Brintha K. - Global Head of Digital Solutions, Vodafone Business

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Feb 2023 - Oct 2025

2 years 9 months

Germany

Hybrid

Global Head of Digital Solutions, Vodafone Business

Vodafone Group plc

Directed a 110-strong global team, including data scientists, product managers, sales, operations, and developers
Led investment and strategic reviews of scale-up ventures to drive profitability
Developed and implemented portfolio strategy focused on IoT, AI, API platforms, and software products
Restructured portfolio, eliminating unprofitable products and reallocating 70% of investments and resources to AI and platform development
Delivered Vodafone’s first internal GenAI projects, enhancing sales and marketing efficiency
Streamlined innovation strategy, reducing initiatives by 80% to focus on AI product enhancements and network APIs

Nov 2018 - Jan 2023

4 years 3 months

Germany

EMEA Manufacturing and Industrial Partner Lead; EMEA Senior Segment Lead, IoT Partners

Amazon Web Services

Overlay to a matrix team of 40 sector sales and pre-sales managers, solution architects, and partner managers
Built a comprehensive digital solution stack with 50 key partners, achieving 30% annual revenue growth with German SME customers
Developed a partner ecosystem with over 150 partners, surpassing targets for design wins, customer pipeline, and revenue
Launched a new partner category and program for IoT hardware manufacturers

Jul 2011 - Dec 2018

7 years 6 months

Germany

On-site

Senior Director, Internet of Things & Security Solutions; General Manager, Payments; Marketing Director, Payments

NXP Semiconductor

Led an internal start-up team of 20 members
Designed and executed an IoT go-to-market strategy to support visual object recognition, voice control, and anomaly detection
Established a new indirect sales model with engineering design houses, system integrators, and hyperscalers
Led a cross-functional team of more than 200 members for payments division
Managed innovation projects in biometrics, tokenization, and secure delivery as a trusted advisor to the top 20 global banks
Oversaw €100m in technical investments for new product development and maintenance, delivering targeted ROI
Negotiated supplier contracts to reduce prices by 10%
Led a 40+ member team spanning business development, sales, product management, and operations
Tripled business to exceed $500m annual revenue and met margin target through pricing strategy
Optimized customer sales channels, managing product roadmaps across more than 12 product variations
Consistently ranked #1 in secure payments by leading industry analysts

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

2 years

Germany

Independent Consultant

Independent consultant for start-ups in the real estate industry

Jan 2006 - Dec 2010

5 years

United Kingdom

Head of Brand Strategy

Electrocomponents plc

Managed a global matrix team of 55 across marketing, research, analytics, web and print design
Led organizational change from print to digital operations implementing web marketing tools, analytics, systems, and processes
Oversaw global marketing, boosting brand awareness by 10% and share of wallet by 4%
Delivered annual sales growth of 5% and product margins of over 60% on a GBP 150m revenue base

Jan 2002 - Dec 2006

5 years

Managing Director UK & Business Services Director HK

Sedgwick Richardson

Established the London office with a team of four members
Achieved break-even in 20 months
Led customer growth in new industry sector and new product, generating £1.8m in revenue

Jan 2000 - Dec 2001

2 years

Hong Kong

Investment Manager

Regent Pacific Group

Conducted due diligence reviews for strategic private equity technology investments ($1–5m)

Jan 1999 - Dec 2000

2 years

Market Development Manager

Intel Corporation

Supported due diligence reviews for Intel Capital investments of over $3m in knowledge management independent software vendors

Jan 1992 - Dec 1998

7 years

United States

Cooperative Education Student; General Management Trainee; Corporate Business Senior Marketing Analyst

Georgia Power Company, A Southern Company

Summary

I am a seasoned digital strategist with over 20 years of experience in leading global teams and driving digital transformation across software, cloud, and e-commerce sectors. I have successfully managed high-value investments and built partner ecosystems, fostering growth and innovation in international markets.

I bring deep expertise in cloud-native technologies, IoT, and AI, along with proven skills in streamlining product portfolios and optimizing operational efficiency. With strong negotiation capabilities and a focus on long-term, scalable value creation, I consistently deliver results for global businesses through clear, impactful strategies.