EU Business News- German CEO Excellence Awards 2025 Jan25292 Strategic Digital Transformation CEO of the Year 2025 & Award for Excellence in AI-Driven Enterprise Architecture 2025 Based in Magdeburg, Y-Core Consulting strives to help companies remain competitive in this dynamic climate. On a mission to ensure that technology investments lead to measurable business success rather than becoming isolated IT projects, Y-Core Consulting specialises in enterprise architecture, AI-driven business transformation, and IT strategy. While many businesses adopt new tools without a clear plan for their long-term impact, Y-Core Consulting ensures that technology is strategically integrated to create real value for its clientele. Y-Core Consulting serves a client base comprising C-level executives seeking a clear roadmap for AI and IT-driven business growth; enterprise architects and IT leaders wanting to design scalable, adaptable IT structures; and companies looking to harness AI and automation for efficiency and expansion. With each project it undertakes, Y-Core Consulting works to build long-term partnerships that are based on trust, positioning itself as a strategic advisor to its clientele rather than a short-term consultant. “At Y-Core Consulting, we believe technology should serve business strategy, not the other way around,” says Sebastian. “We focus on clarity and execution, ensuring real business impact over hype. Our approach to innovation is pragmatic – we implement practical, effective solutions rather than just theoretical concepts. Digital transformation is an ongoing journey, not a one-time project. Our goal is to help companies stay competitive. With expertise in enterprise architecture, automation, and IT strategy, we empower businesses to turn technology into a competitive advantage and build a strong framework for the future.” Dr. Sebastian Herden’s journey to becoming CEO of Y-Core Consulting is one shaped by enterprise IT leadership, deep technical expertise, and hands-on entrepreneurship. This mixture has allowed him to effectively bridge the gap between business and technology, ensuring that digital transformation delivers real impact. Each and every moment of Sebastian’s illustrious career journey has directly Digital transformation is an integral component of any business, especially those striving to achieve long-term success in the rapidly advancing global market. Contrary to popular belief, however, digital transformation is not just a technological shift – it is also a shift in business and mindset that prepares organisations for new challenges and opportunities. In short, digital transformation is a vital partner for sustainable growth and future proofing, and no company understands this better than Y-Core Consulting, a leader in guiding businesses through the complexities of digital transformation. We speak with Y-Core Consulting’s Founder and CEO, Dr. Sebastian Herden below, following his recent recognition in the German CEO Excellence Awards 2025. contributed towards his entrepreneurial mindset and deep love for challenges, driving him to become a key player in the IT sphere. Having started programming at just 11-years-old, Sebastian entered the world of IT at a very young age and was actively online by 1994. This sparked his analytical mindset and successfully set the tone for a career of digital progression and prosperity. Later, he earned a PhD in Computer Science from the Ottovon-Guericke University Magdeburg. Here, Dr. Herden focused on complex IT architectures, and received a scholarship from SAP, which further deepened his understanding of enterprise IT structures. Sebastian’s professional career began in enterprise architecture, first with a role at T-Systems, and then as Lead Enterprise Architect at Deutsche Telekom. He led large-scale digital transformation projects, seamlessly integrating new technologies into complex IT environments. Here, Sebastian quickly realised that large companies aren’t failing due to a lack of technology, but because of slow decision-making and rigid structures. “The challenge wasn’t just technical – it was strategic and cultural,” he recalls. In 2018, Sebastian left Deutsche Telekom to build his own eCommerce company, scaling it to more than 160,000 customers and 30 employees. He applied automation, AI-driven decision-making, and scalable IT architectures to prove that technology can drive real business value when strategically implemented. It was this realisation that led Sebastian to found Y-Core Consulting in 2021, striving to bridge the gap between executives and IT teams and ensure that investments into technology drive measurable results. Outside of the office, Sebastian is an avid sailor, a hobby that he believes has played a key role in shaping him to successfully lead Y-Core Consulting. “Sailing is more than just a sport – it’s a mindset,” he tells us. “Sailing teaches patience, adaptability, and decision-making under uncertainty – skills that translate directly into business. You constantly analyse conditions, adjust your course, and make decisions with Contact: Dr. Sebastian Herden Company: Y-Core Consulting GmbH Web Address: www.ycore.consulting Y-Core Consulting GmbH
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