Hanno Renner

Hanno Renner co-founded Personio and transformed it into Europe's leading HR software platform, now serving over 14,000 companies and one million employees across the continent. Under his leadership, the company has scaled to a rapidly growing tech organization of 1,800 people, demonstrating how European startups can compete on a global scale in the enterprise software market.

Beyond building Personio's core business, Renner established the Personio Foundation to tackle critical challenges in climate change and education through nonprofit partnerships. His approach showcases how technology companies can create meaningful social impact while maintaining strong business growth.

Renner's leadership philosophy centers on integrating social responsibility directly into organizational strategy, proving that mission-driven entrepreneurship can drive both commercial success and positive change. His work has positioned Personio as not just a market leader in HR technology, but as a model for how European tech companies can scale sustainably while addressing societal challenges.