Lukas Hochmeister - Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer

Q: Where is Lukas based?

Lukas is based in Vienna, Austria and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Lukas speak?

Lukas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Lukas have?

Lukas has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Lukas has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Lukas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Lukas's latest experience?

Lukas's most recent position is Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer at Shopstory .

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

In recent years, Lukas has worked for Shopstory and Getsafe .

Q: Which industries is Lukas most experienced in?

Lukas is most experienced in industries like Insurance , Information Technology (IT) , and Sport and Recreation . Lukas also has some experience in Tourism and Hospitality , Food and Beverage , and Chemical .

Q: Which business areas is Lukas most experienced in?

Lukas is most experienced in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Human Resources (HR) . Lukas also has some experience in Operations , Marketing , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Lukas worked in recently?

Lukas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Insurance .

Q: Which business areas has Lukas worked in recently?

Lukas has recently worked in business areas like Accounting , Customer Service , and Finance .

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Vienna, Austria

Experience

Sep 2022 - Present

3 years 6 months

Vienna, Austria

Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer

Shopstory

As COO/CFO and part of Shopstory's Leadership team (as the only Non-Founder), responsibilities include all finance-related matters, accounting, customer success & support, after-sales services, operations and organizational development
Helped scale the company to >1m€ in recurring revenues (>100% YoY growth)
Investor relations and fundraising (equity and non-equity) in close alignment with CEO
Full responsibility for all finance and administrative matters, including financial planning, cash flow management, accounting, taxes, payroll, legal and employment contracts

Oct 2020 - Aug 2022

1 year 11 months

Heidelberg, Germany

Senior Business & Insurance Product Manager

Getsafe

Insurance product management and business development for in-app car and health insurance in Germany
Responsibilities included insurance product development, managing risk carriers and MGA partners, as well as marketing and distribution, including B2C marketing, aggregators, brokers and B2B distribution partnerships

Jul 2018 - Sep 2020

2 years 3 months

Austria

Management Consultant & Interim Management

Project Manager Bancassurance: in charge of German delivery for a major integrated Bancassurance partnership
Launched multiple P&C insurance products including claims handling process within local German banking app with full API integration
Analyzed, redesigned and implemented core insurance processes to meet cross-country design principles
Head of PMO for a major transformation project in P&C insurance business (250+ FTE)
Supported program management in operative and strategic matters, such as strategic planning, roadmap and milestones, various project approval processes, and preparation of strategy meetings with top management
Conceptualized and implemented new tool-based reporting and budget tracking in Anaplan
Conducted contractor and purchasing negotiations and operative controlling of bills and deliverables
In charge of project budgeting, forecasting and rolling requirements and implementation planning
Implemented and continuously supported various agile tools and methods, such as Scrum, JIRA, Microsoft Teams and Azure DevOps
Managed a team of up to 12 direct reports

Jan 2016 - Jun 2018

2 years 6 months

Vienna, Austria

CEO and Founder

Altitude Ventures GmbH, MyBaseCamp.com

Started the company from scratch and developed it into a business with four employees, approximately 10,000 monthly unique users, ~5k€ monthly recurring sales and exceptional user experience (91% recommendations)
Acquired 200+ providers for the marketplace and developed key partnerships, such as mountaineering and mountain guide associations and Red Bull Media House
Set up and managed online marketing campaigns with outstanding click-through rates (6.3% on Google, 1.5% on Facebook)
In charge of company’s finances and administrative tasks, including accounting, tax returns and HR

Jul 2013 - Dec 2014

1 year 6 months

Vienna, Austria

Senior Consultant

Contrast Management-Consulting

Developed strategic growth plan for Europe's leading foam producer, increasing EBIT by 50% and guided strategy communication to country management
Successfully navigated a printing company through restructuring by implementing a solution-oriented strategy including a €10m investment while lowering production cost by 11%
Conceptualized and implemented cost accounting, reporting and management information systems for companies in various industries, improving process efficiency and enhancing decision quality
Managed a team of three consultants in the Vienna office, conducting recruiting interviews, internal trainings and appraisal interviews

Oct 2011 - Jun 2013

1 year 9 months

Vienna, Austria

Consultant

Contrast Management-Consulting

Developed category strategy and implementation plan for Austrian food retailer, stabilizing market share
Streamlined product portfolio, identified revenue maximization opportunities and reduced purchasing and overhead costs for a German pet food producer, delivering a fivefold increase in EBIT
Developed international expansion and market entry strategy for a meat processing company, restructured sales organization and optimized processes, doubling sales growth
Awarded prize for best client presentation in 2012 by a jury of the company's managing partners

May 2011 - Sep 2011

5 months

Vienna, Austria

Business Analyst

Contrast Management-Consulting

Conducted market research to identify revenue growth opportunities in gastronomy and retail for a beverage producer and provided implementation support

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 (4 years), Information Technology (3.5 years), Sport (2.5 years), Tourism (2.5 years), Food and Beverage (2 years), and Chemical (1.5 years).

Insurance

Information Technology

Sport

Tourism

Food and Beverage

Chemical

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 Accounting (7.5 years), Finance (6 years), Human Resources (6 years), Operations (5 years), Marketing (4.5 years), and Product Development (4 years).

Accounting

Finance

Human Resources

Operations

Marketing

Product Development

Summary

As a passionate serial entrepreneur, I have been supporting start-ups and scale-ups for over 15 years - from founding stage to Series C. Besides 7 years in consulting, I have been involved in start-ups in a variety of roles, including founder, CEO, COO, CFO, Head of Finance, project manager, business development and customer success. I possess specific expertise in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), AI, online marketplaces, insurance, and fintech.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

IMD Business School

MBA (Hons) · Lausanne, Switzerland

Oct 2007 - Apr 2011

Vienna University of Economics and Business

BSc (Hons) · International Business Administration · Vienna, Austria

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Lukas based?

Lukas is based in Vienna, Austria and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Lukas speak?

Lukas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Lukas have?

Lukas has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Lukas has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Lukas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Lukas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Lukas would be well-suited for roles such as: Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer, Senior Business & Insurance Product Manager, Management Consultant & Interim Management.

What is Lukas's latest experience?

Lukas's most recent position is Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer at Shopstory.

What companies has Lukas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Lukas has worked for Shopstory and Getsafe.

Which industries is Lukas most experienced in?

Lukas is most experienced in industries like Insurance, Information Technology (IT), and Sport and Recreation. Lukas also has some experience in Tourism and Hospitality, Food and Beverage, and Chemical.

Which business areas is Lukas most experienced in?

Lukas is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources (HR). Lukas also has some experience in Operations, Marketing, and Product Development.

Which industries has Lukas worked in recently?

Lukas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Insurance.

Which business areas has Lukas worked in recently?

Lukas has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Customer Service, and Finance.

What is Lukas's education?

Lukas holds a Master from IMD Business School and a Bachelor in International Business Administration from Vienna University of Economics and Business.

What is the availability of Lukas?

Lukas is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Lukas?

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