and supports companies in sustainably strengthening their governance and decision-making capabilities.
In addition, Armin Rumpel has been responsible for Q2factory’s SAP cloud test, demo, and development landscape for several years. In this role, he continuously monitors current technological developments and innovations in the SAP ecosystem. These insights enable Q2factory employees and clients to evaluate new solutions at an early stage, test them in practice, and transfer them into productive architectures in a targeted manner.
His vision for Q2factory:
Finance is far more than the mere determination of financial results. It is the central governance and steering function for transparency, performance, and long-term strategic foresight.
My ambition is to position finance organizations as trusted business partners for management and operational units. This requires finance processes and platforms that are fully integrated, data-driven, and technologically future-proof: enabling fast, reliable decision-making and sustainable corporate performance.
I strives to design finance functions that combine methodological excellence with modern cloud and analytics architectures, creating a resilient foundation for intelligent planning, real-time reporting, and value-oriented corporate management.
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