Achim W. Gareus Email & Phone Number

Zurich, Switzerland

Greater Zurich Area

Managing the Swiss Transformation Consulting business and driving regional collaboration for a global agency focused on business transformation powered by digital innovation (5'000+ employees, 19 countries).» Managed Transformation Consulting Business Unit (up to 10 direct reports)» Shaped the Valtech Global Transformation Consulting service portfolio and cross-regional cooperation» Led business consulting client engagements in the digital space from various industries in the… Show more Managing the Swiss Transformation Consulting business and driving regional collaboration for a global agency focused on business transformation powered by digital innovation (5'000+ employees, 19 countries).» Managed Transformation Consulting Business Unit (up to 10 direct reports)» Shaped the Valtech Global Transformation Consulting service portfolio and cross-regional cooperation» Led business consulting client engagements in the digital space from various industries in the areas of business transformation, product innovation, brand evolution, venture building and marketing communications» Created thematic, sales and corporate presentations and established standards, playbooks & libraries» Developed a digital business strategy and an Innovate Smart Program to drive a portfolio of digital projects for a leading real-estate industry player» Conducted a Blockchain / NFT market study & strategy for a leading Luxury brand Show less

Greater Zurich Area

» Managed Consulting & Design Business Unit (up to 20 direct reports)» Led and developed talents: consultants, designers, requirements engineers and project managers» Led the annual Valtech strategy planning process in Switzerland» Engaged in Valtech Global Transformation Consulting Inner Circle» Supported acquisition and integration / change process of Infocentric & Valtech» Led and developed a disruptive Fintech start-up and digital bond marketplace from scratch with… Show more » Managed Consulting & Design Business Unit (up to 20 direct reports)» Led and developed talents: consultants, designers, requirements engineers and project managers» Led the annual Valtech strategy planning process in Switzerland» Engaged in Valtech Global Transformation Consulting Inner Circle» Supported acquisition and integration / change process of Infocentric & Valtech» Led and developed a disruptive Fintech start-up and digital bond marketplace from scratch with business shaping, product innovation, brand creation, venture building, GTM support, platform development, project management with 4 awards won later: Digital Excellence Award KMU 2021 (Finalist), Innovation (Silver), Technology (Silver), Productivity (Bronze) Show less

Greater Zurich Area

Driving strategic growth, managing client engagements and leading interdisciplinary teams for the Digital Full-Service House Infocentric until acquisition by Valtech.» Managed Consulting & Design Business Unit (up to 20 direct reports)» Led & developed talents: consultants, designers, requirements engineers and project managers» Initiated and led the Infocentric strategy implementation program with numerous initiatives» Supported in driving annual revenue growth via… Show more Driving strategic growth, managing client engagements and leading interdisciplinary teams for the Digital Full-Service House Infocentric until acquisition by Valtech.» Managed Consulting & Design Business Unit (up to 20 direct reports)» Led & developed talents: consultants, designers, requirements engineers and project managers» Initiated and led the Infocentric strategy implementation program with numerous initiatives» Supported in driving annual revenue growth via consultative sales and strategic client engagements » Helped to shape a disruptive Swiss Energy tech start-up as a client project with business planning, business case modelling and partnering strategy development Show less

Zürich Area, Switzerland

» Developed a new comprehensive corporate strategy for Infocentric» Led & delivered a smart home strategy development, a new product proposition development, the go-to-market planning and realization for a leading Swiss Telco

Zurich, Switzerland

Setup and management of the international operating ‚Shaping your business’ consulting network boutique and project delivery in the areas of strategy, business development, product innovation and marketing / sales for blue chip and start-up clients within converging industries.» Founded & setup consulting business start-up, managed P&L / operations» Drove marketing, sales and client engagement activities» Recruited freelance business consultants » Delivered client projects… Show more Setup and management of the international operating ‚Shaping your business’ consulting network boutique and project delivery in the areas of strategy, business development, product innovation and marketing / sales for blue chip and start-up clients within converging industries.» Founded & setup consulting business start-up, managed P&L / operations» Drove marketing, sales and client engagement activities» Recruited freelance business consultants » Delivered client projects (partially with teams) in CH, DE, GB, ES, IN, UAE, US» Key clients included Accarda, Deutsche Telekom, Lufthansa, NAVTEQ, PubliGroupe, Swisscom, Telefonica and Investors Groups‘Know your business’ client projects included: Market analysis, Competitive analysis, Topic deep dives, KPI tool development‘Design your business’ client projects included: Portfolio strategy development, Start-up business planning, Proposition development, Product innovation, Roadmap planning, Brand identity & design development, Customer journey development, Go-to-market support ‘Seed your business’ client projects included: Project & program management, Launch management, Steering board management, Commercial negotiations ‘Grow your business’ client projects included: Topic strategy development, Growth strategy development, Strategic due diligence, Business model optimization, Revenue enhancement / Cost cutting program setup & management Show less

Zurich, Switzerland

Delivering international consulting projects for the leading global brand, marketing & sales consultancy (formerly known as BBDO Consulting).» Developed a business case, an acquisition strategy and supported due diligence process for an American high-tech company » Carried out a marketing efficiency audit, developed a communication strategy and a marketing controlling concept for a leading Swiss retail firm» Developed value propositions and brand strategies for various clients… Show more Delivering international consulting projects for the leading global brand, marketing & sales consultancy (formerly known as BBDO Consulting).» Developed a business case, an acquisition strategy and supported due diligence process for an American high-tech company » Carried out a marketing efficiency audit, developed a communication strategy and a marketing controlling concept for a leading Swiss retail firm» Developed value propositions and brand strategies for various clients » Developed and implemented integrated communication tactics for a leading German telecommunication enterprise» Developed a business plan in the field of interactive value-added services for a Swiss application service provider » Created a Global Marketing Excellence Guides for an American pharmaceutical company Show less

Gütersloh / Munich Area, Germany

Several development positions for a co-founded and later merged loyalty start-up within the Arvato Services Division of Bertelsmann Media Worldwide.» Assistant MD: Conducted sales / business development for clubs / loyalty schemes» Interims Marketing Director for an online customer loyalty start-up: created business plan & case, setup venture, selected & steered agencies, created brand, developed marketing materials until acquisition / merger with webmiles» Project Manager:… Show more Several development positions for a co-founded and later merged loyalty start-up within the Arvato Services Division of Bertelsmann Media Worldwide.» Assistant MD: Conducted sales / business development for clubs / loyalty schemes» Interims Marketing Director for an online customer loyalty start-up: created business plan & case, setup venture, selected & steered agencies, created brand, developed marketing materials until acquisition / merger with webmiles» Project Manager: Supported merger integration, developed digital loyalty business strategy, relaunched brand, setup program communication, developed direct marketing products & loyalty cards» Participated in Bertelsmann’s International Management Development Program Show less

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Ba (Hons.)