KaarTech Establishes DACH Strategic Business Unit in Mannheim

Global enterprise transformation firm KaarTech has established a dedicated Strategic Business Unit (SBU) for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH), with its local headquarters located in Mannheim.

The new hub is positioned in the Rhine-Neckar region, close to SAP's global headquarters in Walldorf. According to the company, the location is intended to support client proximity in one of Europe's enterprise-technology corridors.

Aseem Gaur has been appointed to lead the DACH SBU. Gaur brings more than two decades of international consulting and management experience, having previously held roles at Capgemini, Ernst & Young, PwC, Bristlecone, and CAMELOT Consulting Group.

The newly formed SBU aims to deliver personalized, expert-led consulting services backed by KaarTech's global workforce of over 3,000 professionals. Its service portfolio focuses on Discover, Transform, and Optimize solutions for manufacturing clients, specifically targeting SAP core and Supply Chain Management solutions alongside proprietary solutions such as the Kaar Enterprise Operating System (KEOS).

Commenting on the regional expansion, Aseem Gaur, Head of SBU DACH, said, "In two quarters, we've moved from first conversations to long-term partnerships with our clients. That only happens when they trust you at a strategic level—our clients want a partner who understands their industry, speaks their language, and delivers SAP expertise without the overhead of a typical global consultancy. That's the gap we're closing."

The expansion also aligns with the broader growth strategy of the Chennai-headquartered parent company. Maran Nagarajan, Founder and CEO of KaarTech, stated, "As we prepare toward our IPO, establishing a presence in Europe's most mature SAP market is a strategic step in strengthening our global footprint and building the foundation for our next phase of growth."

Founded in 2005, KaarTech operates as an SAP Gold Partner. The firm has delivered more than 3,300 projects for over 450 customers across North America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East, supported by a team exceeding 3,000 professionals.

"Establishing a regional headquarters in the DACH market is a calculated operational step for KaarTech, particularly given its proximity to SAP's core ecosystem in Walldorf. For a growing enterprise services firm preparing for an IPO, building localized client proximity and deploying senior leadership with deep regional experience helps bridge the gap between boutique agility and global delivery scale. This move positions the company well to capture specialized manufacturing tech budgets in Europe's most mature enterprise software market." — Dr. Shishir Gupta, Founder & CEO, StartupLanes