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Daniel T Hoffmann

Senior Project Manager, CDO, Executive Manager

Daniel T Hoffmann
Wülfrath, Germany

Experience

Jan 2018 - Present
8 years 2 months

Founder and Chief Technical Officer

Ella Media AG

  • Founded and built a startup for generative AI with 80 employees and 5 shareholders
  • From 2018, built the AI team and development organization as Chief Technical Officer
  • In 2020, converted into a public company, raised capital, and appointed an operational board
  • Since 2020, advising the board of directors on AI strategy, AI governance, and AI products
Jan 2013 - Present
13 years 2 months

Executive business consultant and interim manager for digitalization and artificial intelligence

Self-employed

  • Consulting on digital transformation and program/project management
  • Advising on digital business models and digitalizing marketing, sales, and service
  • Advising on disruptive change processes and the use of artificial intelligence
  • 2022: Advised the management of Bertelsmann/Territory on program management and implemented a cross-functional PMO to optimize processes and strategic control. Crisis management on various projects
  • 2017–2019: Advised the management of Eurowings. Provided consulting on digital business development, strategic product positioning, and change management. Built, managed, and led the largest eCommerce project with 120 employees. Strategic consulting and support for the spin-off of Eurowings Digital GmbH
  • 2018: Advised on setting up the joint venture Innogy.C3. Provided consulting and built team structures, project management structures, and reporting structures
Jan 2006 - Dec 2012
7 years

Managing Director

UNICBLUE Group

  • International agency group for classical, live, and digital communication with 110 employees and 19 million Euro in revenue and five operating subsidiaries in Germany, Switzerland, and China
  • Member of the holding's executive leadership with 4 direct reports
  • Consolidation and management, repositioning of the agencies
  • Managing director of the subsidiary UNICBLUE Digital GmbH
  • Core areas: mobile solutions, content management systems, app development, social media, design, and infotainment
  • Significant revenue growth, improved customer relationship management, and greatly improved project management quality through Scrum implementation, as well as a successful merger of two subsidiaries
Jan 2005 - Dec 2006
2 years

Founder and Managing Director

anumero.de

  • Founded an innovative internet startup in the telecom sector with a trading platform for mobile phone numbers and mobile contracts based on affiliate marketing
  • Idea development and creation of the business plan
  • Programming and implementation of the online platform
  • Marketing via SEO, SEA, affiliate programs, and partnerships
  • Negotiations with investors and partners such as E-Plus, Vodafone, O2, and Telekom
Jan 2000 - Dec 2005
6 years

Senior Consultant

Logica CMG

  • Consulting on web applications and internet portals in the eBusiness and eCommerce environment
  • Member of the project management unit with 30 employees
  • Co-responsible for serving clients Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Post, and Vodafone
  • Sales work for existing and new clients of the unit
  • Created significant market presence by developing individual IT service products for medium-sized companies and marketing them through direct marketing measures

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology (21 years), Aerospace and Defense (13 years), Energy (13 years), Media and Entertainment (13 years), Advertising (7 years), and Telecommunication (2 years).

Information Technology
Aerospace and Defense
Energy
Media and Entertainment
Advertising
Telecommunication

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 Project Management (26 years), Marketing (21 years), Information Technology (20 years), Sales (19 years), Product Development (15 years), and Strategy (15 years).

Project Management
Marketing
Information Technology
Sales
Product Development
Strategy

Summary

Digital management, interface skills between technology, business and AI, and strong operational expertise for digital growth.

Skills

  • Digitalization & Startup
  • Digital Transformation
  • Agile Methods
  • Lean Startup
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Company Building
  • General Management
  • Leading Teams Of Up To 120 Employees (8 Direct Reports)
  • Consolidation
  • Change Management
  • Executive Management
  • Project & Program Management
  • Setting Up Pmos And Dtos
  • Agile Project Management
  • Program Management
  • Leadership Experience With Up To 120 Employees (8 Direct Reports)
  • Leading Interdisciplinary Project Teams
  • Reporting To C-level, Management, And Owners
  • Budget Responsibility Of Up To 80 Million Euro
  • Client Management And Agile Leadership
  • Successful Budget Wins At Well-known Companies And Negotiations With Decision-makers On Both Client And Service Provider Sides
  • Startup Experience From Idea Through Business Plan To Implementation In The Founding And Early Development Phase
  • Adapting, Standardizing, And Creating New Structures During Company Mergers, New Setups And Expansions
  • Experience With Rapid Growth Phases, Consolidation, And Crisis Management

Languages

German
Advanced

Education

Diploma in Design (FH) · Communication Design · 1,1

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Where is Daniel T based?

Daniel T is based in Wülfrath, Germany.

What languages does Daniel T speak?

Daniel T speaks the following languages: German (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Daniel T have?

Daniel T has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Daniel T has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 3 months. Note that Daniel T may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Daniel T be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Daniel T would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder and Chief Technical Officer, Executive business consultant and interim manager for digitalization and artificial intelligence, Managing Director.

What is Daniel T's latest experience?

Daniel T's most recent position is Founder and Chief Technical Officer at Ella Media AG.

What companies has Daniel T worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Daniel T has worked for Ella Media AG and Self-employed.

Which industries is Daniel T most experienced in?

Daniel T is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Aerospace and Defense, and Energy. Daniel T also has some experience in Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Advertising, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Daniel T most experienced in?

Daniel T is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Marketing, and Information Technology (IT). Daniel T also has some experience in Sales, Product Development, and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Daniel T worked in recently?

Daniel T has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Energy, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing.

Which business areas has Daniel T worked in recently?

Daniel T has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Customer Service, and Information Technology (IT).

What is Daniel T's education?

Daniel T attended education in Communication Design.

What is the availability of Daniel T?

Daniel T is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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