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Hanno Renner

Co-Founder & CEO, Personio · Germany

Hanno Renner is the CEO of Personio. Renner is based in Germany. Renner has held the role since 2015.

Hanno Renner co-founded Personio in 2015 and has served as CEO since inception. He holds a Master of Science from the Technical University of Munich and previously worked as a yacht skipper. Under his leadership, Personio has grown into Europe's leading HR software platform serving over 14,000 companies.

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Recent coverage of Hanno Renner has centered on Personio's financial performance and strategic developments, including the company's 2024 revenue figures and $8.5 billion valuation, as well as recent product launches aimed at small and medium enterprises. The headlines also reflect a significant workforce restructuring, with reporting on Personio's layoff of over 150 employees and closure of multiple office locations in late 2025. Additionally, Renner has participated in media interviews discussing the company's growth trajectory and future plans.

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Who is Hanno Renner?
Hanno Renner is the Co-Founder & CEO of Personio, based in Germany.
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Hanno Renner is CEO of Personio, a role held since 2015.