Daniel Czesch - Freelancer

Q: Where is Daniel based?

Daniel is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Daniel speak?

Daniel speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary), Swedish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Daniel have?

Daniel has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Daniel has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months . Note that Daniel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Daniel's latest experience?

Daniel's most recent position is Freelancer at Freelancer .

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

In recent years, Daniel has worked for Freelancer , Antler , Personal goal pursuit & world travel , DACHSER SE , and SIXT SE .

Q: Which industries is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in industries like Insurance , Automotive , and Transportation and Logistics . Daniel also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Healthcare , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Project Management , and Product Development . Daniel also has some experience in Procurement and Purchasing , Marketing , and Human Resources (HR) .

Q: Which industries has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in industries like Transportation and Logistics , Automotive , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Project Management , and Procurement and Purchasing .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Oct 2024 - Present

1 year 5 months

Freelancer

Interim COO / CPO in a healthcare startup with digital therapy products for urology patients
Interim Head of TA DACH in a fintech scale-up with treasury management software
Development of new career models in a large insurance company
Product & UX/UI design, website development for a real estate startup

Apr 2024 - Sep 2024

6 months

Munich, Germany

Entrepreneur in Residence

Antler

Developing and validating startup ideas with 120 other founders, selected through a competitive process from over 7,000 applicants

Dec 2023 - Mar 2024

4 months

Personal goal pursuit & world travel

Sep 2021 - Nov 2023

2 years 3 months

Kempten, Germany

Head of CEO Office (Division Leadership)

DACHSER SE

Leading the division with about 30 employees and responsibility for the HQ site in Kempten (about 1,400 employees), including operations oversight and vendor management
Developing and implementing a new strategic vision with the Executive Board (EB), end-to-end orchestration of EB meetings, project portfolio management, supporting the EB in M&A matters
Leading the management of global events (concept & content, contract negotiations, procurement, budget responsibility, coordinating internal teams & external agencies and service providers)

Sep 2021 - Aug 2022

1 year

Kempten, Germany

Department Head CEO Office (Department Leadership)

DACHSER SE

Nov 2019 - Aug 2021

1 year 10 months

Pullach, Germany

Senior Executive, Corporate Development & Strategy

SIXT SE

Chief of Staff to Konstantin Sixt (CEO, formerly CSO):
Designing cross-channel sales reporting
Coordinating online sales campaigns across countries
Coordinating the launch of the SIXT Plus product
Preparing speeches, presentations, and appearances
Project leadership:
Analyzing online marketing efficiency & designing a dashboard for performance optimization
Defining the organizational structure and processes for the CCO division
Designing and developing a new SIXT app

Oct 2018 - Sep 2019

1 year

Munich, Germany

Manager

Allianz Inhouse Consulting

Optimizing procurement (structures, systems, cost-saving potential)
Leading projects as part of a major program to unlock growth and efficiency potential (sales & operations)

Jan 2017 - Sep 2018

1 year 9 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Consultant

Allianz Inhouse Consulting

Setting up the joint venture & building the digital startup "verimi" (defining product concept, brand, business model, business case modeling, go-to-market strategy)
Developing and launching a new auto insurance product (product design, digital application process, communication strategy, controlling)

Mar 2015 - Dec 2016

1 year 10 months

Munich, Germany

Consultant

Allianz Inhouse Consulting

Redesigning the organizational structure and processes for IT project portfolio management, including developing a company-wide project evaluation method for optimized resource allocation
Expanding strategic partnerships with third-party distributors (e.g., banks) into the online channel

May 2014 - Feb 2015

10 months

Munich, Germany

Junior Consultant

Allianz Inhouse Consulting

Developing a strategic vision for the corporate property insurance business
Training (junior) consultants in business case modeling
Designing and organizing HR marketing events

Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

3 months

Munich, Germany

Working student in Aftersales Product Strategy at BMW AG

Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH

Developed and implemented an international reporting model for Mobile Service and the Accident Hotline

Aug 2012 - Nov 2012

4 months

Woodcliff Lake, United States

Intern in the “Marketing Effectiveness Assessment” project

BMW of North America, LLC

Developed a system to measure and optimize marketing spend effectiveness

Mar 2012 - Jul 2012

5 months

Munich, Germany

Intern in Aftersales Product Strategy

BMW AG

Developed a global strategy for BMW AG's Mobile Service
Evaluated a mobility warranty extension

Nov 2011 - Jan 2012

3 months

Munich, Germany

Intern in Advisory – Corporate Finance – Valuation

KPMG AG

Created an integrated model for corporate planning and valuation
Conducted multiples analyses

Mar 2011 - Oct 2011

8 months

Unterhaching, Germany

Working student in Venture Capital

smac partners GmbH

Supported deal flow analysis and due diligence process

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 Insurance (6.5 years), Automotive (2.5 years), Banking and Finance (2 years), Transportation (2 years), Healthcare (1.5 years), and Real Estate (1.5 years).

Insurance

Automotive

Banking and Finance

Transportation

Healthcare

Real Estate

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 Strategy (9.5 years), Project Management (6.5 years), Product Development (4 years), Procurement (3 years), Marketing (2.5 years), and Human Resources (2 years).

Strategy

Project Management

Product Development

Procurement

Marketing

Human Resources

Skills

Leadership Skills (Completed Allianz Leadership Development Program)
Ms Office (Very Good Knowledge)
Python (Basic Knowledge)
Figma (Basic Knowledge)
Wordpress (Basic Knowledge)
Catia (Basic Knowledge)
Spss Statistics (Basic Knowledge)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Spanish

Elementary

Swedish

Elementary

Education

Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm

Semester abroad (Erasmus scholarship) · Stockholm, Sweden

Oct 2007 - Mar 2014

Technical University of Munich

Diploma in Business Administration · Technology and management-oriented business administration · Munich, Germany · 1.5

Oct 1998 - Jun 2007

Gars am Inn High School

Abitur (German high school diploma) · Gars, Germany · 1.4

Certifications & licenses

Allianz Leadership Development Program

Allianz

Profile

Created

February 2024

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Daniel based?

Daniel is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Daniel speak?

Daniel speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary), Swedish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Daniel have?

Daniel has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Daniel has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months. Note that Daniel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Daniel be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Daniel would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelancer, Entrepreneur in Residence, Personal goal pursuit & world travel.

What is Daniel's latest experience?

Daniel's most recent position is Freelancer at Freelancer.

What companies has Daniel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Daniel has worked for Freelancer, Antler, Personal goal pursuit & world travel, DACHSER SE, and SIXT SE.

Which industries is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in industries like Insurance, Automotive, and Transportation and Logistics. Daniel also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Healthcare, and Real Estate.

Which business areas is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Project Management, and Product Development. Daniel also has some experience in Procurement and Purchasing, Marketing, and Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Automotive, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Project Management, and Procurement and Purchasing.

What is Daniel's education?

Daniel attended Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm.

Does Daniel have any certificates?

Daniel has 1 certificate: Allianz Leadership Development Program.

What is the availability of Daniel?

Daniel is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Daniel?

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