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Senior Expert for AI-based Product Development and Digital Transformation in Mobility & Logistics

I support companies in the mobility, logistics, and transport sectors in rapidly and measurably transforming strategic priorities into successful digital products, AI-powered services, and executed transformation initiatives.

Over 14 years of experience in strategy, product development, program execution, and partnerships (including as Head of Strategic Partnerships at DKV Mobility).

Core Competencies

AI-powered product development & automation (e.g., AI pilot for automated transaction data analysis)
Building digital products from MVP to GTM (Transport Management SaaS, customer portals)
Strategic nearshoring partnerships & ecosystem integration
Agile transformation & product-based delivery
Go-to-market strategies & product-market fit

Selected Achievements

Development of Transport Management SaaS for SME freight forwarders (Budget €4.5 million)
Turnaround & Go-Live of customer portal (Budget €5.2 million, 20+ developers)
Establishment of a strategic IT nearshoring partnership
MVP development for an autonomous mobility startup (RideNow)

Available immediately, remote or on-site (Essen / DACH).

Goal:

Pragmatic execution with clearly measurable business impact.

Languages

German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Essen (up to 50km)

RideNow
Founder & Product Lead (Mobility Startup)
LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
May 2025 - December 2025 (7 months)
Essen, Germany
• • Iterated an MVP for an autonomous vehicle platform in close collaboration with potential customers
• • Conducted comprehensive market research, persona analysis and validation tests
• • Developed Go-To-Market strategies, customer acquisition plan, including business case, financial planning and 3-year roadmap
Product Strategy & Roadmapping Artificial Intelligence Business Modelling Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy Financial Modeling
DKV Mobility
Head of Strategic Partnership
LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
April 2022 - June 2024 (2 years and 2 months)
Ratingen, Germany
• • Led the development of a Transport Management SaaS model for SME-sized freight forwarders (budget €4.5 million): market research, product & business strategy, Go-To-Market & eco-system integration
• • Built an IT Nearshoring partnership: market analysis, selection of top 3 providers, SLA/KPI agreements & integration into internal product teams
• • Prepared strategic analysis and strategy paper for the Management Board
Business Modelling Nearshoring Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy SLA Management Business Strategy
DKV Mobility
Project & Program Manager Digital Transformation
LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
April 2019 - March 2022 (2 years and 11 months)
Ratingen, Germany
• • Successfully turned around the customer portal project, led a team of 20+ developers, managed €5.2 million budget, delivered Go-Live incl. data migration and sales team integration
• • Introduced new payment functionality ("Pay at Pump") in DKV App
• • Executed M&A projects and technology due diligence
Digital Transformation Project Management Project Governance Mergers & Acquisitions Software Development

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Manager Institute
2023
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Diploma in Business Administration (FH)
FOM, Hochschule für Ökonomie und Management
2010
Diploma in Business Administration (FH)

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