Cathrin Harrison - Coach & PM

Q: Where is Cathrin based?

Cathrin is based in Zürich, Switzerland and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Cathrin speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Cathrin have?

Cathrin has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Cathrin has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months . Note that Cathrin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Cathrin's latest experience?

Cathrin's most recent position is Coach & Trainer at Self-employed .

Q: What companies has Cathrin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Cathrin has worked for Self-employed , emTrace , and Iskander Business Partner AG .

Q: Which industries is Cathrin most experienced in?

Cathrin is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Professional Services , and Automotive . Cathrin also has some experience in Media, Entertainment and Publishing and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Cathrin most experienced in?

Cathrin is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Strategy and Planning , and Marketing . Cathrin also has some experience in Business Intelligence , Human Resources (HR) , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Cathrin worked in recently?

Cathrin has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Energy , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas has Cathrin worked in recently?

Cathrin has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Business Intelligence , and Project Management .

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Zürich, Switzerland

Experience

Jan 2021 - Present

5 years 2 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Coach & Trainer

Self-employed

Conducting one-on-one coaching sessions to support personal and professional goal achievement
Developing customized coaching and training concepts for different target groups
Facilitating training workshops on communication, leadership and personal development
Analyzing development needs and deriving suitable learning and coaching measures
Using various coaching methods and tools tailored to the client's individual situation

Jan 2021 - Present

5 years 2 months

emTrace

Campaign management & tariff restructuring (including Virgin Media backbook migration, E.ON campaign strategy)

Jan 2020 - Present

6 years 2 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Member of the Executive Board; Senior Manager

Iskander Business Partner AG

Responsible for managing complex transformation, strategy and implementation projects with a focus on customer centricity and AI integration
Leading key account relationships and strategic market development for large clients, achieving measurable revenue growth through successful project acquisition
Heading the AI initiative and strategically advancing project management product offerings to position IBP Swiss as a leading consulting firm for AI transformation
Negotiating complex consulting projects and developing tailored CRM strategies for C-level decision makers
Implementing AI-driven solutions to increase operational efficiency by an average of 25% and enhance operational excellence
Coaching leaders and teams to successfully navigate change processes and embed a customer-oriented corporate culture

Jul 2018 - Dec 2019

1 year 6 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Managing Director, Business Unit

Input Consulting

Full responsibility for the P&L of the business unit and achievement of growth targets, as well as development and implementation of the BU strategy in line with the company strategy
Managing budget planning, forecasting and cost control for the business unit, ensuring high operational excellence across all core processes
Identifying new market opportunities and overseeing market entry and innovation projects, as well as building and maintaining strategic client relationships for business development
Regular reporting of business results to the board and group management

Jan 2013 - Jun 2018

5 years 6 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Management Consultant

Iskander Business Partner GmbH

Various projects as project manager and expert in the TIME industry with a focus on marketing & CRM, product launches, strategy development, campaign management, process optimization, introduction of loyalty programs, benchmarking, NBA/NBO solutions, project management, project leadership, digitization, digital customer management and CRM value systems
Go-to-market & loyalty programs (e.g. development & rollout of a Certified Professional Telekom loyalty program)
CRM strategies & data-driven offer logics (including segmentation, CLV models, cross-channel interaction logic for KPN & BMW)
Post-merger integration & process harmonization (including finance & customer integration, Concardis Switzerland)
Campaign management & tariff restructuring (including Virgin Media backbook migration, E.ON campaign strategy)

Nov 2010 - Nov 2012

2 years 1 month

Bonn, Germany

Junior Project Manager

Deutsche Telekom AG

Creating and maintaining project plans, milestones and schedules in common PM tools
Coordinating and communicating with internal departments and external stakeholders
Preparing status reports, presentations and decision documents for management and project committees

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 Telecommunication (12.5 years), Professional Services (7.5 years), Automotive (5.5 years), Media and Entertainment (5.5 years), and Energy (5 years).

Telecommunication

Professional Services

Automotive

Media and Entertainment

Energy

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 Project Management (13.5 years), Strategy (13 years), Marketing (10.5 years), Business Intelligence (6 years), Human Resources (5 years), and Finance (1.5 years).

Project Management

Strategy

Marketing

Business Intelligence

Human Resources

Finance

Summary

Cathrin Harrison is an expert in AI transformation and change management with more than 20 years of experience at the interface between business and IT. With a strong understanding of processes and a "Let's do it" mentality, she supports international companies in implementing AI changes in a human-centered and results-oriented way. Her focus is on integrating technological transformation organically into everyday work – through empathetic coaching and authentic communication instead of corporate disruption. As a bridge builder between innovation and human needs, she helps decision-makers to implement AI successfully not only technically but above all culturally.

Skills

Project Management (Agile)
Crm Strategy, Implementation And Operational Crm
Product Development And Go-to-market
Loyalty Measures And Referral Logics
Ai, Digital Services And Customer Journeys
Data Analysis And Technical Requirements
Agile Project Management
Coaching And Change Management

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2007 - Jun 2010

University of Duisburg-Essen

Bachelor of Science · Duisburg, Germany

School of International Business and Entrepreneurship

M.Sc. International Management · International Management · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Integrative Emotion Coach

Scrum Master

Profile

Created

January 2026

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Cathrin based?

Cathrin is based in Zürich, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Cathrin speak?

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

How many years of experience does Cathrin have?

Cathrin has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Cathrin has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months. Note that Cathrin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Cathrin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Cathrin would be well-suited for roles such as: Coach & Trainer, Member of the Executive Board; Senior Manager, Managing Director, Business Unit.

What is Cathrin's latest experience?

Cathrin's most recent position is Coach & Trainer at Self-employed.

What companies has Cathrin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Cathrin has worked for Self-employed, emTrace, and Iskander Business Partner AG.

Which industries is Cathrin most experienced in?

Cathrin is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Professional Services, and Automotive. Cathrin also has some experience in Media, Entertainment and Publishing and Energy.

Which business areas is Cathrin most experienced in?

Cathrin is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy and Planning, and Marketing. Cathrin also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Human Resources (HR), and Finance.

Which industries has Cathrin worked in recently?

Cathrin has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Energy, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas has Cathrin worked in recently?

Cathrin has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Business Intelligence, and Project Management.

What is Cathrin's education?

Cathrin holds a Master in International Management from School of International Business and Entrepreneurship and a Bachelor from University of Duisburg-Essen.

Does Cathrin have any certificates?

Cathrin has 2 certificates. These include: Integrative Emotion Coach and Scrum Master.

What is the availability of Cathrin?

Cathrin is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Cathrin?

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