Stefan Kiesel currently serves as Abteilungsleiter IT-Entwicklung at LV 1871, leading a diverse team of approximately 80 professionals, including Software Developers, Architects, Product Owners, UX Experts, and Agile Coaches, with a focus on coaching and employee development. Prior to this, Stefan held multiple leadership roles at s.Oliver Group from 2008 to 2023, overseeing various teams in software engineering, optimizing processes, and driving technical excellence through agile methodologies. Stefan possesses a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Practical Computer Science and Informatics from FernUniversität in Hagen, complemented by a Fachinformatiker für Anwendungsentwicklung qualification from Klara-Oppenheimer-Schule Würzburg.