Berlin, Germany – July 2026 – Fairmas, a leading provider of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), controlling, and management reporting software for the hospitality industry, is strengthening its commitment to product innovation with the appointment of Frithjof Niessen as Chief Product Officer (CPO).
Having helped shape Fairmas’ products for 11+ years, Frithjof brings extensive hospitality experience, product leadership, and a deep understanding of the company’s vision to the executive leadership team. In his new role, he will lead the product strategy and innovation roadmap for Farmas, helping drive the next generation of financial planning and analysis software for hotels worldwide.
Frithjof’s career began in hotel operations, where he spent nearly a decade gaining firsthand insight into the daily challenges faced by hospitality professionals. This operational background continues to influence his customer-first approach to product development.
Since joining Fairmas in 2015 as a Product Manager, Frithjof has played a key role in the company’s product evolution, including the launch of the FairPlanner web application. Over the years, he helped establish and expand the Product Management team, laying the foundation for the continued growth and development of Fairmas’ software.
“I’m two months into the role, but eleven years into Fairmas, so this isn’t a cold start,”
says Frithjof Niessen, Chief Product Officer at Fairmas.
“Having both a fresh perspective and a deep understanding of our products and customers puts me in a unique position to help shape what’s next. My priority is to ensure we continue delivering software solutions that make hotel financial planning faster, more intuitive, and more valuable for our customers.”
As Chief Product Officer, Frithjof is responsible for the strategic direction of Fairmas products, supporting more than 5,500 hotels and over 18,000 users worldwide. His focus is on accelerating product innovation, enhancing the customer experience, and advancing intelligent capabilities, including AI where it delivers meaningful value for customers, while ensuring Fairmas continues to meet the evolving needs of the hospitality industry.
Hotels today are operating in an increasingly complex environment, with greater data volumes, faster planning cycles, and rising expectations for timely financial insights. Fairmas remains committed to helping hotel finance professionals navigate these challenges with purpose-built technology designed specifically for the hospitality industry.
“The demands on hotel finance teams continue to grow,” says Frithjof. “Customers don’t simply want more reports. They want meaningful insights that help them make better decisions with confidence. Our goal is to simplify financial planning and analysis and make it easier for users to access the information they need, when they need it.”
Looking ahead, Frithjof’s vision is to further enhance Fairmas’ products by delivering even greater intelligence, efficiency, and value to hotel finance teams, enabling them to make faster, more informed business decisions.
“Our vision is to continuously enhance our products so they not only supports financial planning and analysis but also help customers uncover valuable insights more proactively. At the same time, we’re committed to delivering innovation without compromising the reliability our customers depend on every day.”
The appointment reflects Fairmas’ ongoing investment in product excellence and its commitment to empowering hotel owners, operators, and finance professionals with modern, hospitality-focused software solutions
“We’re investing in making our products faster to use, more intuitive, and continuously improving the experience for our customers,” adds Frithjof. “Customers and partners can expect to see more innovation from Fairmas as we continue to evolve alongside the hospitality industry.”
As the hospitality landscape continues to evolve, Fairmas remains dedicated to developing software that enables hotels to plan with confidence, improve financial performance, and make smarter business decisions.
