FIO Systems AG, a subsidiary of Hypoport, has expanded its Management Board, appointing Danny Hanke with effect from 1 July 2026. Danny Hanke will be jointly responsible for the strategic development of the Real Estate Marketing division alongside Niclas Kurtz. This personnel decision underscores the importance of internal talent development, as Danny Hanke comes from within the company's own ranks.
Within the new board structure, Niclas Kurtz will continue to lead the market segment, focusing on sales and marketing. Danny Hanke will assume responsibility for product development and IT. His extensive experience in these areas, gained since joining the company in 2014, was a decisive factor in his promotion.
Career Path and Strategic Importance
Danny Hanke began his career at FIO Systems as a Frontend Developer and successively took on more leadership responsibility, initially as a Team Lead and later as Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO) for the Real Estate Marketing division. He was appointed CPTO in 2024 and has since progressively prepared for his current role on the Management Board. A significant step in his career was establishing the Hypoport site in Sofia, Bulgaria. Since 2016, Danny Hanke has lived and worked there, and as Managing Director of Hypoport Sofia, he was responsible for establishing this development centre, which today plays a central role in the technological organisation of FIO Systems AG.
Niclas Kurtz, also a member of the FIO Systems AG Management Board, emphasised that Danny Hanke has made significant contributions to the technological advancement of products and the sustainable strengthening of the organisation in recent years. He highlighted Hanke's professional expertise, his understanding of customer needs, and his leadership qualities as essential attributes that qualified him for the board role. With the expansion of the Management Board, FIO Systems AG believes it has created the conditions to consistently pursue its growth trajectory and accelerate the introduction of innovations, particularly in the areas of automation and AI developments, to the market.
Danny Hanke himself expressed his delight at the trust placed in him and his new assignment. He stressed his commitment to further advancing the digitalisation of real estate marketing together with the teams, to offer customers solutions that significantly simplify their daily work. His focus will be on innovation, technological excellence, and a clear emphasis on practical benefits. Real estate marketing has been one of FIO Systems AG's core competencies for over 27 years. With FIO Webmakler, the company offers one of the leading software solutions for this sector in Germany. The relevance of the software is underlined by its widespread acceptance in the financial industry.
Market Position and User Base
- —Over 90 percent of Sparkassen use the FIO Webmakler platform.
- —More than 100 Volksbanken are among its users.
- —Numerous independent real estate agents utilise the software in their daily business.
- —In total, over 140,000 users rely on the solutions from FIO Systems AG.
