Fabian Graue - Founder of Gray Blockchain Consulting / Coaching / Interim Management

Q: Where is Fabian based?

Fabian is based in Hamburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Fabian speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Fabian have?

Fabian has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Fabian has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 5 months . Note that Fabian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Fabian's latest experience?

Fabian's most recent position is Founder of Gray Blockchain Consulting / Coaching / Interim Management at ZERO/ONE UG .

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

In recent years, Fabian has worked for ZERO/ONE UG .

Q: Which industries is Fabian most experienced in?

Fabian is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Construction , and Professional Services . Fabian also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Information Technology (IT) , and Sport and Recreation .

Q: Which business areas is Fabian most experienced in?

Fabian is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Project Management , and Marketing . Fabian also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Accounting , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Fabian worked in recently?

Fabian has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Banking and Finance , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Fabian worked in recently?

Fabian has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Marketing , and Product Development .

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Jan 2020 - Present

6 years 2 months

Founder of Gray Blockchain Consulting / Coaching / Interim Management

ZERO/ONE UG

Gray zero/one serves corporates, SME and start-ups across a wide range of industries to cope with challenges arising from technological change and disruption with a clear focus on blockchain technologies.
Consulting a blockchain start-up in the sports marketing sector.
Co-founding a blockchain-based FinTech in the payment space (GlobalPoints) currently at review with BaFin.
Supporting the market entry for a small consultancy (NOAA Partners) in the automotive industry and blockchain space.

Jan 2015 - Dec 2019

5 years

Stuttgart, Germany

Senior Project Manager for several Digital Transformation Initiatives (Online Sales and Finance)

Porsche AG

Leading a digital transformation (E-Commerce) project with shared responsibility between Sales, Dealer Network Development and Marketing departments to implement a best-in-class Porsche branded B2C and B2B online sales platform.
Focusing on implementing the B2B online sales process, innovative sales solutions (especially predictive business analysis) and leading the change process in the Direct Corporate Sales Department.
Employing an agile project approach with two scrum teams to cope with a rapidly changing environment in automotive E-Commerce.
Restructuring sales processes to comply with financial and tax regulation.
Setting up the IT Scout Initiative for the Sales Management Department, reviewing and implementing collaboration tools and other new work initiatives.

Jan 2012 - Dec 2015

4 years

Los Angeles, United States

Senior Business Development Manager / Project Manager Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles

Porsche Cars North America

Leading a team of project managers, general contractor, design & environmental consultants, procurement experts and sponsorship consultants across the United States (LA, Atlanta, Detroit, San Diego) to bring a highly complex project with a volume of more than USD 100 million into the construction phase.
Running the change management process for the LA dealer body.
Implementing multiple initiatives to develop the North American market, including spearheading decision processes for the development of Porsche Manhattan Dealership and Porsche Head Office in Atlanta, GA, USA.
Setting up operations for Porsche Experience Center Atlanta covering marketing, sales and driving operations.

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

2 years

Stuttgart, Germany

Senior Manager Sales Coordination North America

Porsche AG

Serving as interface between Porsche AG and Porsche Cars North America, focusing on coordination of wholesale/retail including long-term planning and short-term operational adjustments of sales volume and incentive budgets.
Coordinating and implementing special projects such as preparation of the Sales Excellence Award and interfacing between the Sales Department and Financial Services subsidiaries.

Jan 2008 - Dec 2011

4 years

Stuttgart, Germany

Senior Manager Controlling North America & worldwide Financial Services

Porsche AG

Responsible for controlling sales subsidiaries in the United States and Canada and the worldwide Financial Services Group.

Jan 2005 - Dec 2008

4 years

Mannheim, Germany

Senior Project Manager, Integrated reporting / corporate consolidation in SAP

Bilfinger SE

Solely responsible for project management and successful completion of Project ‘Fast Close’ and the accompanying change management process.
Managing and coordinating 10 employees from corporate accounting and controlling as well as 8 consultants from Capgemini and PwC.
Coordinating and monitoring the progress of sub-projects in subsidiaries and business units worldwide.

Jan 2002 - Dec 2005

4 years

Mannheim, Germany

Manager Internal Audit / Corporate Development

Bilfinger SE

Auditing, controlling and consulting in M&A and restructuring of national and international business units.
Traveling regularly (approx. 50%) to Australia, United States, Poland and Nigeria.
Serving as executive assistant to the CFO at Bilfinger’s UK subsidiary in London for four months.

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 Automotive (18 years), Construction (7 years), Professional Services (7 years), Banking and Finance (6 years), Information Technology (6 years), and Sport (6 years).

Automotive

Construction

Professional Services

Banking and Finance

Information Technology

Sport

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 Finance (15 years), Project Management (13 years), Marketing (10 years), Strategy (10 years), Sales (7 years), and Accounting (7 years).

Finance

Project Management

Marketing

Strategy

Sales

Accounting

Summary

Transformation & Project Leader / Interim Manager / Innovation Coach, with focus on Blockchain Technologies (in the space since 2018). Drawing from a foundation of more than 18 years of wide range international corporate experience in digital transformation and “real world” projects across automotive (digital transformation, construction project development, marketing & financial services at Porsche AG) and construction / real estate services (digital transformation, corporate development & finance at Bilfinger SE).

Access to a strong and growing international network in the fields of digital transformation, change management, blockchain technologies and organizational development as well as international experts across a wide range of industries.

Avid Reader (more than 50 audio/books per year, mostly english) and continuous (online) student with focus on blockchain technologies, digital transformation, technological developments, personal development and near-term science fiction.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

Zigurat Global Institute of Technology

Global Master's in Blockchain Technologies · Blockchain Technologies · Barcelona, Spain

Oct 2000 - Jun 2002

Leipzig Graduate School of Management (HHL)

Business Administration Diploma (equivalent to Master's degree) · Business Administration · Leipzig, Germany

Oct 1998 - Jun 2000

University of Münster

Pre-diploma · Business Administration · Münster, Germany

Certifications & licenses

OpenExO Innovation Sprint Coach

MIT Digital Transformation

Scrum Master

Profile

Created

April 2022

Last Update

July 2024

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Fabian based?

Fabian is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does Fabian speak?

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

How many years of experience does Fabian have?

Fabian has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Fabian has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 5 months. Note that Fabian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Fabian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Fabian would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder of Gray Blockchain Consulting / Coaching / Interim Management, Senior Project Manager for several Digital Transformation Initiatives (Online Sales and Finance), Senior Business Development Manager / Project Manager Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles.

What is Fabian's latest experience?

Fabian's most recent position is Founder of Gray Blockchain Consulting / Coaching / Interim Management at ZERO/ONE UG.

What companies has Fabian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Fabian has worked for ZERO/ONE UG.

Which industries is Fabian most experienced in?

Fabian is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Construction, and Professional Services. Fabian also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Information Technology (IT), and Sport and Recreation.

Which business areas is Fabian most experienced in?

Fabian is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Project Management, and Marketing. Fabian also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Accounting, and Sales.

Which industries has Fabian worked in recently?

Fabian has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Banking and Finance, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Fabian worked in recently?

Fabian has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Marketing, and Product Development.

What is Fabian's education?

Fabian holds a Master in Blockchain Technologies from Zigurat Global Institute of Technology and a Master in Business Administration from Leipzig Graduate School of Management (HHL).

Does Fabian have any certificates?

Fabian has 3 certificates. These include: OpenExO Innovation Sprint Coach, MIT Digital Transformation, and Scrum Master.

What is the availability of Fabian?

Fabian is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Fabian?

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