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2-min read • 8 Sep 2025
Project Management
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Plug&
Operational Excellence Banking
Avaloq
Banking
EMEA
North America
Plug& Talk: Project Management Excellence with Michael Hesse
Written by André Burger and Thomas Schaffner
Discover the secrets behind successful banking transformation projects with delivery expert Michael Hesse. Learn about the unique challenges of implementing cloud-native core banking systems and how the "one-stop-shop" approach revolutionises project delivery.
Project Insights:
- How cloud-native core banking systems are being successfully implemented
- The embedded team approach and cultural fit requirements
- How cloud deployment reduces project timelines from months to weeks
- Regulatory navigation strategies for innovative banking solutions
- The importance of agile cycles and customer collaboration
Compared with other preparation and lead times that you normally need for such a big implementation project, we are really close to just switch the button.
Michael Hesse, Associate Partner
Learn more about Plug& BaaS
Explore Plug& BaaS to integrate scalable fintech solutions and elevate your digital banking strategy.
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André Burger
Senior Partner
André is Head of Avaloq Practice in the EU. He drives digital transformation in banking by combining process optimisation with intelligent automation. His expertise spans end-to-end process management, large-scale transformation programmes, core banking system implementations, and AI-driven automation initiatives, delivering sustainable change and operational excellence.
OUR EXPERT
Thomas Schaffner
Managing Partner, Global Head of Banking
Thomas helps clients achieve their strategic goals by driving large-scale IT transformation and implementation projects that boost agility. His work focuses on shaping future-proof organisations through innovative business models and their impact on products, processes, technologies, and structures.
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Daniele Abbruzzese
Senior Partner
Daniele partners with leading private banking institutions to transform strategic ambitions into measurable outcomes. He specialises in steering and de-risking complex transformation programmes, as well as implementing regulatory changes, ensuring successful delivery and sustainable impact.
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Philipp Buchmaier
Associate Partner • Banking
Philippe Buchmaier is an Associate Partner and Avaloq Subject Matter Expert with extensive experience in core banking transformation. He specializes in Avaloq implementation, managed services, and digital platform integration, driving operational excellence and cost efficiency for leading financial institutions. Philipp combines deep technical know-how with client-centric delivery to ensure successful end-to-end solutions.
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2-min read • 8 Sep 2025
Project Management
Platform
Plug&
Operational Excellence Banking
Avaloq
Banking
EMEA
North America
Plug& Talk: Project Management Excellence with Michael Hesse
Written by André Burger and Thomas Schaffner
Discover the secrets behind successful banking transformation projects with delivery expert Michael Hesse. Learn about the unique challenges of implementing cloud-native core banking systems and how the "one-stop-shop" approach revolutionises project delivery.
Project Insights:
- How cloud-native core banking systems are being successfully implemented
- The embedded team approach and cultural fit requirements
- How cloud deployment reduces project timelines from months to weeks
- Regulatory navigation strategies for innovative banking solutions
- The importance of agile cycles and customer collaboration
Compared with other preparation and lead times that you normally need for such a big implementation project, we are really close to just switch the button.
Michael Hesse, Associate Partner
Learn more about Plug& BaaS
Explore Plug& BaaS to integrate scalable fintech solutions and elevate your digital banking strategy.
References:
1.
Our Experts In This Topic
OUR EXPERTAndré Burger
Senior Partner
André is Head of Avaloq Practice in the EU. He drives digital transformation in banking by combining process optimisation with intelligent automation. His expertise spans end-to-end process management, large-scale transformation programmes, core banking system implementations, and AI-driven automation initiatives, delivering sustainable change and operational excellence.
OUR EXPERTThomas Schaffner
Managing Partner, Global Head of Banking
Thomas helps clients achieve their strategic goals by driving large-scale IT transformation and implementation projects that boost agility. His work focuses on shaping future-proof organisations through innovative business models and their impact on products, processes, technologies, and structures.
OUR EXPERTDaniele Abbruzzese
Senior Partner
Daniele partners with leading private banking institutions to transform strategic ambitions into measurable outcomes. He specialises in steering and de-risking complex transformation programmes, as well as implementing regulatory changes, ensuring successful delivery and sustainable impact.
OUR EXPERTPhilipp Buchmaier
Associate Partner • Banking
Philippe Buchmaier is an Associate Partner and Avaloq Subject Matter Expert with extensive experience in core banking transformation. He specializes in Avaloq implementation, managed services, and digital platform integration, driving operational excellence and cost efficiency for leading financial institutions. Philipp combines deep technical know-how with client-centric delivery to ensure successful end-to-end solutions.