Christian Walter - Founder and Managing Director

Q: Where is Christian based?

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

Q: What languages does Christian speak?

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

Q: 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 10 different roles and for 10 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 Founder and Managing Director at regionrise GmbH .

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

In recent years, Christian has worked for regionrise GmbH , Internet of Food & Farm 2020 , and SDGx .

Q: Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Education , and Information Technology (IT) . Christian also has some experience in Energy , Banking and Finance , and Advertising .

Q: Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Marketing , and Sales . Christian also has some experience in Business Intelligence , Investments, M&A & Venture Capital , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance , Energy , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Investments, M&A & Venture Capital , and Marketing .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jun 2021 - Present

4 years 9 months

Founder and Managing Director

regionrise GmbH

RegionRise helps companies to grow internationally by developing expansion strategies, sales operations and organisational readiness for growth.
Clients include:
SedaiNow: Interim Chief Strategy Officer, developing the product and go to market strategy
Elevated Elements Group: Organisational development and commercialisation of a chemical recycling company
Swiss Green Fuel: Moving the HQ from China to Switzerland, re-branding & positioning, commercial and fundraising strategy
Prodeval S.A.: Operational sales to enter the German biogas market
ParallelWorlds.Ai: European expansion for a digital twin platform
Nomnio: Market entry and growth strategy for a full-stack IoT solution development company
Mosaic Venture Labs: Supporting the preparation of Taiwanese startups expanding into the USA
Viessmann Family Office: Evaluating the DACH market for a digital twin & IoT integration solution in the real estate space

Aug 2020 - May 2021

10 months

Freelance EU Project Consultant

Internet of Food & Farm 2020

Develop an education program that allows the IoF2020 use cases to align with the European Green Deal and the Farm to Fork Strategy, using the SDGs as a proxy.
Identify stakeholders outside the IoF2020 project that can utilise the technologies developed in the use cases.
Identify opportunities beyond the lifetime of the IoF2020 projects in order to enable the IoF use cases to become sustainable without EU funding.

Aug 2019 - Jan 2025

5 years 6 months

Founding Partner

SDGx

SDGx is a venture capital fund investing into climate positive deep tech startups.
Investments include:
HB 11: Laser fusion (Location: AU/DE)
Okra Solar: Decentralised mesh grids for developing countries (Location: AU/PT)
Sicona Batteries: Next gen. battery materials (Location: AU)
SpinDrive: Magnetic bearing systems (Location: FI)
Concrete4Change: Carbon negative concrete (Location: UK)

Mar 2018 - Aug 2019

1 year 6 months

Berlin, Germany

Country Manager

Wantedly Inc.

Led the European expansion, reporting to the CEO and CFO in the Tokyo HQ.
Responsible for all operational aspects in Germany including sales & marketing strategy, hiring, data privacy, and P/L management.
Localized brand and product for the German market.

Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

1 year 1 month

Berlin, Germany

Head of Digital Business Development

Viessmann Group

Led the digital business development team and developed digitally enabled business models for the Viessmann Group, reporting to the Chief Digital Officer.
Identified and developed strategically important topics conceptually to a point where the organization could implement them to create positive bottom-line results.

Mar 2015 - Dec 2016

1 year 10 months

Hamburg, Germany

Business Development Manager - Top Tier DACH

Google

Worked on pre-identified leads of the largest businesses in the DACH market that did not advertise with Google yet.
Engaged C-level clients to achieve national and international online marketing and sales goals using Google marketing solutions.
Designed marketing plans and solutions using expert product knowledge to drive long-term success for clients.
Achieved the highest global target among all Top-Tier Business Development Managers in Q3 2025.
Secured a multinational client within 2 months by leveraging targeted outreach and strategic relationship-building.

Nov 2013 - Jan 2021

7 years 3 months

Hong Kong

Co-Founder, Board of Directors

EdTech Asia

Facilitated a collaborative and cohesive EdTech ecosystem throughout Asia via the production of knowledge assets and convening of key stakeholders influencing the future of learning and work.
Provided a neutral platform to empower and build capacity for education entrepreneurs, investors, executives, policymakers, and changemakers managing strategic business growth and sustainable impact.

Jan 2010 - Dec 2014

5 years

Bangkok, Thailand

Researcher & Business and Innovation Consultant

Bangkok University

Worked as a lecturer for the BA program and as a researcher and consultant to large Thai and multinational corporates including PTT, AIS, Bayer Medical Science, and Essilor.
Researched business model innovation, knowledge management, and creativity.
Lectured project management, innovation management, and creativity for entrepreneurship.
Facilitated cross-functional collaboration to implement innovative solutions, improving client satisfaction and project outcomes.
Developed knowledge management and innovation management workshops, e-learnings, trainings, and strategies, and supported implementation and roll-out.

Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

3 years 1 month

Cologne, Germany

Freelance Translator

Lionbridge

Translated websites from German to English and vice versa.

Jan 2006 - Jan 2010

4 years 1 month

Cologne, Germany

Marketing Assistant

access Kelly OCG

Worked in the talent marketing team, responsible for on-campus marketing activities.
Developed an engagement strategy for universities to attract students to career workshops.
Rolled out engagement and marketing activities at universities across Germany.

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 Professional Services (13.5 years), Information Technology (11 years), Education (11 years), Energy (5.5 years), Banking and Finance (5.5 years), and Advertising (2 years).

Professional Services

Information Technology

Education

Energy

Banking and Finance

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 Strategy (16 years), Marketing (12 years), Sales (8 years), Business Intelligence (7 years), Investments and M&A (5.5 years), and Project Management (5 years).

Strategy

Marketing

Sales

Business Intelligence

Investments and M&A

Project Management

Summary

With over 15 years of experience, I have spearheaded organizational development, commercialization, and market entry strategies for companies in the technology and sustainability sectors. Adept at developing expansion strategies and sales operations, I have facilitated the growth of global companies, boosted market entry success, and optimized business models. My expertise includes strategic consulting, business development, stakeholder engagement, and program development in the sustainability and technology domains.

Skills

Innovation Management
Sustainability
Business Development / Sales & Marketing
Ai For Sales
Business Model Development
Business Strategy
Crm
Design Thinking
Go-to-market Strategy
Partnership Development
Project Management
Sales Operations
Sales Strategy
Venture Capital & Finance
Financial Modeling
Fundraising
Impact Investing
Sustainable Finance
Tech
Adobe Suite
Css
Google Suite
Hmtl
Office Suite
Phyton
Sql
Various Ai Platforms

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

Bangkok University

MBA in Knowledge Management · Knowledge Management · Bangkok, Thailand · 4.0

Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

FernUniversität Hagen

Ba. Cultural Science in sociology · Cultural Science in sociology · Hagen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Expert in ESG and Impact Investing

Frankfurt School of Finance

Profile

Created

June 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Christian based?

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

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 10 different roles and for 10 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: Founder and Managing Director, Freelance EU Project Consultant, Founding Partner.

What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Founder and Managing Director at regionrise GmbH.

What companies has Christian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christian has worked for regionrise GmbH, Internet of Food & Farm 2020, and SDGx.

Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Education, and Information Technology (IT). Christian also has some experience in Energy, Banking and Finance, and Advertising.

Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Marketing, and Sales. Christian also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, and Project Management.

Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Energy, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, and Marketing.

What is Christian's education?

Christian holds a Master in Knowledge Management from Bangkok University and a Bachelor in Cultural Science in sociology from FernUniversität Hagen.

Does Christian have any certificates?

Christian has 1 certificate: Certified Expert in ESG and Impact Investing.

What is the availability of Christian?

Christian is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Christian?

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