Why We Exist

We believe that over the next decade, every business will become an AI business. We created vector8 to help ambitious enterprises navigate this challenge, advising them on the best way forward and building the right solutions to provide competitive advantage.

Our business was founded by experienced entrepreneurs who have built, run and sold

successful digital transformation businesses. But believe that a new era of AI transformation will enable greater leaps than ever before. We see a world where the seamless integration of human expertise and advanced AI technologies sparks unparalleled growth, efficiency and resilience across all sectors.

Our mission:
To elevate organisations by unlocking the true value of AI, getting the best from human x machine collaboration.


Key facts and figures

Where we stand today

Founded in 2024 and operating ​across Europe with over 50 FTE​

40+ Data, AI & Cloudexperts
(Azure & AWS)​

Blend of Service excellence and scaling capabilities with vertical expertise and proximity

Deep vertical expertise with specific focus on Banking and Insurance

Independent and led by renowned entrepreneurs

Purpose and value driven with ​a strong collaborative and empowering culture​

Value based delivery and enablement​

A clear vision and roadmap with the ambition to become the leading Pure Player in Europe​


Our Capabilities​

Getting the best from Human x Machine collaboration​

Partner
Ecosystem

Human

Our people

Capabilities to accelerate successful transformation and change​

Capabilities to educate and train leadership and employees​

Strong business expertise in specific verticals​

Comprehensive and deep AI technology expertise​

Machine

Our tech-stack

Modular and best in class AI frameworks​

Industry specific accelerators for rapid adoption and faster business value​

Scalable ML-Ops tool-chain to ensure smooth and low cost operations​

Data foundation components with strong data ingestion capabilities​

AI Lab
SigmaNova


Our Values

BEACH

Bold - Be bold with change

  • Change and evolution are vital, and they require courage and curiosity. Status quo must be challenged with trustworthiness, a culture of open feedback, and respect.
  • We boldly explore uncharted territories and speak our truth. Smart risk-taking propels us forward.

Excellent - Unwavering client focus

  • Determined to consistently deliver unmatched value for every client and beyond.
  • Relentlessly pursuing advancement, always ahead of the curve.

Authentic – True to ourselves

  • Create a culture where authenticity thrives, empowering individuals to be their most genuine selves and enabling meaningful, lasting relationships.
  • We embrace transparency, honesty, and sincerity in all our interaction.

Collaborative – Strive as a Team

  • We succeed through teamwork and collaboration. Achievements are celebrated together.
  • Knowledge is openly shared between peers, clients, partners and colleagues. We value our differences and welcome feedback.

Human – Perpetuate Humanity

  • We aim for an overarching humanistic goal in the deployment of technology striving for meaningful applications serving societal benefits.
  • We treat all people - employees, clients, partners, communities - with utmost care and respect. Diversity is embraced and equal opportunity cherished.

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Our Leadership


Marc Maret
Group CEO, Strategic Advisor and Business Developer
Meet Marc, a dedicated CEO and international executive, Strategic Advisor, and Business Developer. With a background rooted in Management and IT Consulting, Marc honed his skills in general management, business development, and organizational transformation.

Prior to founding Vector8, he served as Managing Director Switzerland and held key European Leadership roles at Valtech, a renowned experience innovation consulting and delivery firm. Marc's journey is fuelled by building high performing organizations paired with a deep commitment to delivering value for people and clients.

He earned his Master of Business Administration from the University of St. Gallen in 1998, anchoring his practice with solid academic foundations.
Christoph Thommen
Group COO, Expert Delivery, Operation and organizational excellence
Meet Christoph, an accomplished COO and international executive with a stellar track record in operational excellence, building distributed delivery teams, and capacity planning. He spearheads initiatives to optimize operations, crafting dynamic teams, and implementing efficient resource planning strategies. Christoph ensures our company's agility and responsiveness, driving delivery excellence and client value.

Prior to founding Vector8, he held key Global Leadership roles at Valtech, a leading experience innovation consulting firm. Christoph's journey is rooted in technology leadership across various roles, including software development, CTO, and COO for product and IT consulting companies.

He earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland in 2009, anchoring his practice with solid academic foundations.
Chris Daplyn
Group CCO, Client Centric Growth Leader
Meet Chris, a proven leader with over 22 years of experience of helping clients achieve their business objectives through technology, data and creativity. Chris will drive the vector8 growth strategy, unlocking true value for our clients, both new and existing.

Chris has worked closely with some of the world’s biggest brands, helping them transform to be relevant in the modern world. His career has all been in client focused growth roles, broadening to leadership when he became Managing Director of Wunderman in 2015 as part of a 10-year tenure at WPP which culminated in being CEO of Mirum in Europe. Chris joined Valtech in 2021 as UK MD where he tripled the size of the business in 3 years and played a key role in EU Senior Leadership team.
Zlatka Trajcheska
Manager North Macedonia
Meet Zlatka, a renowned professional boasting over a decade of expertise, spanning experience in the IT industry both in North Macedonia and internationally. Her commitment to quality, professionalism, and respect fuels the very essence of our company culture and sets the standard for excellence.

Throughout her career, Zlatka has been engaged in management and team leadership roles, guiding individual and team growth, as well as developing, implementing and optimizing processes to support and enhance people’s efficiency and effectiveness. Zlatka has seamlessly managed project life cycles and led cross-functional teams to success, all supported by her robust background in software engineering and technical mastery. With her profound understanding of complex systems, she ensures our delivery and organizational growth.

She earned her Master in Computer Sciences at the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in 2014, with academic excellences, coupled with her contributions to various international research teams.
Catherine F. Simon
Group CPO, Talent Acquisition, Diversity & Inclusion, Employee Development
Meet Catherine, an esteemed global executive and Chief People Officer with a track record of fostering organizational growth and nurturing talent. Catherine brings a global perspective and a results-oriented approach to her role as Vector8's Global Chief People Officer. With over 17 years of experience, she's a champion for building high-performing teams and scaling HR operations for companies experiencing hyper-growth.

Catherine's prior roles include leading the expansion of a Swiss digital agency in Serbia and spearheading HR at Scaleway, where she recruited extensively while maintaining high satisfaction ratings. Her diverse background spans multiple sectors, adding depth to her expertise in people management.

With a rich educational and professional journey, Catherine's leadership at Vector8 is poised to drive innovation and success, ensuring a thriving and inclusive workplace culture.