Andre C. - Responsible AI | Tech & Innovation Strategy | AI Enablement | Strategic Communication

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Cologne, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year

Freelance Consultant AI & Communications

Independent

Developing strategies, stories, and learning experiences that help organizations navigate transformation with clarity and conscience.
AI enablement & leadership trainings for conscious and impactful technology adoption.
Strategic comms & storytelling for innovation & culture change.
Design of editorial formats, keynotes & learning programs bridging tech, foresight & human impact.

Jan 2019 - Dec 2024

6 years

Head of Strategic Communications & Storytelling

Deutsche Telekom AG

Built a distinct voice for one of Europe’s largest tech companies by merging foresight, ethics, and emotion.
Advised & positioned Board Member for Tech & Innovation on strategic communication, public thought leadership, and executive visibility.
Scripted and directed keynotes and dialogues for stages including Mobile World Congress, re:publica, DLD, and Digital X.
Collaborated with global thinkers including Shoshana Zuboff, Maja Göpel, Meredith Whittaker, Benedict Evans, and others.
Produced and hosted multi-format thought-leadership experiences such as corporate podcasts & lighthouse events.
Translated technical developments into strategically relevant messages for internal and external stakeholders.
Launched and led a grassroots initiative on responsible tech and digital ethics, bridging top-down strategy with bottom-up passion.
Member of AI Competence Center (2023-2024)
Developed AI learning formats, workshops, and enablement offerings for employees and managers.
Taught the basics of responsible AI, application scenarios, and structured work with AI tools.
Collaborated with specialist departments to identify meaningful AI application areas.

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

3 years

Managing Consultant Innovation Management

Detecon International GmbH

Led PMO for European Aviation Network launch (in-flight connectivity).
Facilitated and managed innovation and foresight projects in the telecoms and education space.
Introduced and ran Personal Branding and Social Selling Program.

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

2 years

Senior Manager / Innovation Strategist

futurest GmbH

Led user-centric innovation and digitalization projects for REWE Group, translating technology into meaningful human solutions.

Jan 2009 - Dec 2014

6 years

Business Development & Partnerships Manager

Deutsche Telekom AG

Drove startup and innovation partnerships, including Groupon, Jawbone and iZettle, from deal design to implementation.

Jan 2009 - Dec 2014

6 years

Head of Budget Management (B2B Reorg)

Deutsche Telekom AG

Managed €45 mn IT transition budget and executive stakeholder alignment.

Jan 2009 - Dec 2014

6 years

Smart Home Program Lead

Deutsche Telekom AG

Coordinated cross-European collaboration on connected-home and security projects.

Jan 2009 - Dec 2014

6 years

Strategy & Foresight Manager

Deutsche Telekom AG

Led the Next Generation Telco 2020 foresight initiative, applying design thinking to identify and evaluate future communication services.

Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

3 years

Sunnyvale, United States

Strategic Partnerships Manager

Yahoo! Inc.

Launched mobile apps and advertising partnerships with AT&T, Samsung, LG & Motorola for Yahoo!'s global mobile business.

Jan 2001 - Dec 2006

6 years

Early-stage Product and Service Innovation Roles

T-Mobile International AG; Trutap Ltd; Empower Interactive Ltd; Sevenval AG

Early-stage product and service innovation roles in the mobile internet, telco and content space across Germany and the UK.

Summary

Strategy consultant and communications expert with over 20 years of experience in technology, innovation, and digital projects.

Focus on classifying technological developments, establishing digital working methods, and empowering teams to use new technologies such as AI.

Many years of experience working with C-level executives, structuring complex technology topics, and building effective communities and learning formats.