Christoph T. - Chief Operating Officer

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Glashütten, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Dec 2025

3 years

Chief Operating Officer

Mondarella

Responsibility for operations and company-wide process optimisation
Restructured the supply chain and developed a new logistics approach, achieving a 65% cost reduction
Overhauled forecasting processes, increasing on-time delivery performance in the DACH region to over 98%
Identified, negotiated with, and successfully integrated new manufacturers
Established the procurement department for insourcing raw material sourcing, reducing costs by up to 20%
Implemented an ERP system incl. EDI for the P2P process, reducing processing time by 80%
Ensured stable supply to DACH markets while expanding market share
Successfully completed strategic preparations for the UK market entry in 2025

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Federal Chairman for Environment, Energy and Climate Protection

Bundesverbraucherhilfe e.V.

Represented consumer interests at the German Bundestag, associations, and organizations
Participated in hearings pursuant to § 47 of the Federal Government Rules of Procedure on energy and climate policy legislation
Prepared statements and policy positions
Held decision-making authority over the department and a team of energy and climate protection experts

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Vice President Sales

LikeLouis

Developed the sales and marketing strategy with the goal of market leadership within the first three years
Introduced products to all wholesalers and retailers covering 68% of the target market

Jan 2018 - Dec 2021

4 years

Chief Sales Officer

enexion Group

Led the transformation into a scalable, service- and app-based product portfolio with a modern sales process for energy procurement, emissions trading, compliance, efficiency, and audits
Executed a complete marketing realignment positioning the company as an industry leader
Acquired well-known customers with contracts in the mid six-digit euro range
Doubled the number of leads and achieved a 2.5-fold increase in contracts with the same staffing
Expanded Salesforce CRM for acquisition, leads, campaigns, and reporting
Positioned the company through targeted placements in trade articles (FAZ, Handelsblatt), social media, and blog

Jan 2011 - Dec 2018

8 years

Managing Director & Chief Sales Officer

BWC

Developed the vision and structures of the newly founded premium beverage brand
Led sales, marketing, human resources, IT, purchasing, trade shows and events, press and PR
Built market share from 0% to over 20% and achieved market leadership within five years
Secured placement with all key accounts totaling 6500 points of sale
Launched successfully in the USA, Spain, Russia, China, Austria, and Switzerland
Managed 20 employees across two locations
Oversaw a €25 million P&L, budget, sales, investment, and liquidity responsibilities
Managed field staff through a self-developed app with voice messaging and route optimization
Won multiple awards including the German Packaging Award and Red Dot Design Award
Implemented professional digital marketing combining online marketing and social media strategies
Regular placements on television, radio, and press, e.g., RTL Formula 1 Special with Sebastian Vettel
Established a comprehensive financial control and internal KPI system
Represented interests in committees of BMEL, AHK, and FMIG

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

2 years

Director Corporate Procurement

LSG Lufthansa Service Holding

Managed suppliers at 140 locations in 40 countries for Lufthansa subsidiary LSG Service Holding
Conducted a make-or-buy analysis that led to the outsourcing of an inefficient, loss-making business unit

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

2 years

Managing Director & Co-Founder

LED-Aquaristik

Founded an LED aquarium lighting startup offering 81% energy savings with app control
Managed liquidity, profitability, and capital requirement plans, and acquired investors
Awarded a founder prize and reached the final round in a renowned Munich business plan competition
Secured an acquisition offer from a leading LED system developer

Jan 2006 - Dec 2010

5 years

Head of Procurement

Amgen

Led an $80 million purchasing initiative with 12 employees across six countries
Headed the German purchasing department managing a €30 million budget
Managed the SAP Purchase-to-Pay process and coached the organization
Outsourced the events and congress department despite internal resistance
Received the highest employee award for most successful purchasing in Europe

Jan 2003 - Dec 2006

4 years

Management Consultant

Siemens Business Services

Developed and implemented standardized purchasing processes and SOPs in 42 countries
Held worldwide responsibility for supplier and quality management
Designed a Shared Procurement Center for Northern Europe
Reduced the number of IT suppliers from 2,500 to 140, achieving savings of €10 million

Jan 1999 - Dec 2003

5 years

IT Consultant

Siemens Business Services

Served as IT consultant for web/cloud-based SaaS CRM and booking platforms
Managed the world's first online travel booking system with seven-figure budgets
Led highly innovative travel industry projects for clients including Lufthansa, TUI, Fraport, and Siemens

Summary

Entrepreneurial executive with strategic clarity, operational strength, and deep technological insight.

I drive AI transformation effectively and embed it sustainably within the organization, as one of the few C-level leaders who truly understands its dynamics.

How I shape this transformation is outlined in my essay "Leadership in the Age of AI" and on LinkedIn.