Schlosser becomes main investor and new Chairman of the Board at Web Inclusion GmbH
Margetshöchheim, December 14, 2023 - Web Inclusion GmbH, the leading technology provider of digital accessibility software in Europe with its Eye-Able® brand, today announces that Dieter Schlosser, former CEO of SoftwareOne, is joining the company as Chairman of the Board. At the same time, Schlosser will become the main investor in the Franconian company. He sees great potential in the promotion of digital accessibility and aims to establish Eye-Able® as one of the world's best solutions in this field.
Dieter Schlosser's role and vision
Under Dieter Schlosser's leadership, SoftwareOne AG has developed into one of the world's leading software companies. He brings his experience from the technology industry at SoftwareOne and from his previous roles at Daimler Benz AG, DKSH and BHP to his new role at Eye-Able®. Schlosser comments, "In my work with Web Inclusion, I see a mission to make the world a more accessible, equitable place for all with Eye-Able®. By establishing accessibility institutes in major cities around the world, we want to bring people with and without disabilities closer to the importance of inclusion in the digital space. My wish is to give something back to society and make an active contribution to creating an inclusive digital world. Every step we take towards digital accessibility brings us closer to a world in which everyone can participate equally, true to the credo: Let everyone shine."
Promotion of digital accessibility
Dieter Schlosser's investment underlines Web Inclusion's success in making digital content accessible to all user groups with Eye-Able®. Oliver Greiner, CEO & Founder at Web Inclusion: "Dieter Schlosser's role at Eye-Able® goes far beyond that of a major investor. As Chairman of the Board, he will be a central figure in our strategic direction and help us achieve our goals of creating an inclusive digital world." A key element of the partnership is the establishment of accessibility institutes in key metropolitan areas in Europe in 2024 and globally thereafter. These facilities will be designed as interactive spaces where the importance of inclusion in the digital space can be experienced by people with and without disabilities. Greiner is certain: "With Dieter Schlosser, Eye-Able® will further expand its position as a global solution in the field of digital accessibility."
About Dieter Schlosser:
His professional journey began in 1982 at Daimler Benz AG, where he held a significant position early on as General Manager for IT in Asia, followed by other core positions at DKSH and BHP. He later rose to become one of the key figures in the global technology industry as CEO of SoftwareOne. During his tenure there, he was responsible for significant milestones such as the acquisition of Comparex, the successful IPO of SoftwareOne in October 2019 and the transformation of the company into a global provider of software and cloud solutions, which led to a doubling of net sales to over one billion Swiss francs by 2022.
About Eye-Able®:
Web Inclusion GmbH from Margetshöchheim near Würzburg is a holistic provider of digital accessibility. In addition to the Eye-Able® software service, the team also offers tests in accordance with BITV and WCAG as well as training and workshops on the topic of digital accessibility. The software portfolio includes WCAG testing software, an admin dashboard for visualization including PDF checking and assistance software as an extension for already accessible websites. In total, over 2000 customers already use Eye-Able® software solutions. The company's aim is to provide as many people as possible with equal access to information, knowledge and services on the Internet.
Further information: Web Inclusion GmbH, Gartenstraße 12c, 97276 Margetshöchheim,
Management: Eric Braun, Oliver Greiner, Christian Schmidt
Phone: +49 176 64103397, e-mail: info@eye-able.com
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Company contact: Christian Schmidt, chris.schmidt@eye-able.com, +49 176 64103397
Press contact: Thorsten Franke-Haverkamp, Frankemedia, Amberger Str. 5, 81679 Munich, phone: (089) 20042748, info@frankemedia.com
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Image 1: Dieter Schlosser, new Chairman of the Board at Web Inclusion GmbH
Image 2: Oliver Greiner, Managing Director of Web Inclusion GmbH
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