Employee share ownership is more than a financial instrument—it represents trust, shared responsibility, and long-term sustainability. At rising systems, we deliberately chose this model to shape the future of our company together with our employees.
Sebastian Witzmann, CEO of rising systems AG, explains why employee shares are a central pillar of our strategy and what benefits they create for everyone involved.
Why Employee Shares? A Model with a Future
“Our vision is to keep rising systems in the hands of our employees in the long term,” emphasizes Sebastian Witzmann. “That creates stability and independence.”
There are many good reasons why more and more companies worldwide are adopting employee share ownership models:
There are many good reasons why more and more companies worldwide are adopting employee share ownership models:
• Stronger commitment: Employees who hold shares feel more closely connected to the company’s goals and values.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: Employee shareholders think more long-term and act more entrepreneurially—this is a proven effect.
• Sustainable leadership: Companies owned by their employees tend to be more resilient and less dependent on external investors.
“It’s quite simple,” says Witzmann. “When employees are co-owners, everyone pulls in the same direction. There are fewer conflicts of interest because the goals of owners and employees are aligned. We all pursue the same objective.”
A Closer Look: The Benefits of Employee Share Ownership
Employee share programs have proven their value across many industries. Studies show that companies with employee ownership are more innovative and productive. Organizations such as Google, Bosch, and many others have successfully implemented similar models. For employees, this approach offers more than financial participation—it provides an active role in shaping the company’s future. The result is stronger identification with the organization and higher overall satisfaction. Employees are no longer just staff members, but co-owners.
A Clear Win-Win for rising systems and Its Team
“For us, this model is a key pillar of our long-term strategy. We want to remain an independent company while preserving the DNA that defines rising systems,” Witzmann concludes.
In the next part of this series, we will take a closer look at the concrete benefits of employee shares—for both companies and employees.