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Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior management, boards, and founders in the digital commerce, brand, and retail sectors. Provide expert guidance on go-to-market strategies, growth acceleration, and transformational initiatives to sharpen focus and maximize business value. Share industry insights and thought leadership as a public speaker, author, and podcast host, fostering innovation and driving impactful conversations.

Egelsbach, Hesse, De

Co-lead a software and services company dedicated to empowering brands to succeed on marketplaces across Europe. Drive business growth by developing and executing strategic initiatives that optimize marketplace performance, enhance brand visibility, and deliver measurable results. Collaborate closely with the executive team to innovate service offerings, expand market presence, and elevate operational excellence. Focused on enabling sustainable growth while fostering long-term partnerships and market leadership for our clients.

Berlin, De

Serve on the advisory board to provide strategic guidance, support go-to-market planning, and drive sustainable growth. Collaborate with executive team to shape operational and strategic decisions, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives and market opportunities.

Berlin, De

Invest and serve as a non-executive director, offering mentorship and strategic guidance to drive scaling, business growth, and long-term value creation. Collaborate with leadership teams to shape vision, refine strategy, and navigate key growth opportunities.

Wedel, Schleswig-Holstein, De

Contribute to curriculum development by bridging academic content with industry practices and evolving market needs. Deliver guest lectures and provide mentorship to inspire and prepare the next generation of professionals.

Frankfurt Am Main, Hessen, De

Guest author for F.A.Z. PRO, contributing insights and analysis on trends and strategies in the digital economy.

Host and producer of an industry-recognized bi-weekly podcast that blends education and entertainment to explore trends and insights in digital, technology, and commerce.

Hamburg, De

Agency-represented keynote speaker, delivering impactful presentations at conferences, corporate events, management workshops, and training sessions. Known for engaging audiences with actionable insights on digital, technology, and commerce.

Hamburg, De

As a member of the global management team at Tom Tailor Group, led the digital business and marketing functions, overseeing strategy execution, technology, and all operational areas. Spearheaded growth initiatives in D2C and marketplaces, launched new products, and expanded brand reach while enhancing customer engagement and loyalty.

San Jose, Ca, Us

As a member of the European management team, led eBay Germany, overseeing all business functions and executing strategic initiatives. Drove growth, launched new products, and enhanced customer engagement to strengthen market presence. Managed relationships with key stakeholders, including media, industry bodies, and regulators, ensuring alignment with business goals. Previously led eBay Fashion and brands4friends, Germany's largest shopping club at the time, delivering significant impact in the fashion and e-commerce sectors.

Berlin, De

As CEO of brands4friends, Germany's leading shopping club for fashion and lifestyle (an eBay company until 2019), I was responsible for defining and executing the overall business strategy. Focused on driving synergies between brands4friends and eBay Fashion across the value chain to maximize impact and efficiency. Managed P&L for both brands, ensuring financial health, profitability, and sustainable growth. Oversaw all business functions, delivering operational excellence and strategic alignment.

Hamburg, Hamburg, De

As CEO of Otto Netherlands, a leading online pure-play for fashion and lifestyle, I led the development and execution of a comprehensive turnaround strategy. Oversaw P&L management to ensure financial stability and profitability while steering the organization toward sustainable growth. Directed all business functions, fostering operational excellence and strategic focus.

Woking, Surrey, Gb

Led the e-commerce and direct-to-consumer business for McLaren, encompassing merchandising for both the Formula 1 team and road cars. Developed and executed the direct/e-commerce strategy, including the launch of Lewis Hamilton's fan program and pioneering Formula 1's early adoption of social media. Managed P&L for the direct merchandise business, scaling e-commerce and direct sales channels while overseeing end-to-end operations to drive growth and profitability.

Drunen, North Brabant, Nl

Led the start-up and scaling of Mexx's pan-European e-commerce and direct business. Oversaw the initial joint venture between OTTO and Mexx, followed by integration into Mexx Europe headquarters. Managed P&L for the direct business, covering D2C e-commerce and B2B/home-shopping channels. Directed end-to-end operations.

Hamburg, Hamburg, De

Spearheaded a large-scale customer loyalty and direct marketing program across offline and online B2C channels. Managed the commercial performance and ROI of a top-tier customer loyalty initiative featuring a points and rewards system. Directed extensive acquisition and activation marketing campaigns, including customer magazines and a comprehensive rewards program. Additionally, led the early development of an online community platform integrated with otto.de, driving customer engagement and digital innovation.

Berlin, De

Held various leadership positions, showcasing a strong foundation in strategic decision-making and team development. Graduate of the Air Force Academy for Officers, with advanced training in leadership and organizational management. Earned a degree in Educational Sciences, specializing in Psychology and Human Resources, from HSU University Hamburg. Served as a teacher at the Air Force Academy for Non-Commissioned Officers.