From its German headquarters, SCHUMANN has over the past two decades partnered with leading cross-industry companies to deliver innovative and reliable risk-management solutions. The company takes a customer-centric approach to software development, engineering comprehensive consultancy capabilities for clients across the industrial, trading, financial services, credit, surety, and reinsurance sectors. SCHUMANN has assembled a top-notch team and has confidence that the members act in the best interests of the customer and the company. Staff are selected for their professional skills, learning aptitude and personality fit. The firm gives them the autonomy in the decision-making process, and supports their growth with professional development. Its top-flight IT specialists keep a focus on application development, and SCHUMANN’s close-knit team has a strong social element. There are organised sporting events to support team-building and out-of-hours fun. Diverse educational and professional backgrounds allow team members to collaborate on projects, promoting a continuous exchange of knowledge and experience. The crossover between projects leads to efficient customer service, as well as a more competent and engaged workforce. SCHUMANN promises equal opportunities to all its employees, providing them with the resources to develop their skillsets and the room to grow within the company. The company has invested time and resources to foster a corporate culture with a strong spirit of collaboration, and the CFI.co judges believe the firm’s initiatives are hitting the mark. The panel announces SCHUMANN as 2020’s Best Equal Opportunity Tech Employer (Europe).