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Christian (H.) Schön

Commercial Director/CFO

Christian Schön
Vienna, Austria

Experience

Jan 2017 - Dec 2021
5 years

Commercial Director/CFO

MEV Independent Railway Services GmbH

  • CFO, authorized signatory, commercial managing director: finance, HR, IT & organization, grants
  • Achieved reorganization and 100% growth in staff and revenue in four years with constant fixed costs
  • Improved negative equity ratio to plus 30%
  • Implemented a modern IT and reporting system
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
2 years

CFO & Co-Founder

IB Lab GmbH

  • Led the spin-off and setup of a startup in AI-based medical imaging
  • Secured funding (national, EU) and venture capital financing
  • Hired key personnel within three months
Jan 2006 - Present
20 years 1 month
Vienna, Austria

Freelance consultant for business development in the tech sector

Bureau Schön – Innovation & Finance

  • Funding and innovation consulting
  • Financing consulting
  • IP management
  • Interim management
Jan 2005 - Dec 2017
13 years

COO/CFO

Braincon Group

  • Developed and managed highly profitable international soft loan projects in healthcare, information technology, and medical devices
  • Set up structured project financing (soft loans) in healthcare with minimal collateral
  • Managed projects for two successful spin-offs and ensured their financing and various grants
Jan 2000 - Dec 2005
6 years

Investment Manager

Horizonte Venture Management

  • Senior investment manager for investments in IT and industrial companies
  • Led all aspects of venture capital investments in Austria and Central/Eastern Europe, co-financing and grants
  • Achieved two successful exits and two turnarounds

Group Controller

RHI AG (Radex Heraklith Industrie AG)

Project Manager & Department Head

Rosendahl Maschinen GmbH

Assistant

Technische Universität Wien

Process Engineer

Thermopan GmbH

Business Developer, Controller

WIBEBA GmbH

Summary

Consultant with a passion for technology, business and numbers, with over 20 years of experience in innovation and consulting projects

Skills

  • Flawless Track Record In Implementing Business Models, Managing Financial Processes, Raising Funds, Executing Innovations And Startups, Driving Business Development, And Applying Financing Strategies Tailored To Each Company's Situation.

  • I Can Provide Solid Business Insights, Identify And Solve Problems, Deliver Projects On Time And On Budget, And Develop Dynamic Investment Programs.

  • Ability To Build And Maintain Professional Relationships With Colleagues, Management, And Other Key Stakeholders At All Levels To Drive Business Growth, Market Expansion, And Improve Company Culture.

  • I Have Solid Experience In Medical Technology, Software, And Machinery/plant Engineering.

  • Funding Consulting

  • Strategic Planning

  • Controlling & Reporting

  • Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Implementation, Control And Evaluation Of Measures

  • Business Models & Simulations

  • Corporate Financing

  • Contract Negotiations At All Levels

  • Contract Management

  • Data Collection & Analysis

  • Team Training & Leadership

  • Relationship Building & Management

  • Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Project Management

  • It & Erp Projects

  • End-to-end Coordination

  • Broad Technical Understanding

  • Ip Management - Patenting

  • Business Development

  • Campaigns And Service Offerings

  • Microsoft Office Suite, Excellent Excel Skills

  • Ubuntu/linux

  • Erp Knowledge And It Projects To Implement Erp Systems

  • Databases And Data Warehouses (Sql & Queries)

  • Python Programming In Finance And Data Analysis (Data Science With Pandas, Tensorflow, Scikit, ...)

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Vienna University of Technology

Master of Engineering · Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration · Vienna, Austria

Danube University Krems

Master of Business Administration · Krems an der Donau, Austria

Certifications & licenses

Temporary Employment License

Technical Office License

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Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Vienna, Austria and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

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 45 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 9 years and 1 month. 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: Commercial Director/CFO, CFO & Co-Founder, Freelance consultant for business development in the tech sector.

What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Commercial Director/CFO at MEV Independent Railway Services GmbH.

What companies has Christian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christian has worked for MEV Independent Railway Services GmbH and Bureau Schön – Innovation & Finance.

Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Healthcare, and Manufacturing. Christian also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics and Education.

Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Legal and Compliance, and Strategy and Planning. Christian also has some experience in Project Management, Human Resources (HR), Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital.

Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Legal and Compliance, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Christian's education?

Christian holds a Master in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration from Vienna University of Technology and a Master from Danube University Krems.

Does Christian have any certificates?

Christian has 2 certificates. These include: Temporary Employment License and Technical Office License.

What is the availability of Christian?

Christian is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Christian?

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