Elmar Lauer - Data Protection Officer, Data Privacy Consulting

Q: Where is Elmar based?

Elmar is based in Nalbach, Germany .

Q: What languages does Elmar speak?

Elmar speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Elmar have?

Elmar has at least 39 years of experience. During this time, Elmar has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 15 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month . Note that Elmar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Elmar's latest experience?

Elmar's most recent position is Data Protection Officer, Data Privacy Consulting at Lauer Datenschutz .

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

In recent years, Elmar has worked for Lauer Datenschutz and EL Vertriebsmanagement .

Q: Which industries is Elmar most experienced in?

Elmar is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Utility Services . Elmar also has some experience in Automotive , Banking and Finance , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Elmar most experienced in?

Elmar is most experienced in business areas like Sales , Marketing , and Legal and Compliance . Elmar also has some experience in Product Development , Project Management , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which industries has Elmar worked in recently?

Elmar has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Elmar worked in recently?

Elmar has recently worked in business areas like Marketing , Sales , and Legal and Compliance .

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Nalbach, Germany

Experience

Apr 2018 - Present

8 years

Germany

Data Protection Officer, Data Privacy Consulting

Lauer Datenschutz

Handling data protection topics
Clients: FI-TS, LSVS, Rietmann GmbH, Bastuck GmbH, Magic Software GmbH, among others

Mar 2017 - Apr 2018

1 year 2 months

Marketing and sales management for project management software

ENCOM Process & Software Engineering GmbH

Nov 2016 - Apr 2018

1 year 6 months

Telephone marketing for ISMS certification in the utilities sector; sales of consulting services: IT security management

admeritia GmbH

Feb 2015 - Feb 2016

1 year 1 month

Business development and telephone marketing for security systems with camera and video surveillance; consulting

ENCOM Consulting GmbH

Nov 2012 - Dec 2022

10 years 2 months

Marketing and sales management for CAFM software; data protection consulting/coordination

EL Vertriebsmanagement

Marketing and sales management for CAFM software
Data protection consulting/coordination

Jun 2012 - Oct 2012

5 months

Business Development and Sales Optimization for Telekom AG's "Developer Garden" Portal

Telekom AG, B2B2x Go to Market

Market segmentation
Creation and management of lead lists
Planning of marketing activities
Cold calling for new customers
Customer visits

Aug 2010 - May 2012

1 year 10 months

Marketing and Sales; Partner Management

ENCOM Process & Software Engineering GmbH

Analysis of new markets
Telemarketing for EN4M, software for multi-project and planning data management in industry/automotive
Partner management

Jan 2010 - May 2012

2 years 5 months

Marketing and Sales; Commercial Project Management and PMO

EUROKEY Software GmbH

Acquisition of outsourcing projects for custom software development and testing
Placement of IT consultants in client projects
Commercial project management and PMO in custom software development projects

Jan 2007 - Dec 2022

16 years

New Customer Acquisition through Telemarketing

EL Vertriebsmanagement

New customer acquisition through telemarketing
Clients: admeritia GmbH, HONICO eBusiness GmbH, HONICO Consulting und Managementberatung GmbH, CSD-Software GmbH, Herbert Michler Unternehmensberatung GmbH, European Recruiting Associates GmbH, pixeltricks GmbH, Infomodul GmbH

Oct 2006 - Nov 2007

1 year 2 months

Germany

Head of Marketing and Sales (DACH); Cross-industry Sales of Software and Services in IT Service Management

ConMedias GmbH

Head of Marketing and Sales in the DACH region
Cross-industry sales of software and services in IT service management (helpdesk)
ITIL Foundation certification

Dec 2005 - Jul 2006

8 months

Germany

Selling personnel planning software for service centers in banks and insurance companies

Target Consult GmbH

Mar 2005 - Nov 2005

9 months

Germany

Sales representative, selling an asset management solution in the utilities sector

PC Soft GmbH

Dec 2003 - Apr 2004

5 months

Germany

Key account management and marketing; selling geographic information systems and an asset management system

IVC AG

Feb 2001 - Oct 2003

2 years 9 months

United States

Key account management and marketing; cross-industry sales of CAD viewers and DMS components

Informative Graphics Europe GmbH

Nov 1998 - Jan 2001

2 years 3 months

Israel

Account manager; cross-industry sales of software development tools and acquisition of projects for

Magic Software Enterprises GmbH

Mar 1991 - Oct 1998

7 years 8 months

Germany

Sales of geographic information systems to utility companies and municipal administrations

Schleupen Computersysteme GmbH

Oct 1989 - Feb 1991

1 year 5 months

Germany

Noise assessment, noise protection planning

Ingenieurbüro Kohns & Poppenhäger

Oct 1989 - Feb 1991

1 year 5 months

Germany

Software development and application design for geographic information systems; PMO

Schleupen Computersysteme GmbH

Software development (database programming) and application design for geographic information systems
Scheduling, budget control, preparing presentation materials, meeting reports and editorial work in the project “RIPS - Spatial Information and Planning System of the State of Baden-Württemberg”

Oct 1985 - Sep 1989

4 years

Germany

Planning Engineer: noise protection planning, waste technology, landscape conservation planning, application design for

Ingenieurbüro Kohns & Poppenhäger

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 Information Technology (28 years), Professional Services (24.5 years), Utilities (9.5 years), Automotive (2 years), Telecommunication (0.5 years), and Banking and Finance (0.5 years).

