Christian Mueller-Gorman
Chief Transformation Officer
Experience
Chief Transformation Officer
Glasfaser Nordwest
- Realign the organizational structure to strengthen the company’s strategic core service portfolio and future growth trajectory
- Identify and unlock additional revenue streams along the full value chain, including the integration of AI to substitute selected processes
- Design and implement a performance-driven management and steering model grounded in corporate values and strategic objectives
- Deliver executive coaching and team enablement programs to build business development and business case capabilities (incl. the design of 20+ targeted initiatives to date)
Interim COO for Transformation
Skaylink
- Introduced a performance-driven leadership structure, resulting in measurable >15% increase in consultant utilization across Microsoft Cloud Services, Copilot and Cloud Security Solutions
- Took direct ownership of resource allocation and project control across Microsoft services teams, implementing structured planning, workload balancing, and real-time utilization tracking
- Enabled a profit center-oriented operating model through targeted leadership coaching & training
Corporate Transformation Director
Media Broadcast
- Led the company’s digital and cultural transformation as part of the extended management board
- Achieved >70% sales efficiency improvement, generating EUR 1.5M in annual cost savings
- Digitized the full lead-to-order process, including the rollout of an AI-based CRM system to enable sales performance and customer transparency
- Introduced Business Development as strategic business unit with >10 commercially viable business models in year 1 (add. EUR 3M revenue), selected from over 40 innovation initiatives
Director Center for Digital Management
St. Gallen Management Institute
- Designed and facilitated digital transformation executive trainings for over 80 senior leaders across industries
- Acted as executive coach and sparring partner to leadership teams in the telecommunications sector during their transformation journeys (incl. Media Broadcast, Orange Business, & T-Systems)
Managing Director / CEO
STI-Consulting
- Held full P&L responsibility and led the end-to-end transformation of the company from a freelancer broker to a scalable, IT consulting organization (in DACH region)
- Built an independent sales unit focused on new business acquisition, including the design of new sales processes and the implementation of a Cloud-based CRM system
- Strategically restructured and professionalized Finance and HR as core business functions, rolling out a new ERP platform and digital HR systems
- Simultaneously acted as Executive Management Consultant, leading high-impact transformation programs for enterprise clients such as Telefónica, T-Systems, Allianz, e.on, Daimler, and Schwarz Gruppe
Head of Performance Management
T-Mobile International
- Introduced marketing analytics and Business Intelligence for data-driven Sales steering
- Created an international B2B sales channel for mobile value-added services (>EUR 5M annual revenue)
- Established supplier and partner management across Europe and India for complex innovation projects
Senior Consultant
Iskander Business Partner
- Key account manager for Deutsche Telekom (>EUR 2M annual revenue)
- Introduced central recruiting tools for efficient resource planning and steering of internal and external consultants
- Key engagements for Deutsche Telekom (e.g. designing and roll-out of roaming & data packs for smartphones)
Managing Director
Puh Neue Medien GmbH
- Web development and digital media agency
Chief Operating Officer
Wildsoft Internet AG
- Provider of internet access software
Managing Director
Wisdev GmbH
- Software company specializing in internet browsers and VoIP telephony solutions
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (21 years), Telecommunication (18.5 years), Media and Entertainment (14 years), Professional Services (9 years), and Education (0.5 years).
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Experienced in Information Technology (22.5 years), Operations (21 years), Product Development (16 years), Sales (15.5 years), Human Resources (13.5 years), and Marketing (13.5 years).
Summary
Dynamic and impact-driven transformation executive with 25+ years of senior leadership experience in the IT services industry — across both private equity-backed and corporate environments. Proven track record in delivering high-velocity, enterprise-wide transformations that generate up to 70% efficiency gains while scaling business models to achieve >25% annual revenue growth. Combines strategic clarity with strong execution to realign organizations, redesign end-to-end processes including the implementation of AI-based software solutions, and drive complex change programs across functions and hierarchies.
Skills
- Deep Expertise In Enterprise-wide Business Transformation And Organizational Rewiring Of Core Structures And Processes With A Strong Focus On Driving Sustainable Mid- And Long-term Growth
- Inspirational And Collaborative Leadership Style With Clear, Decisive Communication Across All Levels
- Fast Thinker And High-impact Strategic Advisor With Experience Across National And International Markets
- Empathetic Coach And Trusted Sparring Partner To Executives And Leadership Teams
- Strong Technology Fluency Combined With A Passion For Innovation And Continuous Learning
- Unique Blend Of Conceptual Thinking And Analytical Depth, Enabling Sound Decision-making And Execution
- Structured, Results-oriented Approach With A Clear Focus On Measurable Business Impact
Languages
Education
University of Passau
Master/Diploma, Management & Organisation · Economics · Passau, Germany
University of Augsburg
Bachelor · Economics · Augsburg, Germany
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