- The former President of Germany, Christian Wullf presents DAIN with the 2022 Top Consultant award
- The accolade is a seal of approval offered to customer-orientated, medium-sized, consulting firms
- Since 2016, DAIN has provided data and AI solutions to over 100 medium-sized and large clients from 15 sectors
CEO Dirk Hofmann, along with Senior Data Strategist Tizian Kronsbein and Principal Data Strategist Heiner Albersmann, received the Top Consultant award in Frankfurt am Main on behalf of the whole DAIN team. The accolade—presented by the former President of Germany, Christian Wullf—recognizes DAIN’s growth, innovation, and positive client feedback.
DAIN is an AI tech company that chases data-driven opportunities for its clients by providing analysis, strategy, and training. Its studios bring together a diverse team of 50+ experts who combine extensive business experience with deep knowledge in data and AI.
A seal of approval for consulting firms
Organized by Compamedia since 2010, the Top Consultant award recognises exceptional achievement. Currently led by Prof. Dir. Dietmar Fink and Bianka Knoblach, the judging panel uses a customer survey to measure the effectiveness of each nominated business. The accolade is seen as an important seal of approval for customer-orientated, medium-sized, consulting firms in management, IT, and HR.
The award enjoys a special relationship with Christian Wullf—the President of Germany from 2010 to 2012—who has acted as a mentor for the organization since 2015.
DAIN is singled out for its work with data and AI
DAIN was given the Top Consultant award because of the firm’s use of targeted data analysis and artificial intelligence. In particular, Top Consultant sighted its work “using data to help companies improve their processes and refine their business models”.
The Top Consultant award also highlighted DAIN’s contribution to the “introduction of new technologies, products and processes,” in particular where the “mindset of a company has to change”. They paid tribute to DAIN’s Academy where “regular training courses are held that promote an understanding of data analysis.”
“Thanks to all our clients for this recognition”
Dirk was keen to highlight that the award represented a team effort.
“This wouldn’t be possible without a strong team! Thanks to all DAINians for your passion, expertise, and drive in supporting our clients on their Data/AI journey. I am very proud and feel honored to be part of such a great gang!” he said.
DAIN grows in response to client needs
DAIN emerged in response to the increasing importance of data and AI in today’s world. “The digital transformation is changing the market environment, and only companies that actively address the topic of data and AI will remain competitive in the future,” said Dirk Hofmann.This new reality has created a need for expert-led data and AI consultancies that offer firms analysis, strategy, and training.
“Many, especially medium-sized companies, are unsure how to deal with the subject of data—especially when it comes to making a significant contribution to the company,” said Dirk Hofmann. “We not only supply the concepts but can also implement them technically with the help of our data and AI specialists.”
DAIN’s operations encompass learning and development in the workplace too. “We’re a kind of personal trainer for our customers,” Dirk Hofmann adds.