Information Technology

Professional Services

Utilities

Automotive

Telecommunication

Banking and Finance

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 Sales (30.5 years), Marketing (19 years), Legal (13.5 years), Product Development (4 years), Project Management (3.5 years), and Information Technology (3 years).

Sales

Marketing

Legal

Product Development

Project Management

Information Technology

Skills

Management

Sales Management (5 Years)
Self-employment (20 Years)

Data Protection

Industries: Automotive, Retail, Finance, Food, Law Firm, It Software, Sports Association
Activities: Data Protection Officer And Consultant

Sales And Marketing

Extensive Experience In Marketing And Selling Complex Enterprise Software And Related It Services
Development And Implementation Of Sales Strategies For New And Existing Customers, In Direct And Partner Sales
Keen Sense Of Customer Needs
Speaker At Trade Shows And Customer Events
Professional, Customer-focused Presence

International Experience

Worked For An Israeli And A Us-based Company
Operational Sales Activities In Germany, Austria, Switzerland, And The Benelux Countries

Project Management

Data Protection Consultant, External Data Protection Officer
Commercial Project Management And Pmo In It Projects

Industry Expertise

Banking, Insurance, Retail
Government, Associations, Industry
Services / It Software, Telecommunications
Healthcare, Utilities

Methodological Skills

Consulting
Concept Development And Presentation

Soft Skills

Flexibility, Mobility, And Resilience
Decision-making Ability And Accountability
Goal-, Solution- And Result-orientation
Social Skills, Strong Conflict Management
Reliability And Confident Demeanor

Languages

German

Native

English

Intermediate

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 1980 - Jun 1983

University of Applied Sciences Bingen/Bad Kreuznach

Diploma in Engineering (FH) · Environmental protection · Bingen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Data Protection Auditor GDDcert. EU

GDD Data Protection Academy

Whistleblowing and Data Protection

GDD Data Protection Academy

Whistleblower Directive

HPI

Secure Email Communication

HPI

Tasks and Activity Report of the Company Data Protection Officer

GDD/Datakontext

Data Security on the Net – Introduction to Information Security

HPI

GDD Info Day Frankfurt

GDD/Datakontext

Your Dialogue with the Data Protection Authority

GDD/Datakontext

Training and Exam/Certificate for Data Protection Officer

DEKRA

IT Law for Software Developers

HPI

IT Law for Software Developers

HPI

Security on the Internet

HPI, Hasso Plattner Institute, Potsdam

ITIL Foundation Certification

Profile

Created

September 2023

Last Update

July 2025

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Where is Elmar based?

Elmar is based in Nalbach, Germany.

What languages does Elmar speak?

Elmar speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Elmar have?

Elmar has at least 39 years of experience. During this time, Elmar has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Elmar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Elmar be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Elmar would be well-suited for roles such as: Data Protection Officer, Data Privacy Consulting, Marketing and sales management for project management software, Telephone marketing for ISMS certification in the utilities sector; sales of consulting services: IT security management.

What is Elmar's latest experience?

Elmar's most recent position is Data Protection Officer, Data Privacy Consulting at Lauer Datenschutz.

What companies has Elmar worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Elmar has worked for Lauer Datenschutz and EL Vertriebsmanagement.

Which industries is Elmar most experienced in?

Elmar is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Utility Services. Elmar also has some experience in Automotive, Banking and Finance, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Elmar most experienced in?

Elmar is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Marketing, and Legal and Compliance. Elmar also has some experience in Product Development, Project Management, and Information Technology (IT).

Which industries has Elmar worked in recently?

Elmar has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Elmar worked in recently?

Elmar has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Sales, and Legal and Compliance.

What is Elmar's education?

Elmar holds a Bachelor in Environmental protection from University of Applied Sciences Bingen/Bad Kreuznach.

Does Elmar have any certificates?

Elmar has 13 certificates. Among them, these include: Data Protection Auditor GDDcert. EU, Whistleblowing and Data Protection, and Whistleblower Directive.

What is the availability of Elmar?

Elmar is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Elmar?

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