Athanasios (Sakis) Sarakatsanis
Digital Transformation / Due Diligence / AI Orchestration
Experience
Senior Manager
valantic Management Consulting
- Led bankable technical and commercial due diligences and IT carve-outs across hospitality, TIC energy, SaaS, and FMCG
- Conducted comprehensive IT assessments for mid-market companies across the DACH region
- Created pitch decks and sales materials driving new client acquisition in large-cap transactions
- Managed customer-facing projects with complex stakeholder landscapes, providing CIO support in project management, portfolio management, and coaching
Co-Founder & Partner
K&P Strategy Consultants GmbH
- Co-founded consultancy and established client base across TMT, industrial tech, healthcare, and business services
- Owned full P&L responsibility including HR, financials, strategy, and operational delivery
- Delivered commercial and technical due diligences, target screenings, and value creation strategies
Client Partner (Telco, focus: Telefonica Account)
NTT DATA Germany
- Achieved 100% revenue growth and 30% improvement in commercial margin
- Led a team of ~40 professionals and project specialists in a consulting environment
- Expanded consulting services by bridging business strategy and IT capabilities to drive holistic client solutions
- Improved multinational communication across Spain, LATAM, and India
Senior Program Manager (Freelance)
Telefonica Germany
Senior program co-manager for digital transformation covering end-to-end process transformation and omnichannel initiatives with a €150M budget and 300+ FTEs
Co-led a PMI migration program with a €130M budget, 700 FTEs, and 250 sub-projects, managing delivery tracking and board-level reporting
Prepared board and SteerCo decision documentation, performed risk management, and managed stakeholder engagement
Parallel Consulting Activities
Freelance Consultancy
- Conducted commercial and technical due diligences for PE firms and corporate clients across CRM, healthcare, cybersecurity, operations management, real estate, workplace management, endpoint security, InsolvencyTech/LegalTech SaaS, and cloud storage
- Performed target screenings in machine learning, cybersecurity, and business intelligence sectors
- Delivered strategic consulting for corporate development projects, strategic maturity models, and IT strategy assessments
Partner
infologis AG
- Industries: Automotive (BMW, Audi - connected car, eMobility), Telecom, Retail/eCommerce, Financial Services
- Focus: IT management, product development, CRM/SAP, digital strategy, VC portfolio
Head of IT & PD
HiProCall (T-Venture)
- Industries: Automotive (BMW, Audi - connected car, eMobility), Telecom, Retail/eCommerce, Financial Services
- Focus: IT management, product development, CRM/SAP, digital strategy, VC portfolio
CTO
accevis
SAP CRM Consulting, mostly for Siemens Enterprise Networks as Client
Summary
20+ years driving digital transformation and M&A excellence across automotive, telecom, and PE portfolio companies. Proven track record in building high-performing teams, scaling revenues (+100%), and delivering complex programs (€150M+ budgets).
Rare holistic generalist combining strategy, business, process, and IT expertise - exactly what the market demands in today's complex digital landscape. Expert in digital strategy, AI-powered process optimization, and end-to-end value creation from strategy to execution.
Why Holistic Generalists Win in Today's Market: The convergence of strategy, business, technology, and processes demands leaders who can navigate all dimensions. Pure strategists lack execution capability. Pure technologists miss business context. My unique combination of MBA-level strategic thinking, hands-on IT/CTO experience, process excellence (EFQM, SCRUM), and business P&L ownership positions me to bridge silos, drive holistic transformation, and deliver real value - not just recommendations.
Skills
Strategic Leadership: P&l Ownership, Team Scaling (40+ Professionals), C-level Advisory Across Pe And Corporate Environments
Digital Strategy And Execution: Connected Vehicles, Emobility, Omnichannel Transformation, Digital Business Models
M&a Excellence: 50+ Commercial And Technical Due Diligences, Target Screenings, Value Creation Strategies Across Tmt, Healthcare, Saas
Ai And Innovation: Ai Orchestration Across M&a And Strategic Consulting, Performance Optimization, Automated Slide Generation, Process Improvement (15-30% Efficiency Gains)
Sales And Growth: Sales Management, Pitch Deck Creation, Client Acquisition, Revenue Scaling (+100% At Telefonica Account)
Tech And Commerce Expertise: Deep Knowledge In Crm, Ecommerce (Hse24, Bmw Future Retail), Insurance (Allianz, Ergo), Saas, Blockchain, Quantum Computing Fundamentals
Ai-powered M&a And Strategy: Orchestrated Ai Tools For Due Diligence And Strategic Consulting, Reducing Analysis Time By 15-30% While Improving Insight Quality And Client Deliverable Excellence
Process Optimization: Implemented Ai-driven Process Improvements Across Project Delivery, Quality Assurance, And Client Reporting In Strategic Consulting Engagements
Automated Content Generation: Leveraged Ai For Pitch Deck Creation, Slide Generation, And Sales Material Production At Scale, Enabling Faster Time-to-market And Higher Quality Output
Innovative Tools And Platforms: Experienced With Leading Llms (Chatgpt, Claude, Etc.), Ai-powered Development Tools (Cursor), And Workflow Automation Platforms (N8n, Latenode) For Process Optimization And Efficiency Gains
Emerging Tech Expertise: Certified In Blockchain And Quantum Computing Fundamentals, Bridging Traditional Strategy With Cutting-edge Innovation
Industry Expertise: Automotive (Bmw, Audi), Telecom (Telefonica, Telent), Ecommerce/retail (Hse24), Financial Services (Deutsche Bank, Allianz, Ergo), Healthcare, Saas, Real Estate, Energy, Chemicals, Fmcg
Pe/vc Ecosystem: Direct Mandates With Emeram Capital Partners, T-venture, Goetzpartners, Alvarez & Marsal, Ca Commercial Advisory, Telescope Advisory, And Several Other Pe Houses; Deep Understanding Of Fund Perspectives, Value Creation Playbooks, And Portfolio Optimization
Community Engagement: Leadership Roles In Alumni And Educational Initiatives, Including Alumni Network Management And Financial/operational Oversight
Languages
Education
Henley Business School
Executive MBA · General Management · London, United Kingdom
TU Munich
Diploma · Computer Science & Economics · Munich, Germany · 1.9
Certifications & licenses
Blockchain & Law Professional
Certified In Blockchain
Certified Scrumm Product Owner
Corporate Finance
Efqm
Process Management
Quantum Computing Fundamentals
SAP CRM Consultant
Tqm Coach
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