Christian Borowski - Head of People Ops Germany

Q: Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Pulheim, Germany .

Q: What languages does Christian speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Christian have?

Christian has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years . Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Head of People Ops Germany at Picnic GmbH .

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

In recent years, Christian has worked for Picnic GmbH , Wolt , and CleverShuttle .

Q: Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Logistics , Banking and Finance , and Automotive . Christian also has some experience in Food and Beverage , Insurance , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Project Management , and Operations . Christian also has some experience in Product Development , Sales , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Transportation and Logistics , Food and Beverage , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Sales , and Supply Chain Management .

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Pulheim, Germany

Experience

Jul 2024 - Jun 2025

1 year

Düsseldorf, Germany

Head of People Ops Germany

Picnic GmbH

Responsible for the strategic development and implementation of measures to enhance the efficiency of operational employees in the fulfillment centers and last-mile delivery hubs (approx. 8,000 employees)
Managed a team of 50 employees, including 4 managers
Increased operational efficiency and reduced absenteeism by over 4 percentage points within 10 weeks
Improved unit economics by optimizing data and creating new employee support processes
Rolled out direct hiring and phased out collaboration with temp agencies, increasing payroll share from 60% to over 95% and reducing cost per hour
Automated and centralized processes to support further scaling by building a central support team

Aug 2021 - Jun 2024

2 years 11 months

Germany

Senior Manager Business Development

Wolt

Built and scaled the business with external fleet partners from scratch, resolving courier supply issues within 6 weeks
Scaled the courier network to several thousand couriers, covering 90% of total demand
Improved unit economics by 20% through efficiency measures with partner companies
Increased supply flexibility by implementing performance-based compensation systems
Led a team of 45 employees (including 6 managers) and 15 BPO service agents across various German locations
Coached team members, resulting in two promotions within ten months

Sep 2018 - Jul 2021

2 years 11 months

Berlin, Germany

General Manager

CleverShuttle

Held P&L responsibility and developed strategic partnerships through joint venture negotiations
Successfully executed two joint ventures securing multi-million euro investments for rapid expansion
Scaled the service to a three-digit number of drivers across multiple regions
Led day-to-day operations, including shareholder management with local partners
Established relationships with stakeholders (mayors, public authorities) to secure permits and approvals
Launched B2B services within two weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic as an additional revenue stream

Sep 2017 - Sep 2018

1 year 1 month

Hamburg, Germany

VP Business Development

wunder mobility

Built the B2B business unit from the ground up and transitioned the business model from B2C to B2B
Negotiated and closed six-figure contracts with transportation companies and industrial conglomerates within 6 months
Developed and coordinated pilot projects for new mobility services for a Japanese conglomerate, including business case modeling

Oct 2015 - Aug 2017

1 year 11 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Project Manager Strategy & New Business

Daimler AG

Managed the establishment of a joint venture with a U.S. mobility startup, including commercial and technical due diligence
Conducted commercial due diligence and prepared reports and board presentations
Coordinated technical due diligence, RFP, selection criteria, and consulting firm engagement within 6 weeks
Created decision templates for board resolutions and launched ridepooling services in London and Berlin
Evaluated additional European launch cities through data-driven analysis and collaboration with local subsidiaries
Represented the joint venture at internal roadshows to secure management buy-in

Jul 2013 - Sep 2015

2 years 3 months

Darmstadt, Germany

Management Consultant

leadvise reply

Focused on digital transformation, innovation management, and efficiency improvement for clients in financial services, chemicals/pharma, and manufacturing
Managed projects, conducted client meetings and workshops
Conceptualized a startup accelerator program for a pharmaceutical company and developed the business case
Conducted workshops with accelerator providers to connect the pharmaceutical company with the startup ecosystem

Mar 2011 - Jun 2013

2 years 4 months

Bonn, Germany

Management Consultant

4-advice GmbH

Developed new business areas, products, and business cases for clients in ICT, insurance, and private equity sectors
Managed projects, created presentations, and conducted market research
Modeled the impact of merging three digital services for a telecommunications company, calculating cost synergies and revenue potential
Prepared a decision document that guided the management’s final decision

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 Transportation (8 years), Banking and Finance (4.5 years), Food and Beverage (3 years), Automotive (3 years), Insurance (2.5 years), and Information Technology (2.5 years).

Transportation

Banking and Finance

Food and Beverage

Automotive

Insurance

Information Technology

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 Strategy (8 years), Project Management (7.5 years), Operations (7 years), Product Development (6.5 years), Sales (4 years), and Supply Chain Management (3 years).

Strategy

Project Management

Operations

Product Development

Sales

Supply Chain Management

Summary

As a business-minded leader and interim manager, I bring over ten years of experience in business development, scaling/transformation, and operations management. I have successfully built new business units and driven significant improvements in unit economics. My analytical, results-oriented approach helps optimize operations and improve organizational structures. I have repeatedly built and led high-performing teams in dynamic industries.

With a respectful and motivating leadership style, I create trust — especially in demanding situations, I value open, results-oriented communication. I tackle challenges with a data-driven, solution-oriented, and hands-on mindset, always focused on pragmatic execution and accountability.

Skills

Strategic Business Development And Scaling

Building And Scaling New Business Units (B2b, B2c)
Development And Execution Of Go-to-market Strategies
Negotiation And Closure Of Strategic Partnerships And Joint Ventures

Operations & Transformation Management

Optimization Of Operational Processes To Enhance Efficiency
Management Of Change Processes And Transformations
Analysis And Optimization Of Unit Economics

Leadership And Team Management

Leadership Of Complex Projects And Initiatives
Building New Teams As Part Of Growth And Transformation Projects
P&l And Budget Management

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Profile

Created

July 2025

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Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Pulheim, Germany.

What languages does Christian speak?

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

How many years of experience does Christian have?

Christian has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Christian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Christian would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of People Ops Germany, Senior Manager Business Development, General Manager.

What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Head of People Ops Germany at Picnic GmbH.

What companies has Christian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christian has worked for Picnic GmbH, Wolt, and CleverShuttle.

Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Banking and Finance, and Automotive. Christian also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Insurance, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Project Management, and Operations. Christian also has some experience in Product Development, Sales, and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Food and Beverage, and Retail.

Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Sales, and Supply Chain Management.

What is the availability of Christian?

Christian is immediately available for suitable projects.

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