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Fathi Ben Sassi

Digital Retail Consultant & International Rollout Management

Fathi Ben Sassi
Hanover, Germany

Experience

Apr 2023 - Present
2 years 11 months

Digital Retail Consultant & International Rollout Management

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles AG / CBC GmbH

  • Supporting international rollout and developing the digital retail strategy
  • Responsible for rollout management, stakeholder coordination, and digital product management
Apr 2022 - Mar 2023
1 year

Lead Product Owner eBusiness & eCommerce

KNF DAC GmbH

  • Built a scalable B2B eCommerce platform, including technology, processes, and organization
  • Launched MVP within six months; responsible for structure, execution, and team leadership
Jul 2021 - Feb 2022
8 months

Digital Consultant & Experience Strategy

Alphabet Int. (BMW FS) / TRACK GmbH

  • Provided international strategy consulting in brand experience and service design
  • Led development of the experience strategy focusing on digital touchpoints and customer journeys
May 2021 - Jun 2021
2 months

Experience Strategy Online Sales Journey

MINI (BMW Group) / TRACK GmbH

  • Conducted ideation and research project for the digital sales journey
  • Developed use cases and customer journeys for the online purchasing process
Feb 2021 - May 2021
4 months

HR Transformation & Experience Strategy

CARIAD / diconium strategy GmbH

  • Designed the onboarding journey for new employees
  • Responsible for strategy, UX concept, and project management
Mar 2019 - Oct 2019
8 months
Prague, Czech Republic

Strategic Design Voice Assistant & Brand Strategy

ŠKODA HQ (Prague) / OPTIMISTHJNK

  • Strategic development of the ŠKODA Voice Assistant including brand positioning
  • Integration of UX design, brand strategy, and innovation concepts in an international context

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Automotive (4.5 years), Manufacturing (1 year), Banking and Finance (0.5 years), and Professional Services (0.5 years).

Automotive
Manufacturing
Banking and Finance
Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (4.5 years), Strategy (4 years), Project Management (3 years), Information Technology (1 year), Marketing (1 year), and Human Resources (0.5 years).

Product Development
Strategy
Project Management
Information Technology
Marketing
Human Resources

Summary

Strategy Consultant with over 15 years of leadership experience in the digital transformation of brands, services, and business models. Driving international rollouts, managing complex stakeholder landscapes, and developing scalable end-to-end solutions at the intersection of business, technology, and customer experience. Strategic in vision, precise in execution.

Driving the consulting and implementation of digital business models, customer experience strategies, and service platforms – from ideation to go-to-market (B2B & B2C). Shaping use cases, business cases, and end-to-end customer journeys.

Proven leadership in (agile) organizational development, business development, and international rollout management. Accountability for strategy, marketing, product development, and C-level stakeholder engagement.

Strong expertise in insights-driven strategy: qualitative and quantitative analysis, design of PMTO structures (processes, methodology, theory, organization), coaching, and agile team leadership.

Skills

  • Business And Digitalization Strategies

  • Brand And Communication Strategies

  • Agile Methods And Strategic Design

  • Teamwork, Team Management & Leadership

  • Research, Insight And Trend Analysis

  • Curiosity & Creative Drive

  • Design Thinking

  • Experience-driven Service & Customer Design

  • Digital Business Model Design / Innovation

  • Stakeholder Analysis

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Workshop Facilitation

  • Atlassian Confluence

  • Jira

  • Kanban

  • Scrum

  • Bpmn

  • Figma

  • Miro

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Arabic
Intermediate
French
Elementary

Education

University of Cologne

Business Administration (Marketing, Media Management, Social Psychology) · Cologne, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Scrum PO/Master

GFU Cologne

WAK Certified Advertising Specialist

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Fathi based?

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

What languages does Fathi speak?

Fathi speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Arabic (Intermediate), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Fathi have?

Fathi has at least 5 years of experience. During this time, Fathi has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months. Note that Fathi may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Fathi be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Fathi would be well-suited for roles such as: Digital Retail Consultant & International Rollout Management, Lead Product Owner eBusiness & eCommerce, Digital Consultant & Experience Strategy.

What is Fathi's latest experience?

Fathi's most recent position is Digital Retail Consultant & International Rollout Management at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles AG / CBC GmbH.

What companies has Fathi worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Fathi has worked for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles AG / CBC GmbH, KNF DAC GmbH, Alphabet Int. (BMW FS) / TRACK GmbH, MINI (BMW Group) / TRACK GmbH, and CARIAD / diconium strategy GmbH.

Which industries is Fathi most experienced in?

Fathi is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Banking and Finance. Fathi also has some experience in Professional Services.

Which business areas is Fathi most experienced in?

Fathi is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Strategy and Planning, and Project Management. Fathi also has some experience in Marketing, Information Technology (IT), and Human Resources (HR).

What is Fathi's education?

Fathi holds a Bachelor in Business Administration (Marketing, Media Management, Social Psychology) from University of Cologne.

Does Fathi have any certificates?

Fathi has 2 certificates. These include: Scrum PO/Master and WAK Certified Advertising Specialist.

What is the availability of Fathi?

Fathi is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Fathi?

Fathi's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

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