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Axel Klitscher

AI Transformation Manager and Lead

Axel Klitscher
Tutzing, Germany

Experience

Sep 2025 - Present
6 months

AI Transformation Manager and Lead

Hörmann AI-Academy

Feb 2023 - Present
3 years 1 month

Senior Consultant & Academy Director

T&O Unternehmensberatung GmbH

  • Building the T&O Academy
  • Designing and overseeing internal and external management and leadership training programs
Jan 2016 - Nov 2022
6 years 11 months

Train the Trainer

Commax Akademie

  • Designing and delivering internal and external train-the-trainer programs
Mar 2014 - Nov 2022
8 years 9 months

Senior Consultant, Trainer & Coach

Commax Consulting GmbH & Co. KG

  • Designing, conducting, and managing training sessions and workshops on leadership, sales, change, New Work, team development, and trainer training
Oct 2012 - Present
13 years 5 months

Senior Consultant, Trainer & Coach

Self-Employed

  • Specialized in personal leadership, change, leadership development, and AI-supported business systems
Oct 2012 - Apr 2017
4 years 7 months

Owner (Franchise Partner)

Crestcom Leadership Akademie

  • Conducted business and leadership training courses for mid-sized companies

Leadership Framework & International Rollout Planning

Klitscher Consulting

  • Introduced a new leadership framework for a Europe-wide company in the circular economy sector
  • Led a two-day leadership workshop and rollout in Germany, Poland, Italy, the USA, and the Benelux region

AI Enablement & Business Systemization for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

Klitscher Consulting

  • Supported small and medium-sized businesses in implementing AI-driven processes to boost efficiency, streamline offerings, and scale digitally
  • Developed a modular enablement program based on MISSION 6.0 – tailored to SME needs, skill shortages, and operational bottlenecks
  • Focus areas: standardizing core processes, deploying GPT-based assistants in sales & service, building internal AI expertise (“AI Navigators”), as well as accompanying leadership training and change coaching
  • Goal: tangible relief and future-proof business models

Logistics Transformation & Leadership Training Support

Klitscher Consulting

  • Designed and delivered a multi-module development program to qualify leaders in operational logistics for a leading retail company with over 20 logistics locations across Europe

Train-the-Trainer Programs for Internal Trainers

Klitscher Consulting

  • Designed and delivered practical train-the-trainer programs for international companies in construction, furniture retail, and DIY sectors
  • Goal: developing internal trainer expertise to ensure sustainable learning processes and behavior change in the company

Sales Training & Strategy Work

Klitscher Consulting

  • Long-term support of a national sales organization in the premium segment
  • Implementation of a consistent training concept across all levels of sales staff up to the executive level with content on sales strategy, leadership, coaching, and train-the-trainer programs for regional managers

"New to Leadership" – Onboarding Program for Managers

Klitscher Consulting

  • Development of a company-wide development program for newly appointed managers in international retail
  • Multi-stage curriculum over several months, tailored to different hierarchy levels with focus on self-leadership, communication, and leadership responsibility

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Professional Services (13.5 years), Education (10.5 years), and Information Technology (0.5 years).

Professional Services
Education
Information Technology

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources (13.5 years), Business Intelligence (13.5 years), Sales (8.5 years), Information Technology (0.5 years), Project Management (0.5 years), and Strategy (0.5 years).

Human Resources
Business Intelligence
Sales
Information Technology
Project Management
Strategy

Summary

I support people in leadership roles to stay effective under complex conditions – through structure, self-leadership, clarity, and a robust execution system. As an AI integration manager, senior consultant, and train-the-trainer, I combine military-inspired leadership principles with strategic execution and smart AI usage.

Empowering people to stay in control of their thinking, decision-making, and actions – with clarity, a system, AI support, and a bulletproof mission mindset. I help experts, leaders, and teams effectively integrate artificial intelligence into their daily work – not as a gimmick, but as a concrete productivity lever. To do this, I translate complex technology into simple, tangible applications: We identify friction points such as tool overload, trust gaps, or workflow bottlenecks and build practical AI onboarding processes. Through pilot programs, templates, training sessions, and on-the-job coaching, we create an efficient, AI-supported daily routine that runs – not paralyzes.

I work as an equal partner, ask questions others don’t, and build structures where otherwise only impulses would remain. With my 5-System framework, I combine self-leadership, business strategy, and AI integration – for leadership in change processes that delivers results. And for organizations that want to stay future-ready with AI, clarity, and responsibility.

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Integration Of Ai Into Training And Leadership Systems
  • Ai-supported Automation Of Business Processes
  • Leadership
  • Strategic Leadership Development
  • Lateral And Disciplinary Leadership
  • Coaching And Training For Leaders At All Levels
  • New Work & Transformation
  • Change Management
  • Culture Development
  • Self-leadership And New Learning
  • Team Development
  • Remote & In-person Formats
  • Multi-source Feedback & Role Clarification
  • Systemic Development Of High-performance Teams

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

EBS Finance Academy

Financial Economist · Germany

University of the Bundeswehr Munich

Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resources Management and International Management · Munich, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Accredited Insights-MDI® Consultant

Tandem Parachute Pilot

LMI Course Instructor

Leadership Management International

Life Styles Inventory Accreditation Program

human synergistics

Methodical Work with Seminar Actors in Training and Coaching

Institut Synergie

NLP Trainer

fresh academy / Richard Bandler

Ski Instructor & Mountain Bike Guide

DAV

Systemic Coach Practitioner and Master

Competence on Top

Train the Trainer

JH Akademie

Certified AI Trainer

AI Training Institute

Certified DiSG® Trainer

Certified Team Developer & Team Coach

Competence on Top

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Where is Axel based?

Axel is based in Tutzing, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Axel speak?

Axel speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Axel have?

Axel has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Axel has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Axel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Axel be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Axel would be well-suited for roles such as: AI Transformation Manager and Lead, Senior Consultant & Academy Director, Train the Trainer.

What is Axel's latest experience?

Axel's most recent position is AI Transformation Manager and Lead at Hörmann AI-Academy.

What companies has Axel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Axel has worked for Hörmann AI-Academy, T&O Unternehmensberatung GmbH, Commax Akademie, Commax Consulting GmbH & Co. KG, and Self-Employed.

Which industries is Axel most experienced in?

Axel is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Education, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Axel most experienced in?

Axel is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Business Intelligence, and Sales. Axel also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Axel worked in recently?

Axel has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Education, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Axel worked in recently?

Axel has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Business Intelligence, and Sales.

What is Axel's education?

Axel holds a Master from University of the Bundeswehr Munich.

Does Axel have any certificates?

Axel has 12 certificates. Among them, these include: Accredited Insights-MDI® Consultant, Tandem Parachute Pilot, and LMI Course Instructor.

What is the availability of Axel?

Axel is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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