Services
ARETEON advises at the intersection of corporate leadership and information technology. Our portfolio extends from strategic management consulting through enterprise architecture to the operational steering of IT organizations, projects and programmes. We develop software, design IT strategies and accompany organizations through digitalization and transformation – end to end, from strategic analysis to successful implementation.
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AI Readiness & Target Vision
Maturity assessment, use-case pipeline, data and governance review, implementation roadmap.
Many organizations launch AI initiatives without a clear picture of where they stand or where they are heading. We create that clarity – honestly, measurably, and with a roadmap that sets priorities rather than inflating expectations.
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AI Strategy & Business Value
Prioritization by benefit, risk and feasibility; KPI and benefit logic; investment framework and scaling paths.
An AI strategy that cannot be traced back to business value remains a slide deck. We link every initiative to concrete impact metrics and ensure investments flow where the leverage is greatest.
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Enterprise and IT Architecture
Landscape planning, target architectures, technology and platform evaluation, integration and interface design, architecture governance.
Architecture is the backbone of any sustainable IT evolution. We design target states that are robust – not because they map everything, but because they structure the right decisions and help avoid technical debt.
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IT Governance, Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance
Policies, controls, roles and accountability models, compliance and security requirements. Sector-specific regulation in financial services (MiFID, BaFin audits, §44 KWG special examinations, annual financial audits) and medical devices (ISO 13485, MDR). GDPR, AI Act and other cross-cutting frameworks.
We know regulatory requirements not from textbooks but from examinations, audits and implementation projects. Governance is not an end in itself but the prerequisite for organizations to remain capable of controlled action – even under regulatory pressure.
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IT Management & Transformation
Operating Model, Organisationsdesign, Portfolio- und Demand-Steuerung, Change-Begleitung.
Transformation rarely fails because of technology – it fails because of unclear responsibilities, insufficient steering and lack of anchoring. We shape operating models that work not just on paper but in day-to-day operations.
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Programmes, Projects & Engineering
Delivery capability and quality assurance, architecture and platform decisions, software development and technical implementation.
Plans are only as good as their execution. We take responsibility in delivery – with clear artefacts, sound decisions and the conviction that quality is non-negotiable.
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AI Implementation Capability
We use what we recommend. ARETEON builds production-grade LLM services, works with tools like Claude Code, MCP architectures and local models based on Ollama. We do not just integrate AI into strategy papers – we embed it into live systems, processes and workflows.
Most consultants talk about AI. ARETEON builds with it. And we bring the tools, the experience and the operational delivery capability directly to our clients. The result: faster outcomes, robust prototypes and a team that understands the technology because it works with it every day.
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Approach
Consulting is a matter of trust. That is why good consulting begins with listening – and with the commitment to truly understand a client’s situation before making recommendations. ARETEON works in an analytical, methodical and consistently results-oriented manner. We engage our clients as equals, communicate openly and make statements we can substantiate.
We focus on companies and organizations that want to systematically harness the practical value of modern technologies – especially artificial intelligence. Whether a globally operating enterprise, a growing mid-sized company or a highly specialized provider: we bring the experience to make complex topics accessible and to develop robust solutions that work in everyday operations.
Four values guide everything we do: We are authentic in what we say and do. We argue rationally and on the basis of facts. We act with integrity – towards clients, partners and colleagues. And we pursue excellence in every engagement we undertake.
In doing so, we keep costs, risks, organization and operations equally in view. The result is an approach that is transparent for decision-makers – and actionable for teams:
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Sharpen the problem and target vision
What impact is expected, how do we measure success, which guardrails apply?
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Compare options rigorously
Benefits, effort, dependencies, risks, compliance – a clear recommendation instead of ‘anything is possible’.
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Deliver with accountability
Co-delivery, transparent steering, robust artefacts: roadmaps, architecture blueprints, controls.
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Anchor the change
Operating model, processes, training, monitoring and continuous improvement.
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Careers
ARETEON is growing – and we are looking for people who think ahead, not just follow along. If you combine an entrepreneurial mindset with analytical rigor and a passion for the intersection of management, IT and artificial intelligence, you will find an environment that rewards initiative and recognizes performance.
We are looking for consultants who take ownership – strong in their domain, clear in communication, reliable in delivery:
- Management consulting, IT governance and risk management
- AI strategy, use-case design and process optimization
- IT project and programme management
- Architecture, engineering, platform and product development
What to expect: challenging engagements, short decision paths, high quality – and a team that values substance over show.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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The Team
Behind ARETEON stand experienced consultants with deep expertise in management consulting, IT strategy and artificial intelligence.
Dominik Blei
Managing Director & Technology Executive
Diploma in Mathematics, former board member and CTO with 25+ years of experience in regulated industries — Capital Markets, Pharma, Healthcare. 30+ audits and due diligences led in regulated environments.
The difference: Dominik doesn’t just deliver strategies and architectures — he implements them himself. Microservice architectures, full-stack development, productive LLM services. From the boardroom to the code.
Focus areas: Fractional CTO, Technology Due Diligence, IT Architecture & Transformation, Audit Readiness, AI Strategy & Implementation.
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Michael Baumann
Managing Director & Enterprise Architect
M.Sc. Information Systems (TU Munich) with close to 20 years of experience in IT architecture, program management, and organizational transformation — Banking, Insurance, Exhibition Industry.
The difference: Michael makes complex IT landscapes tangible — from blueprint to delivery. Venture builds, digitalization initiatives, transformations: He builds robust structures where none existed and modernizes where existing ones no longer hold. From steering committee to execution.
Focus areas: Enterprise Architecture & IT Governance in regulated environments, Program & Portfolio Management, Post-Merger & Carve-out, Operating Model Design.
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