Christopher Deckert - Co-Founder and Managing Director (Operations, Sales, Finance)

Q: Where is Christopher based?

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

Q: What languages does Christopher speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Christopher have?

Christopher has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Christopher has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month . Note that Christopher may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Christopher's latest experience?

Christopher's most recent position is Co-Founder and Managing Director (Operations, Sales, Finance) at IVY & OAK GmbH .

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

In recent years, Christopher has worked for IVY & OAK GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Christopher most experienced in?

Christopher is most experienced in industries like Fashion and Apparel and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Christopher most experienced in?

Christopher is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Finance , and Sales . Christopher also has some experience in Logistics , Human Resources (HR) , and Strategy and Planning .

Q: Which industries has Christopher worked in recently?

Christopher has recently worked in industries like Fashion and Apparel .

Q: Which business areas has Christopher worked in recently?

Christopher has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Operations , and Sales .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Mar 2016 - Sep 2021

5 years 7 months

Berlin, Germany

Co-Founder and Managing Director (Operations, Sales, Finance)

IVY & OAK GmbH

Co-founded one of the fastest growing European fashion brands focused on sustainable manufacturing
Led financial setup (incl. hiring experienced CFO) and fundraising; achieved win of low eight-digit € venture capital investment from well-known investors
Designed organizational setup including SCM, customer service, legal and HR, sales and marketing, integration of warehouse logistics provider, and introduction of ERP system
Developed B2C and B2B go-to-market strategy with focus on DACH and then expansion to Europe
Managed day-to-day B2C sales operations (focus: performance marketing) and B2B sales (focus: acquisition of key accounts such as Zalando, ABOUT YOU, Breuninger, KaDeWe)
Led a team of 20 FTE. Provided direction on hiring, training, coaching and development, problem resolution and decision-making, conducting performance evaluations, as well as managing performance issues and terminations

Jun 2013 - Apr 2015

1 year 11 months

Berlin, Germany

Co-Founder & CEO

KIRONDO GmbH

Established first C2B2C online shop for second-hand clothing in DACH
Led financial setup and fundraising; achieved over a mid-seven-digit € venture capital investment from well-known investors and managed investor relations
Responsible for 35 FTE including experienced leadership team; enabled high-performance environment, provided strategic direction, supported problem resolution and decision-making, conducted performance evaluations, as well as managed performance issues and terminations
Led the search and evaluation for potential buyers and managed negotiation with Spanish competitor (percentil.com) and achieved successful sale

Nov 2012 - Jun 2013

8 months

Global Operations Manager

Rocket Internet GmbH

Consulted Rocket International incubated companies “The Iconic” (AUS) and “La Moda” (RUS) focused on logistics
Rolled out same-day delivery service for the Sydney and Melbourne metropolitan regions
Launched self-operated delivery fleet in Russian metropolitan regions (Moscow, St. Petersburg)

Sep 2011 - Sep 2012

1 year 1 month

Berlin, Germany

Category Manager “Home & Living”

Zalando GmbH

Launched new category “Home & Living” with P&L responsibility; managed ~8 M€ in annual budget
Led a cross-functional team of 18 FTE, including buyers, marketeers and operation specialists; provided strategic direction and mentorship, managed operations, and conducted performance evaluations
Integrated product-specific requirements into corporate service centers such as marketing, tech and customer experience

Mar 2010 - Sep 2011

1 year 7 months

Berlin, Germany

Director of Operations

Zalando GmbH

Led development of in-house consulting unit for the area of operations
Hired and managed a team of 12 FTE including onboarding, training, supporting problem resolution and decision-making
Supported operations business units (customer service, text and image production, warehouse logistics) in scaling volumes to be processed (~500% YoY) and process optimization
Conceptualized and supported implementation of first self-operated logistics center

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 Fashion (9 years) and Retail (5 years).

Fashion

Retail

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 Operations (8.5 years), Finance (7.5 years), Sales (5.5 years), Human Resources (2 years), Strategy (2 years), and Logistics (2 years).

Operations

Finance

Sales

Human Resources

Strategy

Logistics

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

Queen's University

Kingston, Canada

Aug 2006 - May 2009

University of Mannheim

B. Sc., Business Administration · Business Administration · Mannheim, Germany · 1,9 (Top 10%)

Jul 1996 - May 2005

Angell Gymnasium

General university entrance qualification (Abitur) · Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany · 1,3

Profile

Created

January 2023

Last Update

April 2025

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Where is Christopher based?

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

What languages does Christopher speak?

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

How many years of experience does Christopher have?

Christopher has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Christopher has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Christopher may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Christopher be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Christopher would be well-suited for roles such as: Co-Founder and Managing Director (Operations, Sales, Finance), Co-Founder & CEO, Global Operations Manager.

What is Christopher's latest experience?

Christopher's most recent position is Co-Founder and Managing Director (Operations, Sales, Finance) at IVY & OAK GmbH.

What companies has Christopher worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christopher has worked for IVY & OAK GmbH.

Which industries is Christopher most experienced in?

Christopher is most experienced in industries like Fashion and Apparel and Retail.

Which business areas is Christopher most experienced in?

Christopher is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Finance, and Sales. Christopher also has some experience in Logistics, Human Resources (HR), and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Christopher worked in recently?

Christopher has recently worked in industries like Fashion and Apparel.

Which business areas has Christopher worked in recently?

Christopher has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Operations, and Sales.

What is Christopher's education?

Christopher holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from University of Mannheim.

What is the availability of Christopher?

Christopher is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Christopher?

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