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Happy Birthday, AOE!

July 25, 2024

AOE Celebrates 25th Anniversary

For a quarter of a century now (!), we have been shaping the digital future of numerous renowned companies together with our dedicated employees, innovative customers, and qualified partners. Founded in 1999 in a classic garage as one of the pioneering members of the TYPO3 community by Kian Gould, the current CEO of the AOE Group, AOE has developed into a pioneer of digital evolution.

At this point, a big thank you to all former and current AOE employees! Without you, such a success story would never have been possible! Thanks to you, despite our proud 25 years, we remain a young company at heart with an incomparable, dynamic team spirit.

An Interview with Kian Gould, CEO and Founder of AOE

Looking back at 25 years of AOE, there have been many important milestones – starting with the introduction of a fully agile organization, successes in the area of omnichannel marketplaces and telecommunications, as well as the founding of subsidiaries Omnevo and Bare.ID, which must be mentioned.

Numerous awards over the past 25 years underscore AOE's innovative performance and unique philosophy – both in dealing with employees and in partnerships with customers on an equal footing.

We are particularly proud of:

  • "Enterprise Omnichannel Partner of the Year", Imagine Commerce 2015
  • "Magento Pioneer Award", Imagine Commerce 2015
  • Rang 1 "Employer Ranking of the Multimedia Industry in Germany" 2015
  • Rang 2 "Work-Life Balance: The Top 10 Employers in Germany" 2015
  • "Best Omnichannel Experience", Imagine Commerce 2016
  • "Spirit of Excellence" Award, Imagine Commerce 2016
  • "Innovator of the Year" Frontier Awards 2017
  • "Best E-Commerce Platform" The Moodies 2018 award
  • “Most Family-Friendly Employer”, kununu and Freundin 2022
  • “Most Family-Friendly Employer”, kununu and Freundin 2023

In our anniversary year 2024, we have set the course for the next 25 years with the merger of several highly successful digital service providers in Europe into the AOE Group. Today, the AOE Group stands with great passion for innovation, technology, and team spirit, with far above-average growth rates, over 1,500 successfully completed customer projects, and a team of currently around 200 employees in Europe who combine creativity with innovative technology to position companies for the future across various industries and sectors. We place great value on sustainability in our daily actions and strive to equally consider ecological, economic, and social aspects in our projects.

And now it's finally time to raise a toast and sing a birthday song

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO AOE!

We celebrate our 25th birthday, proudly look back on our achievements, and look to the future with confidence and perspective! What personal memories do you share with 25 years of AOE, where were you exactly 25 years ago, and do you still remember the technological innovations of 1999?