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Jan-Henrik Dieckert assumes new role as Chief Operating Officer Software at Körber Business Area Pharma
Körber is appointing an executive manager from its own ranks.

Lüneburg, Germany, 24 January 2024.
Körber is appointing an executive manager: Jan-Henrik Dieckert has been promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Software Business Unit within Körber Business Area Pharma, effective 1 January 2024. In this role, he will oversee operational customer business globally and lead the service strategy.
“We are excited to announce the appointment of Jan-Henrik Dieckert to this role,” says Jens Woehlbier, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Software at Körber Business Area Pharma. “Jan-Henrik brings over 15 years of experience with our company, having played a key role in establishing and expanding our sales organization in North America, EMEA, China and leading the global sales and marketing of our software products. We wish him great success in his new position.”
As COO, Jan-Henrik Dieckert will be responsible for shaping and implementing the service strategy of the Software Business Unit. He will guide pharma, biotech, and cell & gene customers through their digital transformation journey by leveraging Körber’s suite of software products within the Business Area Pharma.
Jan-Henrik Dieckert most recently was Chief Sales Officer (CSO) Software at Körber Business Area Pharma. As executive board member he was responsible for worldwide sales and marketing of the PAS-X product suites and led the global sales and marketing teams of BU Software. He holds a degree in Biotechnology and has more than 15 years of experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for pharma, biotech, and cell & gene therapy manufacturing.