Nöthen, who founded the company, has served as its CEO since 1991 and also holds the position of CEO at RSBG Ventures.
The Qvest Group has announced a leadership transition, confirming that founder and CEO Peter Nöthen will step down at the end of the year. Effective immediately, Nöthen will pause his management responsibilities, with the company expressing its gratitude for his many years of dedicated service. He will remain a minority shareholder in Qvest, while the name of his successor will be revealed in the near future.
As founder, Nöthen played a central role in Qvest’s growth and global expansion, transforming the company from a local enterprise into an internationally recognised leader in technology solutions for the digital media supply chain. Under his guidance, Qvest grew through both organic development and strategic acquisitions, establishing a strong presence across global markets. Since 2016, the company has been part of the RSBG SE portfolio.
The incoming CEO, whose appointment is pending shareholder approval, is expected to assume leadership of Qvest in Q1 2026. Alongside this role, he will also take on management responsibilities at RSBG ICT, the group’s majority shareholder.
While the new CEO’s identity has not yet been disclosed for confidentiality reasons, Qvest confirmed that he is already familiar with the company through past collaborations. He brings over two decades of experience in information and communications technology, having worked with both multinational corporations and mid-sized enterprises. His background includes extensive expertise in growth strategy, business transformation, post-merger integration, and mergers and acquisitions. He has previously led an international service provider in the media industry and served as CEO of a software solutions firm in the broadcast market.
“We are pleased to welcome an experienced executive with deep knowledge of Qvest’s relevant markets as our new CEO,” said Markus Bohni, CEO of RSBG. “We also thank Peter Nöthen for his dedication over the past years.”
The existing management team remains in place, ensuring continuity and providing experienced leadership as the company continues its transformation.
