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Christof Sander

Executive Vice President and Managing Director

Christof Sander
Bielefeld, Germany

Experience

Jan 2020 - May 2024
4 years 5 months
Essen, Germany

Executive Vice President and Managing Director

Mindcurv Group GmbH

  • Held topline responsibility at group level as Chief Customer Officer (CCO) and member of the group executive management board
  • Oversaw all business units and drove revenue growth through strategic cross- and upselling initiatives, group pipeline management, and joint delivery models for key accounts
  • Delivered a 30% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024
  • Developed and managed key strategic accounts, significantly enhancing Mindcurv’s EBITDA performance and market positioning in Europe
May 2014 - Nov 2014
7 months
Gütersloh, Germany

Head of E-Commerce

Reply GmbH & Co.

  • Managed and expanded the e-commerce unit, leading cross-functional teams in launching new platforms to drive substantial revenue growth
  • Positioned the e-commerce division for scalable growth through innovative product solutions and efficient team collaboration
Oct 2013 - Present
12 years 4 months
Bielefeld, Germany

Founder & Managing Director

True E-Commerce, Sander Consulting GmbH

  • Provided consulting and implementation services for complex e-commerce and digital business model transformations in B2B and B2C environments
  • Led high-stakes program and project management roles with teams of 20–200 people and project values up to 10 million EUR annually
  • Supported large-scale IT and digital transformations for mid-sized to large enterprises, achieving sustainable growth and tailored solutions
  • Developed targeted strategies for digital business units and change management processes, increasing organizational agility and competitiveness
May 2010 - Sep 2013
3 years 5 months
Jena, Germany

Founder & Head of Digital Commerce

Ageto GmbH

  • Established and expanded the digital commerce department with full responsibility for 60 employees across Germany
  • Managed service revenue of over 4 million EUR per year, focusing on customer and partner acquisition, project delivery, and account management
  • Developed vertical and horizontal product solutions that strengthened market position
  • Delivered consistent service revenue growth and expanded client relationships in the B2B sector
Feb 2007 - Apr 2010
3 years 3 months

Director of Services Europe

Truition Inc.

  • Oversaw European service business with P&L responsibility, managing 60 employees in Germany and the UK
  • Managed complex digital B2B and B2C projects and maintained customer and partner relationships, reporting to the EVP in Toronto
  • Increased service revenue from 400k EUR to 1.5 million EUR, establishing a strong foothold in European markets
  • Integrated group offerings to enhance visibility in the digital experiences sector
  • Successfully executed customer implementations across EU, US, and Canada, gaining extensive international experience
Feb 2003 - Feb 2007
4 years 1 month
Bielefeld, Germany

Founder & Managing Director

SELL-Marketing GmbH & Co.

  • Founded and scaled a technology sector startup specializing in full-service channel management for large retailers and manufacturers
  • Held responsibility for IT, finance, strategy, project delivery, and key accounts
  • Established the company as a leader in full-service channel management
  • Expanded the client base, enhancing brand recognition and revenue streams in retail and manufacturing sectors
Jul 2001 - Feb 2003
1 year 8 months
Gütersloh, Germany

Senior Project Manager, Full-Service Logistics & Innovation

Bertelsmann AG

  • Developed and implemented professional outsourcing services for new sales channels within Arvato
  • Managed client implementations and delivery for full-service logistics and innovation projects
  • Spearheaded product setups within Arvato, creating service definitions to support innovative sales channels
Apr 2000 - Jul 2001
1 year 4 months
Neckarsulm, Germany

International Project Manager

Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG

  • Managed the rollout and customization of proprietary ERP software for Lidl’s European expansion
  • Led requirements engineering and project management through implementation across multiple European countries
  • Successfully implemented ERP solutions to support rapid international expansion, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency

Summary

With 25 years of experience as a founder, manager and consultant, I bring a strategic and execution-focused approach to achieving impactful results.

I have a passion for digital business and IT transformation.

I actively guide companies through their transformation and deliver tangible results.

In my work with companies across multiple industries I’ve learned that successful projects require tailored approaches and I’m used to deliver them in a pragmatic and impactful manner.

Skills

  • Digital Business Models

  • Digital Transformation

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Program And Project Management

  • Interim Management

  • Building Digital Units

  • Sales And Business Development

  • International Leadership

  • E-commerce

  • Pragmatism And Hands On Mentality

  • Strong Focus On Delivering Measurable Results

  • Entrepreneurial Style

  • Over 25 Years Of International Work Experience

  • Over 20 Years Of Leadership Experience With Global Teams

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Advanced

Education

Oct 1996 - Oct 1999

Wirtschaftsakademie Schleswig Holstein

Business Administration (BA) · Business Administration · Kiel, Germany

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