Christoph Neumann - Interim CTO eCommerce

Q: Where is Christoph based?

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

Q: What languages does Christoph speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Christoph have?

Christoph has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Christoph has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months . Note that Christoph may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Christoph's latest experience?

Christoph's most recent position is Interim CTO eCommerce at XXXL.digital .

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

In recent years, Christoph has worked for XXXL.digital and GetTechTalent GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Christoph most experienced in?

Christoph is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Retail . Christoph also has some experience in Automotive , Banking and Finance , Media, and Entertainment and Publishing .

Q: Which business areas is Christoph most experienced in?

Christoph is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Project Management . Christoph also has some experience in Sales , Human Resources (HR) , and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Christoph worked in recently?

Christoph has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas has Christoph worked in recently?

Christoph has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Human Resources (HR) , and Sales .

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Bischofsmais, Germany

Experience

Jan 2020 - Present

6 years 3 months

Interim CTO eCommerce

XXXL.digital

Led tech organization of 160+ FTEs (developers, scrum masters, QAs, test automation engineers, cloud engineers)
Challenged business cases and built bridge between shareholders, business, and engineering
Restructured software development processes, organization, leadership team, and internal communications
Fostered cultural change by empowering and coaching teams
Right-sized number and size of agile teams, including restructuring of relationships with external partners
Reshaped technology leadership team and introduced new functional teams

Jan 2017 - Present

9 years 3 months

CEO, Founder

GetTechTalent GmbH

Bootstrapped vetted network of 500+ freelance consultants, digital experts, and software developers
Generated €2M revenue with team of seven, 18 months after incorporation
Acquired 50+ corporate and startup clients (e.g., Innogy, NextBike, Pets Deli, Daimler Trucks)
Set up and automated recruiting, sales, contracting, and accounting processes by building custom web platform

Jan 2016 - Dec 2020

5 years

Strategy Consultant, Interim CxO, Interim Manager

Freelance

Built and scaled tech- and product team of “kurando” – a quick commerce online pharmacy
Defined Daimler Truck's “Expert Track” management trainee program to grow future tech leaders
Reduced tech team by 70% by insourcing offshore team and migrating from Android/iOS to ReactNative
Built AI platform to identify video trends, enabling client to rank among top 25 global social video networks
Sped up product development of LegalTech by 25% by proposing agile product management processes
Designed Porsche Consulting's future HR IT landscape to enable best-practice HR for 600+ consultants
Conducted tech due diligences and advised C-level on best-practice tech strategies and their implementation
Launched marketplace to enable car buyers to configure cars of all brands and buy at the best local price
Acquired seed investments of €750k and first corporate clients for IoT and data analytics startups
Built and launched 10+ MVPs (web or mobile apps) to help clients test new business models

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

2 years

CEO, Co-Founder

QuantifiedCode UG

Launched static code analysis platform to automatically repair software and automate tech due diligences—exit after 18 months
Acquired 3k users in organizations like Docker, German Aerospace Center (DLR), and CERN
Led all business activities from marketing to operations and raised €200k funding

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

3 years

Consultant

The Boston Consulting Group GmbH

Identified €20M revenue potential for a Pay-TV provider via new customer retention strategy and pricing model
Uplifted EBITDA of a Swedish cable operator by 13% by identifying initiatives to improve operations performance
Harmonized delivery model, governance, and customer experience strategy of two cable operators during a post-merger integration
Substantiated €17M savings p.a. for a bank via data landscape harmonization strategy and reshaping IT projects

Jan 2005 - Dec 2011

7 years

Manager; Consultant; Analyst

Accenture GmbH

Saved €10M p.a. by developing a tool to standardize creation of PowerPoint slides for 30,000 consultants
Turned around a critical project threatening to delay a global post-merger integration with 5,000 project members involved—succeeded ahead of schedule, saving €250k; managed team of 15 consultants
Supported asset divestments of €1B in the high-tech industry by managing cross-functional carve-out teams
Ensured controlling of a €10B sales budget by defining performance management strategy and managing IT
Identified savings of €5M by streamlining global IT application portfolio of a technical services company
Introduced global sales planning to control €790M budget and to create transparency for investors pre-divestment
Ensured month-end closing of 34 legal entities and adjusted reporting and consolidation processes during a reorganization

Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

1 year

Diploma Thesis Candidate

CSC Ploenzke AG

Developed concept for sales force management via balanced scorecards and SAP, including prototype

Jan 2003 - Dec 2004

2 years

Intern

Bayer China Co. Ltd.

