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Christian Neuwirth

Digital Consultant

Christian Neuwirth
Vienna, Austria

Experience

Sep 2024 - Present
1 year 7 months

Digital Consultant

Global Stations

  • Conducted due diligence for the acquisition of digital marketing agencies in Manila, evaluating revenue potential, scalability, and operational efficiency.
  • Advised international companies on go-to-market strategies across Asia, with a strong focus on China and Southeast Asia’s online commerce ecosystems.
  • Developed tailored digitalization and automation processes within CRM and marketing operations to drive efficiency and data transparency.
  • Achieved successful market positioning and digital process optimization in collaboration with various SaaS and automation agencies, enabling scalable regional growth.
Aug 2021 - Aug 2024
3 years 1 month
Austria

Global Head of Digital Marketing & E-Com CRM

iSi GmbH

  • Built global digital infrastructure across marketing, e-commerce, CRM, and IT from scratch with six direct reports.
  • Drove online revenue growth with forecasted €10 M by 2025, ensuring consistent cash flow through intelligent promotion cycles.
  • Established new CRM and loyalty systems, global marketplace integration (Amazon & Alibaba), and SAP e-commerce environment.
  • Achieved over 400 % ROAS and grew social following from 15 K to 180 K with a budget under €1.5 K per month.
  • Led company-wide digital transformation focused on sustainable profitability and in-house enablement.
Jan 2020 - Jul 2021
1 year 7 months
Austria

Head of E-Commerce & Digital Marketing DACH & CEE

MediaShop GmbH

  • Managed a team of 28 specialists across EU regions and built a high-performance team within 30 days.
  • Increased digital revenue from €60 M to €80 M in 18 months.
  • Launched a 12-month e-commerce roadmap in 60 days; marketplace revenue grew 300 % to €1 M in three months.
  • Introduced structured performance and automation frameworks to boost efficiency and ROI.
Jan 2018 - Jan 2020
2 years 1 month
Austria

Global E-Commerce Strategist

MAM Babyartikel GmbH

  • Designed and executed global e-commerce strategy, expanding into China and South Korea.
  • Boosted global online revenue from €35 M to €60 M in two years through unified global campaigns and Amazon scaling.
  • Built digital teams across Europe and Asia (Shanghai: from €0 to €1 M within 12 months).
  • Initiated and led a global Amazon hybrid strategy; launched in Brazil, Mexico, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and major EU markets.
Oct 2013 - Jul 2017
3 years 10 months

Director Digital Strategy & Projects

zaBAZAR.com

  • Drove digital transformation initiatives and SaaS development projects.
  • Managed innovation hub “Artworks” and strategic projects like Mawarid Technology / OMNI last-mile delivery startup (acquired 2018).
  • Led the e-commerce venture Zabazar.com from €0 to €5 M in two years with €500 K seed funding.
Jan 2006 - Dec 2013
8 years

Commercial & Category Management

Lacoste / Amazon EU / MarkaVIP

  • Conducted cross-market commercial and category operations across fashion and e-commerce sectors.
  • Amazon EU: Scaled category revenue from €60 M to €120 M, optimized pricing and vendor management, and led a record-breaking campaign generating €1 M in hours.
  • MarkaVIP (Dubai): Boosted category sales from $300 K to $1 M per month within five months, onboarding over 120 brands and managing $150 M in annual revenue.
  • Lacoste Footwear: Delivered sustained 10 % year-over-year growth and expanded the retail network with more than 30 new clients across Southern Germany.

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Retail (16.5 years), Fashion (8 years), Information Technology (4 years), Transportation (4 years), Manufacturing (3 years), and Advertising (1.5 years).

Retail
Fashion
Information Technology
Transportation
Manufacturing
Advertising

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 Marketing (16 years), Sales (11.5 years), Information Technology (8.5 years), Procurement (8 years), Product Development (4 years), and Project Management (4 years).

Marketing
Sales
Information Technology
Procurement
Product Development
Project Management

Summary

I’m a digital strategist and transformation leader with a track record of turning complex organizations into agile, data-driven ecosystems that scale efficiently and sustainably. Having led digital expansion and innovation initiatives, I bring a truly global mindset — one that combines strategic vision with operational precision.

Over the past decade, I’ve built and scaled multiple digital ventures — from healthcare and recruitment platforms to AI-driven SaaS systems — leading cross-functional teams that bridge business, technology, and user experience. This blend of entrepreneurship and corporate transformation experience allows me to move seamlessly between vision-setting and hands-on delivery, ensuring strategies translate into measurable business outcomes.

I’m passionate about designing digital systems that people actually use — platforms, workflows, and data models that make work smarter, faster, and more human. My focus has always been on sustainable digitization: reducing complexity, unlocking collaboration, and creating long-term value for both customers and employees.

I don’t just digitize processes — I reimagine how organizations work.

My goal would be to build a digital culture that connects innovation with purpose — one that empowers teams, enhances customer experience, and positions us as a benchmark for intelligent, human-centered transformation.

Skills

  • Digital Transformation Leadership
  • Business Strategy & Growth Management
  • E-commerce & Omnichannel Strategy
  • Data-driven Decision-making
  • Technology & Automation Integration
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Change & Stakeholder Management
  • Market Expansion & Go-to-market Strategy
  • Google Ads
  • Hubspot
  • Make.com
  • N8n
  • Shopify
  • Headless Shopware
  • Open Ai Api
  • Looker Studio

Languages

German
Advanced
English
Advanced

Education

FH Burgenland

Master of Science · Digital Marketing & Sales · Austria

ILS Germany

Bachelor · Economics / Betriebswirt · Hamburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Google Ads

Headless Shopware

Hubspot

Looker Studio

Make.com

Open AI API

Shopify

n8n

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Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Vienna, Austria.

What languages does Christian speak?

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

How many years of experience does Christian have?

Christian has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 3 months. 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: Digital Consultant, Global Head of Digital Marketing & E-Com CRM, Head of E-Commerce & Digital Marketing DACH & CEE.

What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Digital Consultant at Global Stations.

What companies has Christian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christian has worked for Global Stations, iSi GmbH, and MediaShop GmbH.

Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Retail, Fashion and Apparel, and Information Technology (IT). Christian also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics, Manufacturing, and Advertising.

Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Sales, and Information Technology (IT). Christian also has some experience in Procurement and Purchasing, Product Development, and Project Management.

Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Retail, Manufacturing, and Advertising.

Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Information Technology (IT), and Strategy and Planning.

What is Christian's education?

Christian holds a Master in Digital Marketing & Sales from FH Burgenland and a Bachelor in Economics / Betriebswirt from ILS Germany.

Does Christian have any certificates?

Christian has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: Google Ads, Headless Shopware, and Hubspot.

What is the availability of Christian?

Christian is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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