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Patrick Becher Takes the Helm as COO of Synpulse

In a significant step for the consultancy sector, Synpulse, a leader in financial services consulting, has appointed Patrick Becher as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). This strategic move comes at a time when the firm is poised to enhance its global operations while accelerating its evolution into an AI-native consultancy and technology leader.

As Synpulse expands through Synpulse8 and innovative delivery models, the need for a cohesive and scalable operating framework has become increasingly vital. Patrick, who has dedicated nearly 15 years to Synpulse, returns at a critical juncture, bringing with him a rare blend of external leadership experience alongside deep familiarity with the company’s identity, values, and entrepreneurial culture.

"Patrick's return is crucial," stated Co-CEO Konrad Niggli. "We are professionalizing our setup as we integrate AI across the organization. He possesses the perfect mix of strategic insight and practical execution required to guide us through this next phase. His understanding of Synpulse at its core, combined with invaluable external perspectives, will be an asset."

Becher's career has been marked by his work at the intersection of consulting, operations, technology delivery, and organizational development. This diverse background empowers him to design scalable structures and streamline complexities brought about by rapid expansion, thereby embedding AI as a natural component of daily operations.

Reflecting on his new role, Patrick expressed, "Synpulse has always stood out due to its entrepreneurial spirit. Today, that spirit meets a unique opportunity to build a business model that supports our growth strategy while enabling us to deliver exceptional impact for our clients. My focus will be to strengthen our foundation ensuring we scale effectively, remain true to our identity, and leverage AI as a practical driver of efficiency, quality, and speed."

Co-CEO Yves Roesti further added, "Patrick embodies the ideal mix of Synpulse DNA and fresh perspectives. As we move from 'artisan scaling' to integrating AI into both our offerings and internal processes, he will play a central role in translating our ambitions into tangible progress."

In this pivotal role, Becher is set to shape the next chapter of Synpulse’s operating model by creating globally coherent ways of working that integrate people and technology seamlessly while continuing to foster the company’s growth. This appointment aligns with Synpulse's strengthened AI-native positioning, evidenced by the recent launch of its new global site featuring K8, a generative AI agent powered by PULSE8.ai.

About Synpulse

Synpulse is a global management consulting firm recognized as a trusted partner for financial institutions. We deliver end-to-end transformations for financial services, marrying deep industry expertise with technology in strategy, design, implementation, and operations. With a network of over 100 ecosystem partners and our technology division, Synpulse8, we co-create innovative digital solutions that yield value-driven impacts. Our team of more than a thousand professionals across twenty-plus locations is unified by a shared commitment to excellence and client success. More information can be found at www.synpulse.com.