Innovation, Business Model Design, and Operational Scaling.

From Ideas to Impact.

Implementation of digital innovation processes, venture building, data foundations, and digital operating models that deliver conversion, retention, and unit economics.

About me

Executive Product & Digital Transformation Leader

With a focus on e-commerce, SaaS, and CRM

  • Introduction of CRM Programs:
    Implementation of a group-wide data model, lifecycle use cases, and value tracking; each roadmap is consistently linked to revenue, retention, and NPS targets.

  • Development of scalable e-commerce backbones:
    Design and implementation of ERP, shop, CRM, CS, and analytics systems; checkout and marketplace optimizations, and cross-functional rituals increase conversion, repurchase, and CLV in the long term.

  • Design of Digital Business Models & CRM engines:
    optimization of shops and marketplaces (+25% D2C revenue) and introduction of Salesforce CRM and a B2B demand engine, doubling qualified leads.

  • Management of Buy-and-Build Programs:
    Execution of two international SaaS acquisitions, more than 1,000 customer interviews, development of an MVP in six months, and launch of a market-ready product within twelve months.

  • Scaling Innovation:
    Management of over 60 pilot projects and 15 services brought to production; dynamic pricing achieves ~20% increase in revenue, CGI reduces content costs by 50%.

  • Building Start-Ups & thought Leadership:
    Development of the first e-pharmacy delivery platform “Vitabote” with seven-figure financing, 25 partner pharmacies, and over 2,000 customers; also founder of Kassenzone.de and university lecturer.

This is how I work

Innovation →
Business model

Systematic discovery, hypotheses & pricing, MVP/experiments, and scalable GTM mechanics.

Venture building from 0→1 (idea, pitch, funding, MVP) and 1→N (internationalization, portfolio governance).

Business model →
Operations

Lifecycle programs, conversion levers, and product adoption linked to revenue and unit economics with value tracking.

Modernization of e-commerce backbones (ERP/shop/CRM/analytics), including operating rituals (OKRs, QBRs) for predictable roadmaps.

Operations →
Growth & CLV

Operating model, roles/processes, tooling, and data foundation (CRM/CDP) for repeatable delivery.

Introduction/optimization of CRM & demand engines across marketing/sales/service – measurable activation & retention.

Services &
Engagement Models

Venture Building &
Business Model Design

  • Problem/opportunity discovery, JTBD, and hypotheses

  • MVP planning, experiment roadmap, KPI, and value tracking

  • Pricing/packaging, monetization, and GTM playbooks

E‑Commerce &
Growth

  • Roles, processes, governance (OKRs, QBRs, portfolio)

  • Handover from 0→1 to regular operations (1→N)

  • Tooling & enablement (ERP/CRM/analytics, SLAs)

Strategy, M&A &
Portfolio

  • Data model, consent, events, and lifecycle use cases

  • Activation, customer loyalty, recovery – across all channels

  • KPI trees, dashboards, revenue/CLV attribution

Workshops &
Sparring

  • Shop/checkout CRO, marketplace enablement

  • Performance orchestration (Google, Meta, affiliate)

  • Internationalization & localization

Operating Model &
Scaling

  • Buy-and-build, post-merger integration

  • Portfolio rationalization and prioritization

  • Business cases and investment narratives

CRM/CDP &
Data Foundation

  • Venture Discovery Sprint (1–2 weeks)

  • Operating Model/OKR Kick-off

  • “From Metrics to Actions” – Using Analytics Correctly

Cases & Results

  • [Digital Media | SaaS | Marketing Tech]

    From opportunity scan to MVP in 6 months: hypotheses, pricing, early sales motion, funding & team setup.

    • Scanned the market and competitive environment, prioritized customer problems, validated assumptions in short tests (interviews, demos, click prototype).

    • Defined product vision and MVP, clear measurement criteria, and a lean implementation roadmap.

    • Developed offering and pricing model; conducted initial pilot customer interviews and fed feedback directly back into the product.

    • Set up team and workflows (roles, release rhythm); prepared transition from prototype to reliable operation.

    Result: Viable business model, repeatable pipeline, international scaling 1→N.

  • [E-Pharmacy | Startup | Founding]

    Designed business model, secured financing, and built up operations under overall responsibility as managing director/founder.

