Stefan Haase Email & Phone Number

Leeds, United Kingdom

I'm an experienced strategy and commercial professional with over 25 years in the fast-moving tech sector and involved from the outset with the emergence of the internet, cloud, SaaS, IoT, AI, blockchain and digital transformation in sectors incl. Tech, Financial Services, FinTech, CleanTechHealthTech, Smart Cities, Digital or Telecommunication. Projects ranged from innovation and growth strategies, to ecosystem analysis, market assessment, business requirements analysis, end to end technology infrastructure analysis or digital transformation strategies.Recent Whitecap projects include:-Ministry of Foreign Affairs Estonia - developing UK export and UK to Estonian FDI strategies in fast growth sectors.- UK market entry strategies for Nordic and Baltic innovators such as Nora Systems, Asseco, Evondos, Econans, Taktikal, Vilja Solutions etc.-Mambu - Proposition development.-Ohpen - Proposition development.- Infinity Works - Market proposition review for fast growing tech-driven organisational transformation specialist- University of York - Engaging with the Enterprise Team on a series of commercialisation projects.- Extensive work with +20% of UK Building Societies - Technology strategy reviews, tech projects and core banking platform refresh projects.- Yorkshire Bank - SME FinTech requirements analysis and proposition.- AS Rake - UK market entry strategy for established Estonian manufacturing business.- Fitek - UK market entry strategy for established Estonian FinTech.- Unisys - developing the UK/EMEA FinTech strategy and proposition.- FinTech North - supporting our subsidiary throughout regional events since 2017

Leeds, United Kingdom

Whitecap works closely with business owners and leaders to help them accelerate growth, attract more customers and increase profits. We do this by cutting through the clutter and focusing on what is critical. We call this Commercial Clarity™.We operate at board level and across all the functional areas of an organisation to ensure that the company’s aims, business plans and marketing objectives are clearly defined, aligned and effectively delivered. And most importantly, positively impact the bottom line.Our team works on specific projects and out-sourced assignments, including interim positions, that bridge the gap through from strategy to execution. Our clients have included Costcutter Supermarkets Group, National Accident Helpline, First Direct Arena, Aldermore Bank, Nostrum Group, G&H/Lifetime Memory Books, FirstAssist, rebuildingsociety.com, CPP Group, Fairpoint Group/Moneyextra.com.

United Kingdom

Driven by a passion to facilitate business strategy and growth and to direct cross-functional teams in innovative and growth-oriented business activity I'm helping medium and large sized business to achieve their growth potential. Some customers we are working with are:-tech companies trying to make the leap from start-up to a mature medium sized business-services companies who have achieved modest growth but are looking to accelerate the path to becoming a corporate business-tech companies looking to break into new markets - UK or EMEA-Software vendors who look to convert their business strategy to a "cloud-first" model Strategy 4 Growth assists clients with their specific business challenges by observing their business from the outside thus adding a neutral dimension to creating or fine-tuning the business strategy.

United Kingdom

In charge of managing both commercial efforts and product management with a team of 20 cross-discipline professionals. Continually forming and delivering the company’s product strategy to meet client requirements in a rapidly-changing marketplace. Continuous client engagement in strategic new business and existing accounts with particular emphasis on and success in the fast growing public sector segment. Driving key customer and partner relationships from both a strategic engagement and technical service point of view.

United Kingdom

Established the firm as a thought leader in the fast-growing cloud service provider market with a group of 10 product marketers, online marketing managers, marketing staff and a £2 million budget. Instituted a clear online marketing strategy to generate 50% of all new business leads.Succeeded in prospecting for and acquiring £15 million in new business orders in 2years, an increase of 300%, more than half of which was generated via SEO /PPC activity.

United Kingdom

Directed a staff of 20 in all product development and management functions in order to meet market requirements and deliver innovative services in the newly established service provider (now cloud) market place. Utilised expertise in sales, operations, legal, commercial, supplier contact, contract administration, customer support and finance to drive company wide service programmes to successful conclusion.

United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland

Responsible for developing and rolling out a group-wide product strategy for all Internet-related services. Closely liaised with all European business units to help achieve all growth targets set by the UK HQ.

United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland

Headed up marketing campaigns through offices in London, Zurich and Frankfurt for a wide array of voice telephony products in a newly deregulated European telecommunication marketplace. Continually worked to control cost centres efficiently and procure optimal services.

Master Of Science, Management Studies

Masters in Management Studies

Bachelor Of Arts, Communication Studies

BA (Hons) in Communication Studies