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machCon Group

About Us

At machCon, we combine deep expertise with practical consulting to guide companies safely through complex requirements — always following the principle of compliance simplified.

machCon in Numbers

40+
Employees
12+
Years of Experience
350+
Clients
500+
Projects

Mission and Vision

The Invisible Heroes Behind the Scenes

Mission
As the "invisible heroes" behind the scenes, we take responsibility for the data protection, IT security & compliance of our clients. This creates a solid foundation on which our clients can build with confidence, and relieves them so they can focus on their core business.

Vision
Our vision is to be the reliable partner for companies in the DACH region. With consulting services that deliver effective and efficient solutions while enabling sustainable and long-term improvements.

"We create structures that empower companies to minimise risks, seize opportunities and succeed in the long term."

What Sets Us Apart

Our Standard

IT is business-critical

machCon keeps operations running efficiently.

Compliance is no longer complex

We make it look simple: pragmatic, but secure!

IT security is innovative

We keep pace effortlessly and rely on smart solutions!

Data protection is practical

We make data protection understandable, implementable and secure.

Our Name

The name machCon stands for our values: efficiency, precision and drive.

But why are we called machCon?

mach stands for:

"mach" is a dimension-independent parameter in fluid mechanics for velocities, primarily used in aviation. The highest demands for precision, efficiency and accuracy serve us, just as they do aviation, as a guide for our smart consulting services. Furthermore, "mach" stands for an action-oriented imperative that reflects our proactive and passionate approach.

Con stands for:

"Con" stands for Consulting and underlines our aspiration to be a thought leader and pioneer in our field of activity. We continuously work towards our vision of becoming one of the leading partners for IT & compliance in the DACH region.

Corporate Culture

What Drives Us

Our values form the foundation for everything we do — within our team and with our clients.

  • Honesty Is the Best Policy

    We stand for respectful, honest and open interaction with one another, both within the team and with our clients. Only in this way do we ensure a strong foundation and long-term success.

  • The Whole Is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts

    Our work is like a living organism: every single element, no matter how small, fulfils an important task. We are all part of something great and strive with joy and passion for peak performance.

  • Standing Still Is Not an Option for Us

    Thanks to our tireless commitment, we are a valued partner at our clients' side. We continuously develop ourselves, remain open to trends, are always one step ahead and deliver the best service quality at eye level.

Management

Christian Herbst

Our Promise to You

"The foundation of our consulting success is the pooling of diverse expertise within an interdisciplinary and open corporate culture. We offer you, as a competent partner by your side, reliable and practical consulting in various areas including compliance, IT security and various projects to increase efficiency."

Christian Herbst founded machCon with the vision of giving companies of all sizes access to first-class compliance expertise. He pursues approaches of proactivity, transparency and practicality at eye level.

CEO machCon GmbH & machCon Deutschland GmbH

Dipl. Computer Scientist, BSc, PMP© · Founder and Managing Director

Certification & Networks

machCon is ISO 9001 Certified

As a consulting firm for data protection, IT security and compliance, we place great importance on clear, reliable and comprehensible quality processes. Only in this way can we offer our clients consistently high consulting quality and efficient project workflows.

This certification confirms that our internal structures are transparent, well-organised and geared towards continuous improvement, and that quality is firmly embedded in our consulting practice.

machCon is actively involved as a member of leading networks to help shape the highest industry standards and always stay close to current developments.

BvD e.V.

Professional Association of Data Protection Officers in Germany

GDD

Society for Data Protection and Data Security

Alliance for Cyber Security

BSI initiative to strengthen cyber security in Germany

cyberLAGO

Digital Competence Network – Lake Constance Region

Cooperation Partners

Our Partner Network

bytewerk gmbh

Washingtonallee 8, D-36041 Fulda

web&IT Solutions e.K.

Bahnhofstr. 4, D-87719 Mindelheim

AHRENS GmbH

Zollstr. 2b, D-27283 Verden

mibeca gmbH

Schillerstraße 1, D-29525 Uelzen

computent computersysteme GmbH

Untere Lettenbergstraße 1, D-86420 Diedorf

The machCon Team

The People Behind machCon

Christian Herbst

Managing Director machCon Group
Dipl. Computer Scientist, BSc, PMP©

Pascal Jordan

Managing Director machCon Switzerland

Johannes Herbst

Managing Director machCon Germany

Christoph Rank

Data Protection & Compliance Consultant

Zdravko Matic

IT Security Consultant

Stefan Keller

Data Protection & Quality Management Consultant

Leo Witzigmann

IT Security Consultant

Florian Martin

Business & IT Consultant

Sascha Tischendorf

Data Protection Consultant

Stanislav Miller

IT Security Consultant

Michelle Dukart

HR & Operations

Marie Schöffel

Business & IT Consultant

Social Commitment

Rooted in the Region

machCon is locally engaged and supports associations
and initiatives in the Engen region.

Narrenzunft Engen e.V.

Supporting local customs and cultural traditions in Engen.

Turnverein Engen e.V.

Promoting recreational sport and community life in the region.

Basketball Team Engen

Supporting basketball at
TV Engen.

Client Reviews

Join 350+ companies

who achieve their data protection, IT security & compliance goals with machCon.

" Fantastic Business Analysts! I am absolutely delighted to have machCon on board in my projects. They have an incredible drive and are solution-oriented — while maintaining a friendly and positive working atmosphere. "


Novartis Pharma AG

Client Reference

" machCon is like TopGun's Maverick! I have to say I would choose to work with machCon again and again. We have had very good experiences with their project managers, coordinators, business analysts and technical experts. "


Roche Pharma Research IT

Client Reference

" Highly Qualified Project Managers. I worked with machCon on a major project and was absolutely satisfied with the performance. The project manager did a great job and integrated seamlessly into the entire team. "


Sandoz International GmbH

Client Reference

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