    • Developed service model in a regulated environment; clarified legal framework and financing at an early stage.

    • Built up partner network (pharmacies, delivery); established clear agreements/SLA and quality rules.

    • Set up end-to-end technology and operations: ordering and delivery process, status tracking, notifications, customer support.

    • Established operational control (responsibilities, incident management, continuous improvements) and led the team.

    Result: Functional, reliable business model with scalable operational organization - ready for growth.

  • [Digital transformation | Corporate group | Medium-sized businesses | Up to X billion in revenue]

    Lifecycle use cases, data model, and value tracking established; operating routines with OKRs/QBRs.

    • Common goal and manageable steps defined with marketing, sales, and service.

    • Data terms/events standardized (e.g., registration, purchase, cancellation) and central customer journeys implemented (start phase, reactivation).

    • Structured collaboration: fixed deadlines, clear responsibilities, transparent implementation list.

    • Developed evaluations that enable decisions – not just reporting.

    Result: Faster implementation and more consistent customer experiences across channels/units; teams act in a more targeted manner.

  • [E-commerce infrastructure | Operations | D2C | M2C]

    End-to-end stack (ERP, shop, CRM, CS, analytics) & processes/SLA established, conversion levers identified.

    • Core systems organized and integrated (ERP, shop, CRM, support, analysis) – clear data flows for products, prices, inventory, orders.

    • Stumbling blocks in checkout removed; product presentation and search improved; marketplaces connected, international rollout prepared.

    • Operating rules introduced: releases, monitoring, peak preparation, clean error handling.

    • Overall orchestration of shop, CRM, ERP, customer service, online marketing, and analytics; continuous development in short cycles.

    Result: End-to-end operation reliably orchestrated and expandable; releases more predictable, growth and internationalization secured.

  • [Innovation Process | Test & Learn | Piloting & Rollout | Corporate Group]

    From scattered ideas to a clear process Idea → Experiment → Pilot → Rollout – with responsibility for screening, evaluation, and piloting.

    • Systematic scanning of the market/ecosystem; collaboration with startups, VCs, and incubators.

    • Evaluation according to simple, clear criteria; quick go/no-go decisions.

    • New technologies implemented as needed (including dynamic pricing, CGI, AI/chatbots).

    • Piloting during ongoing operations with group companies; successful approaches scaled in an orderly manner.

    Result: Functional innovation pipeline – from idea to rollout; relevant solutions are brought to market faster.

  • [Strategy | Mobile Commerce | App & Web]

    Overall responsibility for the mobile-first strategy; assessed the mobile readiness of 15+ companies and identified specific areas for implementation.

    • Assessment of current situation from CEO to operational level: roadmaps reviewed, priorities and gaps identified.

    • Measures defined: app/mobile website optimization, mobile marketing, omnichannel concepts, technical requirements.

    • Initiated implementation: design guidelines, component system, faster pages, simplified forms, suitable payment methods; coordinated rollout.

    • Common guidelines for brands/countries; reviews and careful testing established as standard practice.

    Result: Clear group-wide mobile agenda with prioritized projects; noticeably better mobile experience.

Profile & Background

Focus Areas

  • Innovation & venture building (0→1)

  • Operating model & scaling (1→N)

  • Business model design, pricing & GTM

  • CRM/CDP, data & analytics (event-based)

  • E-commerce scaling & operations

  • OKRs, QBRs, portfolio rituals

Working Method

  • From problem/opportunity to business model with clear metrics before the solution.

  • “Thin slices”: short cycles, prioritized based on facts, early customer/revenue signals.

  • Hard handoff to operations: roles, processes, SLAs, and enablement that work.

  • Dashboards and KPI trees that enable decisions - not just reporting.

Roles & Positions

  • Interim CDO/CPO & Digital Transformation Consultant (since 2024)

  • Head of E-Commerce (Interim), Fashion D2C/M2C

  • Head of Digital & New Business Models, Medcare/Skincare

  • VP New Business, Buy-&-Build SaaS Venture

  • Head of Innovation Management, Retail/E-Com Group

  • Founder & Managing Director, E-Pharmacy Delivery Marketplace (Innovation → Operations)

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