Thesio has become part of Hoppinger
In short:
- Thesio has been acquired by digital partner Hoppinger
- An independent agency with more than 100 digital specialists is being created
- The team will continue to operate from Utrecht (De Bilt) and work towards step-by-step integration
A new chapter for Thesio
Hoppinger, strategic partner for mission critical digital solutions, announces the acquisition of Thesio. This strategic takeover creates an independent agency with an international and diverse team of around 100 digital specialists. Ready to help companies grow and innovate in a rapidly changing digital world. Together, they strengthen their position in the Dutch market as an independent strategic partner for digital transformation.
Shared vision of digital impact
Thesio and Hoppinger develop digital solutions that have a positive impact on end users and organizations. “There is a shared vision of digital impact, with a mutual complement in terms of sector knowledge and expertise,” says Gerard Pastwa, CEO of Hoppinger. Thesio fully shares that vision: “Our ambition is clear: to develop user-friendly software that every Dutchman uses every day,” says Jurgen Dingemans, CEO of Thesio. “By becoming part of Hoppinger, we can accelerate that ambition, while maintaining what makes our team special: a pragmatic approach, customer focus and strong focus on ease of use.”
Joint focus on sector knowledge
The takeover also increases domain knowledge in, among other things, education, healthcare, housing and (manufacturing) industry. “We strongly believe in building in-depth sector knowledge, because that way we can be a strategic partner for our customers that really makes a difference,” says Redmer de Vries, who joins Hoppinger's management as commercial director from Thesio.
Future-proof construction in an AI-accelerated world
The rise of AI is not only accelerating clients' digital transformation, but also changing how digital agencies themselves operate. Thesio and Hoppinger share the vision that agencies of the future should be multidisciplinary, data-driven and scalable. By taking this step together, clients can count on a future-proof partner that not only supports them technically, but will help them make the right choices strategically and pragmatically in the rapidly changing digital world.
Growing through collaboration
With the takeover, Hoppinger is accelerating its growth strategy. “Entrepreneurship, curiosity and technical expertise characterize us at Hoppinger. Thesio's pragmatic approach fits in perfectly with that. Together, we can learn from each other and further accelerate our growth,” says Jolien Schiphorst, Director of People & Culture. In the coming months, Thesio will continue to operate independently, while working towards optimal integration over time. The teams will continue to operate from the existing offices in Rotterdam, Utrecht (De Bilt) and Amsterdam.
About Hoppinger
Hoppinger is a digital partner from Rotterdam with 25 years of experience in developing digital strategies and platforms, business applications and complex integrations. The agency helps organizations in healthcare, education, housing and industry, among others, accelerate impactful growth and innovation. The customer portfolio includes Friesland Campina, Scania, CZ, SSH Student Housing, Boon Edam and Alzheimer Netherlands.