Continuing on the successfully forged path...
Eberhard Fecher, who founded the company in 1987, always knew the path he wanted his company to take. His focus wasn't so much on the next disruptive development or the next huge project; he was more interested in collaborating with people, in particular with the end users of software. He began by offering training sessions. Even thirty years later, many participants still remember and speak highly of him. As a trainer, he was able to make highly complex material easily understandable. In these sessions, he made many good contacts and established a basis of trust. When former students then became clients in later projects, he never disappointed them. Though fairly uncommon in the business world, his word was his bond and he kept the promises he made - to his clients and his employees. The training sessions led to projects and the hiring of additional staff. Regional branch offices were strategically established, followed by the opening of national and international offices. Unlike others, he did not chase rapid growth in the 2000s. Instead, he sought organic relationships with people and companies that were built on trust. He had an unusually high level of trust in those around him and did not micromanage, yet was detail-oriented and gave advice in a low-key manner. He encouraged others and would identify and suggest solutions in a peer-to-peer collaborative manner. He not only was a mentor to all of his employees, he was also frequently consulted for his expertise by the firm's partners and clients. His enthusiasm for so many things, whether willingly or unwillingly, was transferred to all he came in contact with.
Eberhard Fecher died from cancer at the age of 54. His sudden and unexpected death was a shock to all who knew him. The company he leaves behind is well-structured and healthy with a loyal and dedicated workforce that continues to run fecher along the path forged by Eberhard Fecher.
