Jerry Parakkal

Jerry Parakkal possesses extensive experience in information technology, currently serving as the Head of Information Technology at Bistum Essen since October 2025. Prior to this role, Jerry was the Head of Process Control Systems at Uniper from July 2021 to September 2025, also holding the position of Interim Head of OT Security Operations Center. Additional experience includes serving as the Global Coordinator for IT-Infrastructure, Information Security & Standards at thyssenkrupp, and various IT roles at Versorgungswerk der Apothekerkammer Nordrhein KdöR, MC-Bauchemie Müller GmbH & Co. KG, TechTalk, Deloitte Consulting, and Software Daten Service. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of ICT Management from NOVI Hogeschool and an Informatik-Betriebswirt (VWA) from Verwaltungs- und Wirtschaftsakademie.