Foke’s past achievements, including his contributions to several core banking transformations in Germany and Switzerland, highlight his ability to lead and innovate in the financial sector.
London, December 19, 2023 – Tuum is thrilled to announce that Foke Burmeister has joined as the new Sales Director for the DACH (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) and CEE (Central and Eastern Europe) regions. With an extensive track record in core banking and payments at EY and Accenture, Foke is an invaluable addition to the Tuum team.
Foke shared his enthusiasm on joining Tuum: “I am truly excited to be a part of Tuum’s journey. The combination of a great product, a strong team, and a clear vision made my decision to join an easy one. I see tremendous potential in the DACH and CEE markets and look forward to contributing to Tuum’s success story.”
Addressing the challenges and opportunities in the region, Foke notes the fragmented markets and the pressing need for digital transformation amidst strong incumbent players. His approach is to build on his extensive network and deep knowledge of core banking transformations to foster growth and innovation.
Edgardo Torres-Caballero, CRO of Tuum, commented on Foke’s appointment: “We are delighted to welcome Foke to our team. His expertise and successful track record in leading transformational projects are exactly what we need to explore the vast opportunities in the DACH and CEE regions. Foke’s appointment is a significant step for us in strengthening our position and expanding our reach in these key markets.”
Foke’s past achievements, including his contributions to several core banking transformations in Germany and Switzerland, highlight his ability to lead and innovate in the financial sector. His joining Tuum marks a new chapter in the company’s efforts to redefine banking technology in the DACH and CEE regions.
Please join us in welcoming Foke Burmeister to Tuum, where his experience, vision, and leadership will play a pivotal role in our ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence in banking and financial services.
About Tuum
Tuum is a leading API-first and modular core banking technology provider, backed by prominent investors Portage, Blackfin, and karma.vc. Its cloud-native, cloud-agnostic and highly configurable platform enables financial institutions and any other company to effortlessly launch customer-centric financial solutions, including accounts, payments, lending, cards and more. Tuum’s microservices-based architecture and modularity provide clients with the flexibility to choose, implement, and pay only for the specific capabilities they require.
Tuum brings together expertise in technology and banking with decades of experience in building core systems for large banks. Since its founding in 2019, the company has expanded its customer base throughout Europe and is located in Tallinn, Barcelona, and London.