Conducted feasibility study and built prototype to evaluate introduction of mobile CRM for Bayer in China

Jan 1999 - Dec 2005

7 years

Proprietor

Programm- & Webdesign

Built 30+ Windows applications, databases, database archive systems, websites, marketplaces, and online stores
Developed and marketed custom software products such as CD-label printing software

Jan 1997 - Dec 1999

3 years

Apprenticeship as Industrial Management Assistant

Schott Zwiesel AG

Worked in all key departments such as sales, marketing, logistics, purchasing, production, and IT
Developed MS Access database to digitize production planning, data entry, and document flows for 800+ FTE
Designed, programmed, and launched Germany’s first FMCG online shop for table top products such as drinking glasses

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 Information Technology (18 years), Professional Services (17 years), Retail (6 years), Automotive (5 years), Banking and Finance (3 years), and Media and Entertainment (3 years).

Information Technology

Professional Services

Retail

Automotive

Banking and Finance

Media and Entertainment

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 Information Technology (25 years), Product Development (17 years), Project Management (13 years), Sales (13 years), Human Resources (9 years), and Marketing (9 years).

Information Technology

Product Development

Project Management

Sales

Human Resources

Marketing

Skills

20 Years Of Hands-on Experience In Strategy, Tech, And Operations
Able To Communicate From C-level To Tech Team On Eye Level
Urge To Take Ownership And Responsibility
Experience In Leading Tech And Consulting Teams Of 100+ People—as Both Manager And Ceo
50+ Projects—from Strategy, Restructuring, Growth, Carve Out, Post-merger Integration, Venture Building, To Software Development
Able To Bridge The Cultural Gap Between Corporate Politics And Fast Paced Startup Environments
Strong Eq Paired With Passion For Analytics, Automation, And Ability To Build Structures And Processes
Fully Committed, Highly Flexible, Persistent, Pragmatic, Humble, And Able To Perform Fast Under Pressure
Can Bring 500+ Vetted Digital Experts, Consultants, And Developers To The Table
Business Interim Management
Tech-strategy
Digital Transformation
Product Strategy/management
(Technical) Project Management
Business Development
Process Automation
It Architecture
Post-merger Integration
Carve Out
Pmo
Programming: Python, Javascript, Php, Visual Basic, Vba, Html, Css
Analytics: Excel Modelling, Business Warehousing (Sap Bw), Business Analytics
Databases: Postgres, Mysql, Mongodb, Mssql, Ms Access, Graphql
Other: Aws Cloud, Linux, Ansible, Apache, Nginx, Celery, Docker

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2010 - Sep 2011

Mannheim Business School

Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · Mannheim, Germany · 1.1 (A)

Oct 2001 - Sep 2005

University of Applied Sciences Deggendorf

Diploma in Business Informatics · Business Informatics · Deggendorf, Germany · 1.3 (A)

Oct 1999 - Jun 2000

Vocational High School Deggendorf

Vocational Baccalaureate · Deggendorf, Germany · 1.0 (A)

Profile

Created

June 2022

Last Update

June 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Christoph based?

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

What languages does Christoph speak?

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

How many years of experience does Christoph have?

Christoph has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Christoph has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months. Note that Christoph may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Christoph be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Christoph would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim CTO eCommerce, CEO, Founder, Strategy Consultant, Interim CxO, Interim Manager.

What is Christoph's latest experience?

Christoph's most recent position is Interim CTO eCommerce at XXXL.digital.

What companies has Christoph worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christoph has worked for XXXL.digital and GetTechTalent GmbH.

Which industries is Christoph most experienced in?

Christoph is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Retail. Christoph also has some experience in Automotive, Banking and Finance, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing.

Which business areas is Christoph most experienced in?

Christoph is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Project Management. Christoph also has some experience in Sales, Human Resources (HR), and Marketing.

Which industries has Christoph worked in recently?

Christoph has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Retail.

Which business areas has Christoph worked in recently?

Christoph has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Human Resources (HR), and Sales.

What is Christoph's education?

Christoph holds a Master in Business Administration from Mannheim Business School.

What is the availability of Christoph?

Christoph is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Christoph?

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