Information Service Provider CRIF Appoints New Head for Germany, Austria, and Poland

Information service provider CRIF has appointed Dr. Frank Schlein as the new CEO to lead its business region encompassing Germany, Austria, and Poland. This appointment became effective on May 1, 2020.

In his new role, Schlein will be responsible for expanding the CRIF Group's market position and accelerating growth across these key European markets. He brings two decades of experience in risk and address management, having previously held managing director roles at various service companies in the financial services, data management, and direct marketing industries. Most recently, he served as President of Risk Management at Arvato Financial Solutions for six years.

The company aims to strengthen CRIFBÜRGEL's presence in Germany through a comprehensive offering of value-added solutions leveraging its B2B2C data universe. Schlein is also tasked with driving growth and enhancing market positioning in Austria and Poland, continuing the trajectory of profitable expansion.

This leadership change is expected to bolster CRIF's strategic objectives amidst a rapidly evolving digital economy. The company anticipates that Schlein's vision and experience will be instrumental in developing new services and strengthening customer relationships within these dynamic markets.