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Christopher Deckert
Co-Founder and Managing Director (Operations, Sales, Finance)
Experience
Mar 2016 - Sep 2021
5 years 7 monthsBerlin, 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 monthsBerlin, 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 monthsGlobal 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 monthBerlin, 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 monthsBerlin, 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
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
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
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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.
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