Jens Christenhuß - Fractional Chief of Staff & COO

Q: Where is Jens based?

Jens is based in Münster, Germany .

Q: What languages does Jens speak?

Jens speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Jens have?

Jens has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Jens has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Jens may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Jens's latest experience?

Jens's most recent position is Fractional Chief of Staff & COO at Freelance .

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

In recent years, Jens has worked for Freelance , Pokercode GmbH , and BEAT81 / Gritspot GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Jens most experienced in?

Jens is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Tourism and Hospitality . Jens also has some experience in Advertising , Information Technology (IT) , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Jens most experienced in?

Jens is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Marketing , and Business Intelligence . Jens also has some experience in Finance , Human Resources (HR) , and Strategy and Planning .

Q: Which industries has Jens worked in recently?

Jens has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Tourism and Hospitality , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Jens worked in recently?

Jens has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Human Resources (HR) , and Marketing .

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Münster, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 2 months

Münster, Germany

Fractional Chief of Staff & COO

Freelance

Hands-on project lead in the field of operations, with a strong expertise in digital transformation, process optimization and web stores
Interim lead in B2C marketing and lead for a People & Culture function

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 2 months

Berlin, Germany

Chief Operating Officer

Pokercode GmbH

Leading business operations (finance, accounting, legal and human resources)
Responsible for the successful implementation of the company’s strategies, resulting in 4x EBIT growth and the expansion into two new product lines (trips, licensing)
Overseeing all data initiatives and interim lead marketing (social media, YouTube, Email)
Event lead for international poker tournaments with prizes over $500,000+
Fractional since February 2024

Feb 2020 - Jan 2022

2 years

Berlin, Germany

Head of Operations

BEAT81 / Gritspot GmbH

Management of the functions supply chain & production, maintenance, and hardware operations, including the setup of the BEAT81 cargo bike
Built the international city management team of up to 9 people across 5 cities and 4 countries
Setup of our live stream vertical and international Shopify distribution center
Development of the city operations playbook, scalable processes and global SOPs

Nov 2019 - Feb 2020

4 months

Berlin, Germany

City Manager Berlin

BEAT81 / Gritspot GmbH

Defining working processes for city operations, maintenance, and expansion
Conducting contract negotiations, facility management and business development
Setup and hiring of the local city team; coaching and team development

Sep 2017 - Nov 2019

2 years 3 months

Berlin, Germany

Chief of Staff – Sales & Marketing

Wall GmbH (Part of JCDecaux)

Supporting management via comprehensive analyses and recommendations
Sparring partner for the management team (pricing, digitalization & corporate development)
Management of high-impact projects, such as the market launch of Programmatic DOOH
Preparation of executive management committees, international budget coordination, public tenders

Jul 2016 - Sep 2017

1 year 3 months

Berlin, Germany

Business Consultant – International Expansion

McFIT Global Group GmbH (RSG Group)

Responsible for adapting the McFIT operating system to local country specifics for market entries in Hungary, the Czech Republic and Switzerland
Interim lead for the Client Process Team responsible for the global membership software
Consulting projects around marketing campaigns, market analyses and commission models

Oct 2011 - Aug 2015

3 years 11 months

Krefeld, Germany

Management Training Program including a B.A. International Management & Industrial Clerk

Siemens AG

International and national practical assignments in various departments of Siemens AG
Development of an interactive learning factory for Lean Production System
Independent development, presentation, and implementation of cost-reducing measures through the introduction of Lean Reporting

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 Manufacturing (6 years), Professional Services (4 years), Tourism (4 years), Information Technology (2 years), Retail (2 years), and Transportation (2 years).

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Tourism

Information Technology

Retail

Transportation

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 Operations (10 years), Marketing (7.5 years), Business Intelligence (5.5 years), Finance (5.5 years), Human Resources (4.5 years), and Project Management (4.5 years).

Operations

Marketing

Business Intelligence

Finance

Human Resources

Project Management

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Sep 2015 - Jul 2016

UPF Barcelona School of Management

M.Sc. in Management, Entrepreneurship · Management - Entrepreneurship · Barcelona, Spain · 9,1/10 ≈ 1,3

Oct 2011 - Feb 2015

Hochschule für Ökonomie und Management Essen

B.A. International Management · International Management · Essen, Germany · 2,0

Oct 2011 - Sep 2014

Siemens Business School Essen

IHK Industriekaufmann / Industrial clerk · Industriekaufmann / Industrial clerk · Essen, Germany

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Profile

Created

November 2025

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Where is Jens based?

Jens is based in Münster, Germany.

What languages does Jens speak?

Jens speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Jens have?

Jens has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Jens has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Jens may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jens be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jens would be well-suited for roles such as: Fractional Chief of Staff & COO, Chief Operating Officer, Head of Operations.

What is Jens's latest experience?

Jens's most recent position is Fractional Chief of Staff & COO at Freelance.

What companies has Jens worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jens has worked for Freelance, Pokercode GmbH, and BEAT81 / Gritspot GmbH.

Which industries is Jens most experienced in?

Jens is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Tourism and Hospitality. Jens also has some experience in Advertising, Information Technology (IT), and Retail.

Which business areas is Jens most experienced in?

Jens is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Marketing, and Business Intelligence. Jens also has some experience in Finance, Human Resources (HR), and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Jens worked in recently?

Jens has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Tourism and Hospitality, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Jens worked in recently?

Jens has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Human Resources (HR), and Marketing.

What is Jens's education?

Jens holds a Master in Management - Entrepreneurship from UPF Barcelona School of Management and a Bachelor in International Management from Hochschule für Ökonomie und Management Essen.

What is the availability of Jens?

Jens is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Jens?

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