Can A.

Management Consultant

Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2020 - Present
5 years 10 months
Berlin, Germany
Hybrid

Management Consultant

Freelancer

Autoscout24 (Berlin, 9 months):

  • Commercial leadership financing consultant to drive growth in the financing segment as part of a company-wide SAP implementation program.
  • Led a cross-functional team; analyzed and implemented strategic initiatives to increase lead volume, optimize the user funnel, and maximize revenue; managed outsourcing of dealer onboarding.
  • Delivered measurable improvements in funnel performance and revenue impact; ensured clear stakeholder alignment through monthly reporting, forecasting, and management presentations.

Dehner (Rain, 2 months):

  • Change management consultant supporting a company-wide SAP implementation program.
  • Co-led the qualification stream; planned and coordinated end-user and key-user trainings across departments.
  • Enabled broad organizational readiness and adoption through structured training rollout and close alignment with the implementation timeline.

Journee (Berlin, 2 months):

  • Web3 strategy consultant developing a Metaverse strategy paper for a leading German automotive manufacturer.
  • Analyzed market drivers with a focus on Gen Z; developed strategic scenarios and actionable options.
  • Delivered a strategic recommendation framework to guide the client’s positioning in the Web3 and Metaverse space.

PayPal (Berlin, 7 months):

  • Project manager sales providing strategic sales support for the Managing Director of PayPal DEATCH.
  • Supported planning and coordination of key initiatives, including leadership of the migration of top PayPal PLUS merchants to the new PayPal Checkout solution.
  • Contributed to the successful onboarding of major enterprise clients and supported strategic alignment during the product transition phase.

OptioPay (Berlin, 5 months):

  • Project manager growth preparing and coordinating the go-to-market strategy for a new MedTech product suite.
  • Developed the GTM framework with key stakeholders; led and coached the Key Account team; established GTM reporting and supported forecasting and scenario planning.
  • Delivered a structured market launch plan, ensured team readiness, and provided revenue projections and stakeholder materials for internal and external communication.

Symgery (Berlin & Montréal, 12 months):

  • Business consultant providing strategic and operational support for the European market entry of a MedTech startup.
  • Acted as commercial representative in Europe; supported development of a VR simulation and a biomimetic surgical simulator prototype; created a 5-year P&L model; supported the CEO in strategy development.
  • Contributed to product development and early commercialization, and laid the financial and strategic groundwork for management and shareholder decisions.
Jan 2020 - Sep 2025
5 years 9 months
Berlin, Germany
Remote

Co-Founder

Non Nocere

  • Co-founder of a virtual reality surgery education startup in Berlin and Istanbul.
  • Contributed entrepreneurial drive and structured execution.
  • Served as GM Europe, Managing Director, and Event Speaker.
  • Regularly shared insights as a speaker at industry events.
Jan 2018 - Jun 2019
1 year 6 months
Berlin, Germany
On-site

Business Owner PayPal Plus

PayPal

  • Full P&L responsibility and cross-functional leadership.
  • (Almost) doubled the business within one year.
May 2016 - Dec 2017
1 year 8 months
Berlin, Germany
On-site

Senior Manager Strategic Projects

PayPal

  • Led consumer and merchant related projects.
  • Facilitated top management strategy workshops.
Oct 2010 - Mar 2016
5 years 6 months
Cologne, Germany
On-site

Management Consultant

Capgemini Invent

  • Stream and project lead in diverse projects across multiple industries covering strategy, organizational development, process design, project management, and M&A.

  • Clients included ADAC, Airbus, BMW, BMW Financial Services, Capgemini Group, Syngenta, and Westdeutscher Rundfunk.

Capgemini Group (Paris, 3 months) & Capgemini US (Phoenix, 3 months):

  • Post merger integration consultant integrating all support functions (~14,000 FTEs) following a major merger and supporting the post merger integration of a US-based IT services provider.
  • Overall project lead reporting to CFO and Steering Committee; defined setup, led six workstreams; conducted as-is/to-be analysis of operating models and organizational design.
  • Designed joint target operating model, identified €45–50 M in synergies, and developed a comprehensive implementation roadmap.
  • Planned and facilitated management workshops to define integration vision and mission; analyzed synergy levers and integration gaps; created 100-day plan and governance structure; established new integration framework, introduced synergy tracking tool, and initiated structured implementation through PMO setup.

Westdeutscher Rundfunk (Cologne, 1 month & 5 months):

  • Strategy validation consultant reviewing the Corporate Functions department in alignment with corporate goals and redesigning procurement guidelines and processes to improve efficiency and governance.
  • Supported the Administrative Director in developing strategic goals, metrics, and communication needs; set up a project portfolio management tool.
  • Conducted interviews; redesigned procurement policies, defined processes and organization; created KPI-based synergy concept.
  • Delivered a validated strategic roadmap and established an effective procurement framework; outlined a concept for enterprise-wide online purchasing and credit card use.

ADAC (Munich, 6 months & 4 months):

  • Consultant supporting the relaunch of a high-circulation member magazine and outsourcing of magazine advertising sales.
  • Defined new content and advertising concept; developed business case and cost levers; analyzed potential for digital migration.
  • Conducted market screening; managed the pitch process; evaluated offers; analyzed organizational impact and steered onboarding.
  • Delivered a cost-optimized magazine concept with strategic direction for digital expansion and advertising revenue streams; successfully transitioned advertising sales to a new partner and aligned internal structures for smooth collaboration.

BMW Financial Services (Munich, 12 months) & BMW (Munich, 6 months):

  • Process design and improvements consultant optimizing back-office processes and implementing a standard IT system in leasing and financing; change management and training consultant implementing standardized cross-functional working models across engineering teams.
  • Facilitated workshops; aligned business and IT requirements; collected user input for a new online customer portal; prepared management decision papers.
  • Facilitated workshops to introduce new collaboration processes; shared best practices with underperforming teams.
  • Delivered lean process design aligned with IT implementation and laid groundwork for digital customer interactions; helped establish a more aligned and efficient way of working across previously siloed departments.

Airbus (Hamburg & Copenhagen, 8 months):

  • Carve-out and post merger integration consultant for an aircraft spare parts business merger.
  • Supported strategy development, process analysis, to-be organization design, resource planning, and synergy identification; facilitated workshops and prepared decision memos.
  • Contributed to the design of a future-ready organizational model and supported the realization of key business case requirements.

Syngenta (Basel, 4 months):

  • Distribution strategy consultant redefining distribution strategy for seeds and young plants to increase profitability.
  • Analyzed product and customer portfolios; created segmentation proposal; developed cost-to-serve model; supported channel strategy redesign.
  • Provided actionable insights for portfolio streamlining and laid the foundation for a more efficient, margin-driven distribution setup.

Summary

I bring 15 years of experience across consulting, corporate, and strategy development startup environments – with a focus on strategy, business development, transformation, and project management. I have a strong track record in leading cross-functional teams and navigating complex stakeholder environments. My background spans industries such as immersive technologies, digital health, and FinTech. As co-founder of a VR startup in healthcare, I contribute entrepreneurial drive and structured execution, and I regularly share insights as a speaker at industry events.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Turkish
Intermediate

Education

Oct 2004 - Jun 2010

University of Cologne

Diploma in Business Administration (Top 5%) · Cologne, Germany

Oct 1994 - Jun 2003

Beethoven-Gymnasium Bonn

German High School Diploma · Bonn, Germany

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