Ivaylo A. Ivanov

eco - Verband der Internetwirtschaft eV operates as an Internet industry association, which engages in the development of Internet services. It aims to develop Germany as a location for secure Internet services and to promote the regional interconnectedness of companies. The firm also supports the growth of Internet-relevant technology. In addition, it advocates for Internet-friendly regulations, which offer the best opportunities for development. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Cologne, Germany.

Part of eco - Verband der Internetwirtschaft eV, DE-CIX Management GmbH is the world's leading internet exchange operator, offering peering, cloud, and interconnection services to close to 2500 network operators, ISPs, content providers, and enterprise networks from over 100 countries. The company is based in Cologne, Germany, and was founded in 1995. The German company interconnects its customers in more than 20 locations worldwide, with a combined connected customer capacity exceeding 90 terabits, making it the largest neutral interconnection ecosystem globally. Ivo Ivanov has been the CEO of the company since 2022.