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• 𝟐𝟎+ 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Proven track record in executing transformations and value creation projects for private equity-owned banks, publicly listed companies, and Fintechs.• 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Led restructurings and transformations at ECB-regulated and private equity-owned banks in Germany, holding senior management roles at Hamburg Commercial Bank (JC Flowers and Cerberus owned) and Südwestbank/Bawag (formerly Cerberus owned).• 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬: Managed core bank/ERP migration to SAP S4/HANA cloud, payments outsourcing, and digitization of lending workflows. Led a team of over 300 employees through comprehensive change management processes, ensuring successful transitions and enhanced operational efficiency.• 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Successfully launched a payment fintech, establishing operating processes and building commercial and technology partnerships across Europe.

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